Community Hosted Servers
Communities need the return of true server support, like we had in previous iterations of Battlefield. Without the ability to host dedicated servers and manage administrative controls across multiple accounts, gaming communities are being held back. These limitations directly impact community-run events, long-term server stability, and the collaborative management that helped past titles thrive.
For many years, EdgeGamers.Com (eGO) maintained an extremely prominent Battlefield division, and many longtime players may remember seeing the =(eGO)= clan tags across Battlefield and numerous other games. However, without the ability to rent and host dedicated servers and maintain the level of control communities once had, the Battlefield division within EdgeGamers has dwindled significantly. When a well-established gaming community with years of history, leadership, and player investment struggles to sustain its presence because of these limitations, it raises a bigger concern for the entire gaming community.
If these changes have contributed to the decline of a community as established as EdgeGamers, it’s reasonable to believe that smaller communities have faced similar challenges, potentially with even fewer resources to adapt. This isn’t just about servers or administrative permissions; it’s about preserving the environments where people come together, build friendships, organize events, and share a common passion for gaming. Community-run servers have historically provided consistent places for like-minded players to connect, meet new people, and enjoy the game beyond public matchmaking.
Restoring full community server functionality would empower groups to rebuild, maintain, and grow their communities while creating lasting experiences that keep players engaged. Supporting these communities isn’t just good for clans and server operators; it’s good for Battlefield itself. A strong community ecosystem brings people together, encourages long-term player retention, and helps keep a game thriving long after launch. Bringing back the tools that made previous Battlefield titles successful would be a meaningful step toward rebuilding that foundation.
