“Extreme weather, like the sandstorm that can kick up in maps like Sinai Desert, do more than just limit your vision.
In addition to things like fog and rain, Dice also talked about what they’re calling “extreme weather” which can significantly hamper more than just visibility:
The introduction of a dynamic weather system could force a player to totally rethink their strategy on a given map. People will need to pull out their bayonets, equip themselves with shotguns, and get ready for more intimate affairs until the fog dissipates.”Ī dynamic weather system such as this could really change the way multiplayer works in Battlefield 1 in most multiplayer games, certain maps inevitably become divided into categories where certain classes have an advantage. With heavy fog, an open map can turn into a melee, close-quarter experience for a limited time. This makes it harder for snipers to be effective from afar and changes the spotting distance. Unlike the game's destructible environments, weather is an outside factor that you can’t control… Dense fog, for instance, limits your vision. “All multiplayer maps in Battlefield 1 have dynamic weather that can occur as part of a larger immersion ecosystem. In a post on the Battlefield 1 blog, DICE reveals that Battlefield 1 will have a dynamic weather system, which they claim will drastically change the way a map is played. Well today DICE revealed another gameplay feature that will help distinguish the gameplay from the standard modern shooter. The company made a huge pivot in the decision to set the game in World War 1 rather than the future, and the latest footage from Battlefield 1 shows off the game’s horse combat, which is an entirely new addition to the Battlefield series. Dice reveals that Battlefield 1’s maps will have a dynamic weather system, which will dramatically affect how the game is played from one match to another.ĭICE seems to be doing everything it can to promote Battlefield 1 as a game that sets itself apart from other multiplayer shooters such as Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Titanfall 2.