Destruction has long been a defining feature of the Battlefield series, and DICE is set to elevate the chaos and rubble in the next installment. Recently, the developer released a video and a Battlefield Labs Community Update, showcasing what players can expect from the upcoming game. In the pre-alpha footage, we witness the power of DICE's destruction mechanics as an explosion demolishes the side of a building, creating a new pathway for players to navigate through the structure.
We’re back with another Battlefield Labs Community Update focused on destruction! Check out an early pre-alpha example of destruction that showcases the ability to destroy a wall to quickly traverse through the building. Read the full article now! #Battlefield pic.twitter.com/bgDcPgZRbg
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Destruction offers players creative tactical options, and according to the Community Update, DICE is focused on enhancing gameplay depth by allowing players to dynamically alter the battlefield. Whether you're demolishing a wall to set up an ambush or creating a new route to a crucial objective, manipulating the environment can be a game-changer.
"We're designing destruction around easily identifiable visual and audio language that lets you understand what can be destroyed, altered, or transformed through gameplay," DICE stated. "We aim to make destruction an integral part of your Battlefield experience to create an intuitive, fun, and rewarding environment where you feel empowered to shape the world around you."
Various methods can affect structures; while explosives are the most dramatic, sustained gunfire can also chip away at walls, allowing players to shoot through them. Audio and visual effects will provide immediate feedback on the impact of your actions.
The debris left behind from such destruction will have lasting effects on the battlefield. For instance, rubble from a destroyed building can serve as cover, adding another layer of strategy to the game. It's clear that the next Battlefield game, often referred to as "Battlefield 6," is heavily focused on enhancing the impact of destruction.
While details about "Battlefield 6" are still emerging, the game is set to return to a modern setting and is expected to launch sometime within Electronic Arts' fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. Despite potential shifts due to competition, the development team is putting significant effort into perfecting the level destruction mechanics, which seems to be a promising direction for the franchise.
