Returning to Our Roots like (BF1 / Bad Company 2 Please

To the EA and DICE Development Teams,

I am writing this feedback out of deep frustration regarding the current direction of the Battlefield franchise, spanning from Battlefield V up to recent seasons and Battlefield 2042. As a loyal, long-time fan of the series, it is painful to watch what made Battlefield special slowly fade away.

Here are the critical issues that need immediate attention and a drastic change in the next Battlefield game:

1. Tone, Atmosphere, and Character Design:

The recent character designs, customisation options, and overall aesthetic feel completely out of place for a military shooter. Battlefield used to stand for a gritty, grounded, and masculine war atmosphere. The current direction feels arcade-like and undermines the serious tone we expect from this franchise.

2. Gameplay Speed and Movement Mechanics:

Battlefield has turned into a fast-paced, high-mobility arcade shooter—resembling titles like Call of Duty Black Ops—rather than a tactical warfare experience. We are tired of seeing players endlessly sliding, jumping, and pulling off acrobatic stunts in the middle of a battlefield. War is not played like an arena shooter.

3. Inspiration from the Right Sources:

Please look at what made games like Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Battlefield 1, and classic titles great, or take inspiration from tactical games like Squad or Hell Let Loose. We want weight, immersion, tactical depth, and team play—not frantic, chaotic running and gunning.

Final Request:

The core identity of Battlefield is slipping away, and these repetitive mistakes since BF5 and 2042 are alienating the core fanbase. We strongly urge the management and development teams to re-evaluate the creative direction, listen to the veteran community, and bring back the true gritty warfare experience in the next installment.

Not: You can include female characters—to a limited extent—in modern-day warfare, but you should not include them in historical conflicts, such as the First or Second World War. Female soldiers were present only in the Soviet army. Please do not stray from historical reality in the next Battlefield 7.

Please make it right.