Next Entry In the Battlefield Franchise Is Likely to See the Return of a Stance That’s A Huge Bonus for Tactical Combat

Most of the main entries in EA’s Battlefield franchise have featured a gameplay mechanic called Leaning, something that most FPS players are familiar with. Rumors claim that this mechanic, which Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege popularised, is all set to be a part of the next Battlefield game.

It’s been three years since the release of the last Battlefield game, Battlefield 2042. Since its inception, the franchise has closely competed with the Call of Duty franchise. Since Black Ops 6 has taken the spotlight, EA must give fans the next Battlefield game soon. Leaning has been a crucial mechanic that was removed from Battlefield 2042 and now, it seems like EA has realized how important it was.

Leaning Is Returning In The Next Battlefield Game

A popular leaker named Tom Henderson has revealed on his Bluesky account that leaning is making a comeback in the next Battlefield game. This game mechanic allows players to have a better look around corners while avoiding the exposure of the shooter’s feet, legs, and torso. This mechanic is widely used by players in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.

Battlefield fans were very disappointed to learn that things like leaning and crouch run were removed from Battlefield 2042. At launch, the game couldn’t meet players’ expectations as it was criticized for its technical issues, lack of features, and changes to the gameplay. This time, it seems like EA has analyzed its mistakes and plans to use nostalgia to attract players.

Next Battlefield Game Features A Modern Setting

In September, the Head of Respawn & Group GM for EA Studios Organization, Vince Zampella, appeared for an interview with IGN to talk about the next Battlefield game. He confirmed that the game will take back players to Battlefield 3 & 4 days,

I mean, if you look back to the peak or the pinnacle of Battlefield, it’s that Battlefield 3… Battlefield 4 era where everything was modern. And I think we have to get back to the core of what Battlefield is and do that amazingly well, and then we’ll see where it goes from there. But I think for me, it’s that peak of Battlefield-ness is in that Battlefield 3 and 4 days. So I think it’s nostalgic for players, for me, for the teams even.

Battlefield general manager Byron Beede confirmed earlier this year that Battlefield 2042 will move away from a seasonal structure as the studio must “turn from the present to the future,” confirming that the development of the next Battlefield game is in full swing.

In the same interview, Zampella acknowledged the competition between Battlefield and Call of Duty. He highlighted that “the best Battlefields have outsold some Call of Duties and other way around, back and forth.” He strongly believes that it can outsell Call of Duty, but Zampella made it clear that their goal isn’t to take down Call of Duty. Their goal is to make something that’s different.