about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

It's been a busy week filled with info about Chapter 5. Let's recap!

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Archive for Week Starting October 21, 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019

  • This Week in Battlefield V - An overview of this week's news, blogs, content, and more. As items are added or shifted, this will be updated. Keep an eye on it through the week for redirect links!
  • Battlefield V: War in the Pacfic Teaser - US

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

  • Weekly Community Highlight – Best Only in Battlefield Moment of  the Week - Hot new OIB moments coming in with a new weekly winner! Think you’ve got a winner? Send it our way on any of the Battlefield channels. Each weekly featured clip will be awarded a Best Community in the World emblem!
  • #BestCommunityintheWorld Emblem and #EAPLAY2019 Emblem Giveaways
    • (2 giveaways, 100 codes of each emblem - 200 total of each emblem).
    • First set of codes will go live at 9AM PDT / 5PM BST. Second set will go live at 5PM PDT / 1AM BST (Wednesday morning).
  • Xbox One Update 4.6.2 - We're pushing out an update for Xbox One players to address some under-the-hood items.
  • Battlefield V: War in the Pacific Teaser - Japan

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Sneak Peak

  • Update 5.0 Will be coming next week ahead of the start of Chapter 5
  • Chapter 5 starts on October 31st.
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about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Phroggo

Not to be that guy, but theres a typo on Tuesday, the last bullet point says Pacfic instead of Pacific

Thanks! Will fix it.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Lock3down221

Hello Braddock I've played several rounds and the battlefest kill count states that my kill contribution is only around 87 and I've had more than that in a total of 3 rounds.. Please confirm if this is a visual bug only or an actual bug of missed kill counts..

Your global contribution is accumulating. The personal amount is bugged. Team is looking into it.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by INachol

This was a great week.

Next week is even better.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by FcBerni

Any news on what's happening with the European elites????

I’ll have some info to share on Monday about current Elites and where we are with Private Games.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Variakan

Hi Braddock!

Awesome week, congratulations on your work and I hope you're better by now.

I haven't the best internet connection so a patch download is always kind of an "adventure" for me.

Can you already play the new content (new maps, US and Japanese, ...) after you have downloaded the patch or do we have to wait till the actual start of the chapter next Thursday?

Regards

Content won't be available until Thursday. So you'll get the update ahead of time, then we'll switch everything on Thursday.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by FcBerni

Please link them to their theater. You saw the feedback on Niels comment and all the other posts in the last days.

Definitely understand where you're coming from.

On the other hand, those that spent money on their Elites shouldn't be limited on when/where they can use them.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by ElDiablo946

u/Braddock512 What will happen with the Elites? Will they be playable on all maps or have you guys changed your mind and will make them theater limited?

With the current backlash, the correct choice is obvious.

If I may be bold, it's an interesting way of saying "do what we tell you to do". At the end of the day, we want players who spent their money on Elites to be able to use them when/where they want.

This is how it is at this time. Will that change? I don't know.

If I can speak freely, if you purchased an Elite, you wouldn't want someone telling you that you couldn't use it, would you?

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by kH4us

This is the comment that includes no answer, right?

No, it was a nicer, less blunt way of saying "They'll be able to use their Elites. "
Sorry if you didn't catch that.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by PrayerfulToe6

The majority of the community don't see it that way. Might want to reassess that decision.

I think you may be confusing the word "majority" with "vocal". (I'm not trying to be snarky, but reality in games is... the majority aren't on forums and reddit. The majority are playing.)

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by BleedingUranium

Patch notes after the weekend then? :)

Yep, we'll have the Update notes out early next week.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by 00juergen

How you announced the next update is the way to go forward! If not sure, make it more vague like "plan to release within next two weeks". Still better than complete silence.

And it avoids us making errors and missing dates. It's a win-win!

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by juliofrancisco

u/Braddock512 , is it a known issue that the community challenge is not tracking correctly?? Many users on the subreddit have confirmed that many of their kills have not been recorded.

Edit: Just now saw your reply to someone else, sorry for the spam.

Yes, it is a known bug we're tracking.

That being said - while your personal counter may not track correctly (for whatever reason), the global counter is tracking correctly.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Exyppp

Then why can’t we use a Tiger on Iwo Jima since it is linked to the Axis faction? This is so dumb DICE...Ilse speaking Deutsch near a japanese lmao.

Because the devs wouldn't spawn a Tiger on Iwo Jima. The M4 Sherman or the Type 97 would be spawned.

(I know what you're trying to say, but that's a terrible comparison because it's not based on user choice - it's based on how the game is designed. The cosmetics of Elites is user choice, which is the point of why they are - at this time - going to be available for the Pacific. That may change - I don't know. I'm just relaying the info that is available to me.)

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Darktrace500

That is like saying that just because I bought Elsa for the axis I get to use it for the allies as well. Its ok to lock things to specific scenarios. Keep in mind that although we might not represent the majority who plays we do represent the majority who CARES. If I am here is because I am invested in the game and want to see it succeed as much you all do. Love you buddy. Thank you for listening and having to put up with us :)

I gotta be honest. That is nothing like saying that you should be able to use Ilsa for the Allies.
It's not like the Irish dude will be available for the Japanese faction. (I know what you were trying to say, but that was a terrible overreaching example. I get ya, though.)

As I mentioned elsewhere, I'm just relaying the info I have today. If the devs take a look and go "Hmm, maybe we should lock them to this/that" I promise I'll be one of the first to let you know. And they are aware of the feedback from the community.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by FcBerni

Jeff this honestly doesn't make sense at all. The elites have a place of birth a language and a faction it's just stupid and without any sense to put them into the pacific. And the other thing is why are you always talking about elites.The epic skins are 7.50€ as well and you won't be able to use them.

And the other thing is why are you always talking about elites.

Because I was specifically asked about the Elites. I'm not "always talking about them".

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by FcBerni

So what about the epic skins do you maybe know how they are handled?

The Japanese and American factions will have their own Epic customizations, as far as I know.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by pullingahead

I think the bigger concern for the company overall would be to piss off the people who spent money on these skins and can’t use them whenever they want.

Yes they could express their concern here, but most won’t. And the chances that someone paid money to buy an elite skin are higher they’ll pay for another, so why alienate a consumer that can give you more potential earnings?

I feel like this is just a small inconvenience and a necessary evil most of us will have to pay when we aren’t actually paying for new content and have to rely on the (piss poor) business model EA has set forth to finance further development of this game.

At the end of the day, there’s always going to be someone who is unhappy regardless which direction we take it. Lock the Elites - those that want to play as Hannah will get pissed. Keep them available - those that don’t want to see non-faction Elites will be unhappy.

And like I said elsewhere, I’m just relating the info that I have today. This may change. It may not. I’ll try to get more info next week.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Exyppp

Also if I am playing as a brit why cant i play with Ilse? I know you will say; two different factions! The japanese and the germans are also DIFFERENT!!!!!!

Japan and German were on the same side, though. So that’s the key difference and what exposes the flaw in your argument.

Look, I’m not saying you’re right or wrong. And I respect your opinion on this topic - it’s obviously something some are quite passionate about. I’m just sharing the info I have today. And I am sharing the feedback that y’all are posting with the Devs.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Defmax

any news on RSP? Is there still a post coming?

I’ll have some info Monday about Private Games. (Sneak peak - we’re renaming it to focus on the community.)

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Exyppp

But in your opinion is this a good decision? Don’t you think that it ruins immersion?

My opinion is irrelevant.

At the end of the day, I just care about having fun. What someone is wearing doesn’t impact my enjoyment.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by ThePhenomenal1999

But it impacts a large portion of others.

I can’t speak for everyone. I was asked MY opinion.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by splashdean22

Hey braddock I got a question regarding american skins on the british. Will they be moved over where we wont be able to use them or will they be moved to americans but also kept on the british? Super hyped!

I don’t know, man. More things I need to find out Monday. Good question. Thanks for asking it!

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by leSpeedd

So where have you heard feedback on this point from other than on forums and reddit? Or is there a PR guy somewhere in the mix saying this what you’re gonna have to do to keep the more casual guys happy?

I honestly think reddit should be one of the best resources for you guys in order to mould and shape the game to suit its wide range of users. Granted, you’re starting to see that and take advantage of it a little more I think, but most of us think you’re wrong on this issue.

I’ve talked to folks on Twitter, FB, Reddit, Forums, Discord, and even in game.

Reddit is a great resource. It’s not the only one, and it certainly isn’t more or less important than the others.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by KillerCh33z

He's specifically asking about GI, Yankee, and Wild Eagle I think.

I know what skins he’s referring to. I don’t have an answer today.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by JollyJustice

Hey /u/Braddock512, I feel like a super dedicated Battlefield group has been ignored so far BFV. That group is the Easter Egg Hunters. Previous games have had some pretty significant and fun Easter Eggs to figure out and BFV has lacked quite a bit of that. If there is anyway you can nudge the devs towards adding some sort of Phantom Program back into the game that would be very much appreciated.

Definitely. (I can’t say more right now. But I do know things.)

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by SethJew

shouldn’t be limited on when/where they can use them

Uhhhhh when someone buys an elite, don’t they know they already can’t use them 1/2 of the time? You can’t use German elites with the British faction.

With this Logic shouldn’t dice just completely remove faction limitations altogether?

This is the fourth or fifth time this argument has been made, but there’s a fallacy to the argument: You can’t use Allied Elites for Axis forces, just as you can’t use Axis Elites for Allied forces. Germany and Japan are Axis forces, Britain and the US are Allied forces.

I’m not being sassy, but this is a pretty obvious difference between the two forces, regardless of factions within the forces.

As stated elsewhere, I’m just sharing the info that I have today. And I am sharing the feedback from this thread with the Devs. If they decide to change it, I’ll let you know.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by switchNat

u/braddock512 so the new chapter comes out on the 31st, but we won’t be able to play on the pacific until a week after that? i’m not sure if i’m reading that right

Chapter comes out on 31st. Update comes out before that. Chapter 5 content will be playable on 31st (except Wake Island - coming in December).

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Penny_Royall

Any word on Private servers?

They’re coming in Chapter 5. I’ll have an update with the new name and some details I can share on Monday’s This Week in Battlefield V post.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by nkonrad

I noticed that some of the weapon rewards for Chapter 5 are tied to chapter progress and not weekly progress. Will those weapons still be purchasable with CC after the end if the chapter, or are they limited time only?

I’ll double check on that for you. Thanks for the question.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Btw - I know there’s been some spirited and passionate discussion in this thread about certain topics (Elites, specifically), but I want to thank everyone who has kept it constructive and productive.

I’m signing off for now - gonna chug something cold medicine and make dinner, and I may check in throughout the weekend (intermittently), but I hope everyone has a great weekend, plays lots of video games, and I’ll definitely see y’all back on Monday morning. Next week is gonna be quite busy.

Jeff

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by Owl_No

please let me know if firestorm is still worked on or not, a yes/no answer will suffice

I don’t have an answer to share right now. The focus has been getting BFV core back into a good place and to get Chapter 5 out the door. The team is looking at some things for Firestorm, as mentioned by Ryan in the Letter from the Front, but I haven’t heard any update as of yet.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by JesusIs_Lord

u/Braddock512 - when youtubers, from the event, where they were playing on the Pacific, will be able to share some gameplay?

Next week.

about 5 years ago - /u/Braddock512 - Direct link

Originally posted by WiSeWoRd

I just received the Fliegerfaust in my Armory but can't equip it.

Try restarting your console/PC.