According to those who’ve managed to get in time with Battlefield 1’s currently open beta, the game is shaping up to be a glorious return to fine, fine form for DICE. After the disappointing Battlefield: Hardline, it’s exactly what fans of the franchise have been craving.
When the beta started off, EA and DICE were very quiet about long it would go on for. They’ve now changed that. The beta will be running until the 8th of this month, which means you have just a few more days of Conquest and Rush before listlessly pining for the game’s October release.
The war’s not over yet. The Battlefield 1 Open Beta will end on Thursday, September 8. pic.twitter.com/FkWPE9trX9
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 5, 2016
You may, however have a bit of trouble logging in for the next while though, because EA’s doing all it can to make sure that the game runs well when it is out, avoiding the server issues that plagued Battlefield 4 for weeks after it was released.
To do that, they’re simulating very high server load – so you may experience a disconnection or two.
Starting today, we are simulating extreme launch situations to test BF1 servers. You may experience downtime throughout the stress test.
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 5, 2016
Of course, simulations and reality aren’t always congruent – but at least EA’s trying to make sure that Battlefield 1’s launch is as smooth as possible.
The beta has been good so far, and the feedback DICE has received from players is helping shape the game that you’ll be playing on October. Taking player feedback in to consideration, DICE has already axed the round timer for Conquest mode.
Have you been playing the Battlefield 1 beta? What do you think of it? Is Battlefield 1 worth buying?
Last Updated: September 6, 2016
Pieter Kruger
September 6, 2016 at 08:25
Yes Yes Yes! Pre order must right here! Call Of What now?
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:39
Listen to this man, he is wise on all things Battlefield!
HairyEwok
September 6, 2016 at 08:31
I really, really enjoy the increased bullet speed. Played one BF1 match with just sniper and did great, then went to BF4 and ended up 0-24. There’s a huge difference between the 2 games.
Matthew Holliday
September 6, 2016 at 09:49
bullet drop and speed was alot more predictable for sniping in BF4, so in that sense it was easier, trying to get those 300m+ shots off on demand in BF1 is pretty much undoable, the bullet disappears off your screen entirely at 150m, so bullet drop after that point is just a guess.
SwiftSlug
September 6, 2016 at 08:45
First BF I experienced was Hardline ( Was not into FPS and picked it up for R79) and holy hell that was awful. Did not think I would ever touch a BF again until I gave this a try. This game is definitely a day one buy for me. Enjoyed every single moment of it.
Matthew Holliday
September 6, 2016 at 09:52
Hardline was not a battlefield game, we do not speak of it.
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:38
Aye, Battlefield Hardline was a cash-grab. I stupid mod that was released under the Battlefield name. Spit Spit!
Dark
September 6, 2016 at 08:53
How people even compare BF1 and COD is beyond me. They are vastly different games that appeal to totally different experiences and preferences.
Viper_ZA
September 6, 2016 at 08:56
Yeah, COD is for sheep.
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:38
COD is for mindless sheep. Battlefield is for the based gaming master race.
Viper_ZA
September 6, 2016 at 13:43
Still having issues with BF4 when it comes to local network play, but what Call of Dung can’t even offer that lol…
Avithar
September 6, 2016 at 10:04
really love this game, EA and Dice did a stellar job with this one. love the horse riding and the flying is way easier than that of BF4
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:38
Cavalry rushes…. CAVALRY RUSHES!!!! I love it!
Avithar
September 7, 2016 at 12:11
hahah yeah, the fact you can swap from a gun to a sword makes it much more epic as you ride and slash
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:37
Is this it? Battlefield One deserves a lot more loving! Dammit!
We just had a whole weekend of COD sperging and one article on the Battlefield One beta? Comeon guys, don’t disappoint me now! I’m too old to be disappointed!
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:47
DAMNIT YOU NOOBS WHERE’S MY BATTLEFIELD ONE BETA IMPRESSIONS ARTICLE!!!
http://i.imgur.com/V5zQX2M.gif
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:50
Yes! It is worth pre-ordering. BATTLEFIELD ONE!!!
http://img.fotocommunity.com/refreshing-past-times-polish-cavalry-show-498523c4-cce2-4d6a-bb91-2349a2857ed3.jpg
Viper_ZA
September 6, 2016 at 13:52
Rekt
The Order of the Banana
September 6, 2016 at 13:52
Call of Duty is its own “killer”.
Viper_ZA
September 6, 2016 at 13:55
PS2 graphics for sure.