Battlefield Series – Suggestion for a Korean War Setting

Dear DICE Development Team,

I am a long-time Battlefield player who has enjoyed the series for many years. As a dedicated fan of the franchise, I would like to respectfully share an idea for a future Battlefield title.

I would love to see a Battlefield game set during the Korean War (1950–1953).

The Korean War presents a unique historical setting that has rarely been explored by major AAA first-person shooter games. Unlike many other conflicts, it was a hybrid war fought during a transitional period between World War II and the Cold War. As a result, the battlefield featured a fascinating mixture of late World War II equipment and early Cold War weaponry. This combination would provide a fresh gameplay experience while still retaining the authenticity and military atmosphere that Battlefield players appreciate.

The conflict also involved multiple nations and military forces, allowing for a wide variety of factions and perspectives. These could include the Republic of Korea Army, United States forces, United Nations forces, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, the North Korean People's Army, and even limited Soviet involvement in specific scenarios. Such diversity could create unique gameplay opportunities and historical depth.

In addition, the Korean War featured numerous large-scale and historically significant battles that could serve as outstanding multiplayer maps, operations, or campaign missions. Examples include:

Battle of Inchon (Incheon Landing Operation)

Battle of the Pusan Perimeter (Nakdong River Defense Line)

Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Battle of Pyongyang

Battle of White Horse Hill

Battle of the Imjin River

Battle of Chipyong-ni

Battle of the Han River in Seoul

Battle of Paro Lake

These battles involved urban warfare, mountain combat, amphibious assaults, armored offensives, defensive operations, air support, and large-scale combined-arms warfare—all elements that align perfectly with the core identity of the Battlefield franchise.

Furthermore, Battlefield has a proven history of successfully exploring settings that many developers may initially consider sensitive, unconventional, or commercially risky.

For example, Battlefield 4 prominently featured the Chinese military in a modern geopolitical conflict during a time when many developers avoided such themes. Similarly, Battlefield 1 chose World War I as its setting—an era that many believed would not attract a mainstream audience due to its relative lack of representation in modern gaming.

Despite these concerns, both titles became highly successful and are still regarded as some of the finest entries in the Battlefield franchise. Battlefield 1 in particular demonstrated that players are willing to embrace lesser-explored historical settings when they are delivered with authenticity, atmosphere, and excellent gameplay. Even today, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 1 continue to maintain passionate communities and are frequently praised by players around the world.

Another reason I believe the Korean War deserves consideration is that many of the most common military shooter settings have already been extensively explored over the past two decades. Players have experienced countless games set during World War II, modern-day conflicts, and the Vietnam War. While these settings remain popular, they are also highly familiar to long-time FPS audiences.

To continue evolving the franchise and capturing players' attention, I believe Battlefield should once again pursue a setting that feels fresh, distinctive, and underrepresented. The Korean War offers exactly that opportunity. It provides a unique historical environment that many players know little about, while still delivering the large-scale warfare, iconic weapons, vehicles, and memorable battles that define the Battlefield experience.

For this reason, I believe the Korean War represents a rare opportunity to offer players something genuinely new without abandoning the military realism and historical authenticity that have always been central to Battlefield's identity.

Personally, I believe that combining the immersive atmosphere, emotional impact, and sense of scale found in Battlefield 1 with the refined gunplay, movement systems, and combat mechanics of Battlefield V would create an exceptional experience. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, such a game could become one of the most unique, memorable, and ambitious Battlefield titles ever created. It could also provide a compelling alternative to the settings typically explored by competing franchises such as Call of Duty.

I fully understand that game development decisions require extensive planning, research, and consideration. Nevertheless, I wanted to share this idea because I sincerely believe the Korean War offers tremendous potential for a future Battlefield title and could introduce millions of players around the world to a fascinating and often overlooked chapter of history.

Thank you for taking the time to read my suggestion. I hope that someone on the team may find this concept interesting and worthy of consideration. Even if this idea is never realized, I would be grateful if it could contribute, in some small way, to future discussions about the direction of the Battlefield franchise.

Thank you once again for your time and consideration. I hope that this suggestion has sparked at least a little curiosity and interest.

Sincerely,

A Battlefield Fan and Long-Time Player