Battlefield 6 Wishlist Numbers Soar: Redemption Arc Incoming?
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Battlefield 6 is generating buzz after Battlefield 2042's rocky launch, with Steam wishlist numbers hinting at a possible redemption arc for the franchise – let's hope DICE can deliver this time! Remember the stretch neck!
Right, so it looks like DICE might just pull this one out of the fire. After the, shall we say, *underwhelming* launch of Battlefield 2042, fans are apparently cautiously optimistic about Battlefield 6. According to a recent report from Eurogamer, Steam wishlist numbers are looking rather healthy, racking up nearly half a million wishlists after the reveal trailer dropped earlier this month. That’s a fair few folks willing to give the franchise another go, isn’t it?
Now, here's the interesting bit: Alinea Analytics CEO Rickard Linder pointed out that around 60% of those wishlisting Battlefield 6 actually played 2042. Blimey. That suggests a few things, doesn’t it? Either they're gluttons for punishment, or (more likely) they genuinely want Battlefield to be good again. Maybe they’re hoping this time, DICE will actually stick the landing.
Let's be honest, Battlefield 2042 had a rough start. As Eurogamer themselves noted back in 2021, it was “the weakest Battlefield in some time.” Ouch. They did try to course-correct, and Eurogamer acknowledged DICE had made dramatic improvements by 2023. But will that be enough to win back the masses?
The early signs are...promising. The wishlist numbers certainly suggest so. But, and there's always a but, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Remember the hype train for No Man's Sky? (shudders) We've all been burned before.
So, what else do we know? Well, beyond the trailer (which looked suitably bombastic), the rumour mill is churning like a broken washing machine. We *think* the release date might be around October 11th, 2025, based on a cheeky disclaimer URL hidden in the trailer. Sneaky, DICE, sneaky. A proper multiplayer reveal is supposedly dropping later this week too, on July 31st.
Leaks ahoy! Apparently, Rush is making a comeback (good news for old-school fans), single-player details are floating around like digital flotsam, and we've even seen a peek at the weaponry. And, of course, no Battlefield launch would be complete without the return of the legendary 'Battlefield stretch neck,' dating back to Battlefield 3. I mean, is it really a feature or a bug at this point? Doesn't matter, it's classic Battlefield, innit?
So, what does all this mean? Are we about to witness a glorious Battlefield resurrection? Or are we setting ourselves up for another bout of disappointment? Time will tell, mate. But for now, at least, there's a glimmer of hope. Just try not to hold your breath, yeah?
Tags: Battlefield 6, DICE, Steam, Wishlist, FPS
Original article: Eurogamer