TheBattlefieldfranchise is in a pretty weird spot right now. The last entry in the series,Battlefield 2042, was nothing short of a disaster at launch, and it has never really made a full recovery since then. The nextBattlefieldinstallment, meanwhile, doesn’t even have an official name yet, but footage of it has already been leaked online. Considering the poor state thatBattlefieldis currently in, it’s safe to say that series developer DICE has its work cut out for it withBattlefield 6, or whatever the game ends up being called. Luckily, the franchise’s next entry is looking pretty promising so far.
In the last few months, EA has been holding closed playtests for the nextBattlefieldgame in North America and Europe. Although participants are technically not supposed to comment on their experience with the game, many have expressed positive opinions about it so far.Battlefield6seems to retain a lot of the features that made the earlier installments in the franchise so beloved,such as destructible environments, small-scale multiplayer matches, and a modern-day setting. Unfortunately, the game isn’t going to be released anytime soon, but there are at least a couple of movies and shows related to it that fans may want to check out in the meantime.
Battlefield Fans Should Watch Civil War and Lioness in Preparation for BF6
Battlefield 6’s Single-Player Campaign Was Inspired by War-Themed Films & TV Shows
During an interview with Inverse, some of the developers at EA Motive, the company that’s working onthe single-player campaign forBattlefield 6, shared a few details about their inspirations for the game. Roman Campos-Oriola, the creative director of the title, told Inverse that he was a big fan of a TV show calledLioness, which influencedBattlefield 6’s narrative. Meanwhile, executive producer Philippe Ducharmesaid that the 2024 thriller film,Civil War, served as a reference for some of the “things that [EA Motive] is pushing” inBattlefield 6.
Lioness is an Espionage TV Show from the Creator of Yellowstone
Most gamers have probably never heard ofLionessorCivil Warbefore, but that’s not unexpected. Although they’re among the most well-received movies/TV shows of the last few years, they haven’t exactly set the world on fire.Lioness, for those who don’t know, is a Paramount+-exclusivespy thriller TV seriesthat was created by Taylor Sheridan, the producer behindYellowstone. The show follows a CIA operative named Joe, who recruits a group of female operatives, known as Lionesses, to fight in the war on terror.Lionessfirst aired in July 2023 and is loosely based on a true story.
Civil War is a Political Thriller Movie That Was Written and Directed by Alex Garland
AlthoughCivil Waris also set during a war, hence its name, the film’s plot is very different compared toLioness’s.Civil Waris an action thriller film that focuses on a group of war journalists who go on a trip from New York City to Washington D.C. to interview the U.S. President during the midst of a civil war. This film was written and directed by Alex Garland, the esteemed writer who worked on the hit sci-fi movieEx Machina, in addition tothe Ninja Theory-developed video gamesEnslaved: Odyssey to the WestandDmC: Devil May Cry.Civil Warwas produced by A24, and it was the company’s most expensive film to date.
Battlefield 6’s Campaign Will Focus on the Concept of Ordinary People in Extraordinary Situations
Some fans may be wondering what exactlyBattlefield 6has in common withCivil WarandLioness, given the lack of similarities between the three titles. According to Campos-Oriola,Civil WarandLionessboth feature “the concept of talented but ordinary people in extraordinary situations,” which is a plot element that EA Motive is “looking to capture” inBattlefield 6’s single-player campaign. In Campos-Oriola’s opinion, regular individuals being placed in unusual circumstances “creates a very interesting dynamic in terms of relationships with other people.”
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
