Battlefield 6is attempting to recapture the magic of beloved entries likeBattlefield 3,4, andBad Company 2, but that doesn’t mean it’s not making important changes – even those that appear minor at first. The open beta is the public’s first chance to try the game, and while there has been somecriticism regarding game modesand map sizes, it has generally been a big success,setting records with its player count.
Among the new maps and heightened destruction,Battlefield 6’s most transformative new feature is the ability to drag your teammateswhile reviving them. This can be done with anyone in your squad, or if you’re playing the Support class, any downed teammate. It’s not a simple change from a development standpoint – I’m sure it was very difficult to implement practically bug-free (in my experience) – but it’s remarkable that such a simple mechanical change to how reviving works has had such a tremendous impact on howBattlefieldis played.
Drag & Revive Is A Great Battlefield 6 Change
Pulled To Safety
Getting revived has always been tricky inBattlefield. Despite the series' most dedicated players knowinghow important reviving your teammates is, it’s all too common to have a medic trample over you while you’re downed. A lot of times, it’s understandable; there’s a lot going on, and it might be risky to try to revive someone whose body is exposed.
Being able to drag downed teammates mitigates this issue to a great degree. Someone just around a contested corner can be grabbed and pulled to safety, getting them back in the fight immediately. The possibility of getting revived relies less on where you happen to get downed at, andthere’s way more potential for heroicsnow that you’re able to drag your friends to safety through a hail of bullets.
The Best Updates Aren’t Always The Flashiest
Iteration Can Be Transformative
Being able to drag while reviving is a perfect example of howBattlefielddoesn’t need to reinvent itself to feel fresh.Battlefield 6is largely a return to an old way of doing things for the franchise – it feels like a direct sequel toBattlefield 4, which came out in 2013. AfterBattlefield 2042’s rough lifespan, this is arguably what the series needs, but it’s nonetheless iterating in key areas.
Destruction is more prevalent than ever, and the drag mechanic transforms a gameplay feature that has been relatively unchanged for decades. Despite some reservations,Battlefieldfeels like it’s back on track, while still introducing new, interesting features. In the grand scheme of things, dragging a teammate while reviving them is rather simple, but it’s the best new addition toBattlefield 6, and helps to transform the series' formula in a very positive way.
