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ghostflux
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12 hours ago

Color grading in Battlefield 6

Let's take a look at a video from the YouTube channel Vic's Corner called "Why Battlefield 6 Looks Like THAT (De-graded)". It's a very informative video about the way Battlefield games, including Battlefield 6, handle color filters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIJYzFEITX8

In short, it mentions that Battlefield games have traditionally relied on color grading to achieve a certain aesthetic or vibe. A good example would be the (in)famous blue filter of Battlefield 3.

Color grading isn't necessarily bad, if done well it can really set the tone of the environment. A bit of a grey tint can make scenes appear more dreary, while a blue tint can convey that you're in a cold environment.

Having said that, if the color grading is too harsh it can make the colors in the environment stand out less, creating the impression that the scene is washed out. This can make it more difficult for the eyes to properly distinguish objects or people in the background. It's subtle, but after a long play session, it can really affect how fatigued your eyes are.

Battlefield 6 is pretty heavy handed on the color grading and I'd honestly wish they'd dial it back a bit. In the beta I noticed that if people weren't moving, they too easily blended into the environment. In addition to that, I found that the dark areas of the map were too dark, while the lighter areas were too exposed.

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  • Yep, I saw this video today aswell and I really think BF1 has done by FAR  the best job regarding colors and visibility. And I hope they will do something about these colors/ color gradings/ color effects and whatnot in BF6 because visibility is horrible and tbh my eyes hurt a bit haha.

  • Anaghya's avatar
    Anaghya
    Seasoned Veteran
    4 hours ago

    Generally, I don't mind. Older Battlefields were often heavily color-graded and I am used to it. In a subjective opinion, some maps like Cairo even look better with grading than with none. But I certainly also won't mind if some of the maps will be toned down a little bit to make them visually less dull, like Iberian offensive.

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