Gamers who enjoyed Battlefield 2042 are currently expressing their dissatisfaction regarding the absence of a campaign mode, almost four years post-launch. The game has experienced a resurgence in player interest, especially with the announcement of its next installment, Battlefield 6. As the excitement builds, long-time players are reflecting on the criticisms the game faced at its debut.

After the two-week open beta for Battlefield 6 earlier in August set franchise records, a substantial gap was left in the FPS arena until its scheduled release on October 10. Consequently, the concurrent player count for Battlefield 2042 has surged, climbing from around 13,000 to over 72,000 shortly after the open beta ended.

Fans Missing a Campaign Mode

As some players revisit Battlefield 2042, they highlight its lack of a campaign as a significant missed chance for expanding on its narrative. Reddit users, including one named ObeseMorese, recognized the game’s strong artistic vision, yet underscored the deficiency of an immersive campaign. They pointed out that the backdrop of climate change and political instability could have delivered a rich gaming experience in a more story-driven format.

Instead of a traditional narrative, the game reveals its lore through specialized characters who each offer distinct viewpoints on the in-game universe’s challenges. Fans have noted that they might have formed stronger connections with these characters if the game had featured an actual storyline. Complaints about the specialist system suggest that it detracts from the gameplay experience, leading players to feel like they are battling a sea of identical characters.

On a brighter note, players looking for a narrative experience can anticipate that Battlefield 6 will indeed feature a comprehensive single-player campaign, transporting gamers to 2027 amid a fragmented NATO facing off against the private military organization Pax Armata. Despite this promising news, many fans remain nostalgic for Battlefield 2042’s would-be campaign.