Battlefield 6 has finally been revealed via a new trailer, and fans are hopeful that it could be a positive turning point for the long-running first-person shooter series. The previous installment, Battlefield 2042, does not have a good reputation, but many are optimistic that EA's Battlefield Labs initiative will result in a return to form.
The Battlefield YouTube channel uploaded what is mostly a story trailer, outlining the premise of the Battlefield 6 campaign and teasing some of the game's bombastic set pieces. Battlefield 6's story revolves around an "unprovoked" attack on the United States by a mercenary company known as the Pax Armata, with New York City specifically being shown under attack. The trailer promises a multiplayer reveal coming July 31.
Fans seem to be responding well to the Battlefield 6 trailer, but there is some clear trepidation in the collective reaction still. Within half an hour, the trailer exceeded 100 thousand likes on YouTube – a promising sign – but the comments are filled with cautionary words. One of the top comments, from user darkzero7969, says, "Remember, no pre-orders."
My mind is cautious, my heart is optimistic.
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