The Battlefield Game That Made DICE Realize Gaming Isn’t about New Consoles but Better Gameplay

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The Battlefield Game That Made DICE Realize Gaming Isn’t about New Consoles but Better Gameplay

DICE was always known for pushing the boundaries of high-fidelity graphics and cutting-edge technology. But all of that changed when they started working on Battlefield 4. Not only did they create an entirely new engine for the game, but they also had a realization that would shift their entire approach.

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BF4 is considered the best title in the franchise. | Image Credit: DICE

The big realization? It wasn’t about using the newest consoles or cranking up the polygon count, it was about something far more important: the player experience. This revelation transformed the development and turned the game’s focus on creating memorable gameplay moments rather than just tech.

DICE shifted focus on technology to experience in Battlefield 4

As development on Battlefield 4 kicked off, DICE had to make a crucial decision. The studio decided to upgrade its engine to Frostbite 3 and tailored it to deliver an even more refined experience for Battlefield 4.

During an interview with

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, Patrick Bach, the executive producer, shared that the goal behind the game was not just to make the visuals sharper or push the capabilities of the hardware. It was about crafting a more immersive and dynamic environment for players.

The ultimate goal was to create a game that was not just focused on technical achievements like graphical fidelity or how many polygons were being rendered, but also on creating an immersion, emotional connection with players through the gameplay experience.

This shift in mindset went beyond just technology. The developers also rethought Battlefield’s core gameplay. Instead of merely making ******* maps and adding more players, the team decided to evolve the experience by incorporating elements from multiplayer into the single-player campaign.

Next-gen needs to be more than just more polygons. To us, it’s like, how do we evolve the gameplay? How do we evolve the narrative? […] So, moving elements from multiplayer into single-player is one way of evolving it. 

This integration of choices, freedom, and intense interactions brought a new level of engagement that had been missing in previous titles. While the game was rough around the edges when it was released, the strong gameplay and innovative design kept players hooked.

Over time, Battlefield 4 became one of the best titles in the series, showing that the gameplay and overall experience were strong enough to keep players engaged and invested in the game.

Players looking forward to future titles

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Fans are hoping the series makes a comeback with its future title. | Image Credit: DICE

Ironically, while Battlefield 4 succeeded in prioritizing gameplay and player experience, recent titles in the franchise have struggled to capture that same focus. The result? Despite being visually impressive, new titles failed to offer the same level of engagement and excitement that BF4 delivered.

Making matters worse are the bugs, lackluster gameplay, and poor execution of core mechanics which have left players frustrated and mostly disconnected from the experience.

Ultimately, BF4 wasn’t just about pushing the boundaries of visuals or boasting a new engine. It was about answering the fundamental question: What makes a game truly great? For DICE, the answer was clear, it’s about the experience.

So, hopefully, future titles in the series will remember this lesson and start focusing not just on high fidelity but on gameplay that immerses players and keeps them coming back.

In the end, it’s crucial that the series doesn’t repeat the mistakes of the past, where buggy states and poor gameplay overshadow the core experience. Only then will Battlefield remain the gaming titan it once was.

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