Like so many, we have fond memories of the Bad Company games. Battlefield’s beloved squad-based spin-off still has many fans today, so a return to the format makes sense, right? Judging by the reaction to rumours that DICE’s 2018 first-person shooter will be Bad Company 3, it sure seems like the right time. But is it actually in the works?
Well, a video by YouTuber AlmightyDaq – who previously leaked Battlefield 1 – seemed to suggest so earlier this week, but further investigation by Eurogamer.net is less convincing. To cut a very long story short, AlmightyDaq has backtracked a little bit on his first report, claiming that DICE Sweden is working on a World War II-themed Battlefield, while DICE LA picks up the Bad Company brand.
DICE LA (previously named Danger Close) worked on the Medal of Honor titles, but has become more of a support studio in recent years. It’d be a first for it to lead development on a Battlefield game, so whether it’s merely kicking around ideas or actively working on a sequel is hard to say. One thing’s for sure: it doesn’t sound like you’ll be playing Bad Company 3 next Christmas.
As for a Battlefield set during WWII, it’d certainly make sense. Battlefield 1 pulled in big bucks for publisher EA, and Call of Duty: WWII’s gigantic launch has affirmed that the market is currently hungry for historical shooters – even though you get the feeling the bubble will probably burst again soon. We should find out for sure what’s going on at E3 next year.
[source youtube.com, via eurogamer.net]
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Battlefield Bad Company 2 is definitely my favourite Battlefield game, I would like to see Bad Company make a return.
I loved the Bad Company games! Spent a lot of time playing BC2's multiplayer, but strangely haven't ever been as keen on Battlefield since. I'd definitely play a BC3, though.
Bad company 3 or a battlefield world war 2 game count me in all the way...put a huge amount of time into bad company 2 multiplayer, it was superb(and the Vietnam dlc was pretty awesome too)
No thanks EA. I don't want my fond memories of Bad Company 1 & 2 spoiled by lootboxes.
@Constable_What I totally agree about the lootboxes but man, I could definitely get me some BC3...
@Bigkopman I'd love to play BC 3 and have it be a great experience! But EA has fooled me before... I don't see any sense in sticking my head in the dirt and potentially missing a great experience, so I'll probably just rent it for the single player and go from there.
I just don't like the thought of giving EA any money.
BC2 is one of my favorite MP games of all time, mainly because it took place during current time, with current weapons. No WW2 or futuristic stuff. The weapons felt fantastic.
Can we drop the loot box talk?
This won't be anything remotely close to a battlefront 2 problem. Especially when they eventually learn their lesson.
As for BC3. bc2 is and always will be my favourite bf game. Would love a ps4 version of it. Servers were near dead last year when I played it on ps3. Would love a third.
BFBC 2 is vastly superior to any of the battlefield games that came after it.. one of the top 3 multiplayer shooters ever, imo., and a very entertaining campaign. plus DICE used to give out the extra maps for free - the only paid add-ons were the co-op mode onslaught, and the fantastic vietnam expansion.
i'd be a bit concerned they'll throw the bad company legacy down the toilet.. to be honest, DICE's map design has been mostly awful since BFBC2, and DICE LA did BF:Hardline which was terrible.
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