Multiplayer gameplay!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-HWKnjugDo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkRcvtGE90Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNb9I9vy_gE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3zZyEUKxA
Last two are tank and air gameplay respectively.
Edit, more gameplay here, sniper in the first video, the last is about 45 minutes of gameplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizPP-wYJCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1RUNPEZHQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iJVTHMZ6EY
The overall game speed seemed a bit fast and I didn't get a sense of huge battlefields for infantry but they were brief clips.
Battle Across Multiple Maps in Operations in Battlefield 1
You play, you win or lose, and then you move on to the next round. That all changes in Operations, a new game mode coming to Battlefield 1.
By Stefan Strandberg
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Typically, a round in a Battlefield game is completely contained to that one match. You play, you win or lose, and then you move on to the next round. That all changes in Operations, a new game mode coming to Battlefield 1. In it, the outcome of the current round carries over to the next map, giving you the opportunity to fight a sequence of inter-connected battles.
Operations offer epic journeys across several maps based upon real battles of World War I. We wanted to offer a large and epic experience with a focus on teamplay and frontline combat. Adding this meta-layer to the game mode, and stretching it across multiple interesting locations that both look and play very differently, adds a whole new layer of scale and variety to the battles in Battlefield 1. Your team can win on one map, proceed to the next map, and actually see the map you previously fought over on the horizon.
As an attacker you’ll hear the commanding officer’s whistle as the order to charge the enemy trench is given. You’ll run side-by-side with your teammates as you storm towards the enemy defensive positions on foot, in tanks, airplanes, boats, and on horseback. As a defender, you’ll dig down as you hear the alarm go off signaling an incoming attack. You’ll man the stationary machine-guns and cannons to aid you as you rain hell on the advancing enemy attackers.
The attackers must capture and hold all defensive positions in order to capture the sector that is being fought over. Once this is done, the defenders will fall back to the next sector and regroup. The pacing and variety between the different sectors vary widely, since each sector offers a different amount of objectives to capture and defend as well as varied layouts and choke points.
The attackers must take territory and push the frontline forward, while the defenders are trying to hold the line. Should the defenders fail to hold their ground on a map, the Operation doesn’t stop here: they will fall back and regroup on a different map, while the attackers will continue to push. Sectors may fall, but players reinforced by gigantic Behemoths can still turn the tide.
We wanted to create a Battlefield experience that was not just bite-sized, but actually spanned beyond an hour of playtime. Something epic and compelling for players who wanted a chance to immerse themselves in this first global war, and capture the stories of how different battles were deeply connected to one another. This kind of frontline combat really captures the essence of WWI clashes, intimate and deeply rooted in breaking through or holding ground.
They didn't hav defibs in WWI. I wonder if they will have something like an adrenaline shot or cpr. Or will you just die, run 2 miles, then die again and run 2 miles, rinse and repeat?
Wtf they removed engineer? That's pretty much all I played too or unless they rolled it into something else. I love taking out vehicles and tanks. They must have rolled it into another class or renamed it.Not happy they removed the Engineer class as that's all I played. However the videos look very good and I'm pretty excited about it. Getting a new monitor just for it, early birthday gift to myself.
Wtf they removed engineer? That's pretty much all I played too or unless they rolled it into something else. I love taking out vehicles and tanks. They must have rolled it into another class or renamed it.
Classes Q&A
War on an epic scale requires some pretty epic Classes, and the ones in Battlefield™ 1 are a bit different from what you've seen in the past. We asked popular YouTuber (and Battlefield GameChanger) Westie to send over questions to ask Julian Schimek, Weapon Designer on Battlefield 1.
Westie: What are the roles of each Class in Battlefield 1?
Julian Schimek: Every Class can hold their own in battle, but they each have their own specialty. Assaults are experts at blowing up vehicles, Support can resupply teammates, Medics can heal teammates (and vehicles), and Scouts focus on reconnaissance.
Westie: What’s the biggest change in the classes from previous Battlefield games?
Julian Schimek: Every Class is now more efficient in combating enemy infantry. They still have different things that make them unique, but we wanted to make players feel like they were able to go toe-to-toe with anyone else they see running around on foot.
Westie: What makes the Classes visually different?
Julian Schimek: We worked hard to give each class their own distinct style in Battlefield 1, while making sure to stay true to the setting and the era. They all have their own little visual quirks that set them apart. Actually, if you look closely in the reveal trailer you can see some hints of this - the Medics, for instance, have crutches on their back!
Westie: What abilities does the Medic have in Battlefield 1?
Julian Schimek: Field medics were really important in that era, and it made sense to give them their own class. From a gameplay perspective, we wanted to upgrade their abilities. We think players are going to really enjoy the new versions of the classes.
Westie: Where did the Engineer class from previous Battlefield games go?
Julian Schimek: Yep – good eye – classic Engineers are no more in Battlefield 1. But worry not, their abilities live on! Besides being able to heal and revive players, the Medic can also repair vehicles, and the Assault class is more focused on taking down vehicles. Assault has both Gadgets and Anti-Tank weapons, making them the go-to for blowing up enemy armor.
Westie: Will the Scout class be purely focused on reconnaissance, or will it on play a direct role in the battle?
Julian Schimek: It's actually a mix of both. Scouts are experts at reconnaissance, and their ability to take down enemies from afar with sniper rifles actually ties well into those abilities. What better time to survey the field and give vital information to teammates than when you're in the distance sniping enemies?
Thanks for the details. I saw the revive timer on a dead soldier in on of the videos but didn't know how they revived.Revive is in. Apparently with a big needle.
Cool thanks four that, gives a much better overview. Some of those changes do make sense. I love Battlefield, this one does look cool and they are actually look like they are trying something different as opposed to CoD.Looks like it's split between the medic and the assault class now.
https://www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1/classes
Tempted to pre-order also, but i couldn't find the premium/season pass or whatever it's called. Anyone know if this will exist for BF1?
IT does, but I think it's only in the Origin store right now. It's 79.99 vs 59.99
Grooveriding, Thanks so much for the links. I went ahead and pre-ordered. I have a feeling this is going to be a BIG launch.
By the time this releases, I'll be using a GTX 1080 in rig1 and the 980TI SC in rig 2
Yeah I saw that but I don't think that's it.
In BF4, you could buy Premium and it came with some battlepacks and all the DLCs when they become available. It was separate from the base game.
Tempted to pre-order also, but i couldn't find the premium/season pass or whatever it's called. Anyone know if this will exist for BF1?
Interesting that they re-grouped the repair/heal into one class, and assault/anti-tank into another. I hate to say it, but I think most people are going to run assault/anti-tank, and we won't have many repairs or revives to go around.
Also, really interesting that the pilot and tanker are their own class. I think that's not only more realistic, but lessens the overpowered nature of those vehicles, especially air vehicles. Now pilots will have to eject under fire with nothing more than a pistol, I'm guessing, which of course is all any pilot ever carries anyway. It will be interesting to see what tankers get in terms of small arms.
Interesting that they re-grouped the repair/heal into one class, and assault/anti-tank into another. I hate to say it, but I think most people are going to run assault/anti-tank, and we won't have many repairs or revives to go around.
Also, really interesting that the pilot and tanker are their own class. I think that's not only more realistic, but lessens the overpowered nature of those vehicles, especially air vehicles. Now pilots will have to eject under fire with nothing more than a pistol, I'm guessing, which of course is all any pilot ever carries anyway. It will be interesting to see what tankers get in terms of small arms.