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

Last week was a bit quiet - so we decided to pack a punch this week. Let's dive in.

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Monday, 6/24/2019

Tuesday, 6/25/2019

  • Battlefield V Chapter 4 Update #1 Releases
  • Al-Sundan Overview
  • Community Broadcast - Al-Sundan (TBC)
  • Community Broadcast - Core Gameplay (TBC)
  • Weekly Community Highlight – Best Only in Battlefield Moment of the Week - Hot new OIB moment 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!

Wednesday, 6/26/2019

  • Battlefield V Chapter 4: Defying the Odds Week 1 Overview

Thursday, 6/27/2019

  • Al-Sundan Releases - Squad Conquest & TDM
  • Battlefield V Chapter 4: Defying the Odds Week 1 Starts
  • Battlefield V Quality of Life Tracker Update

Friday, 6/28/2019

  • Weekly Debrief - Your one-stop destination for all the blogs, videos, and major news that happened in the week.

Notes & Addendums

(As new things come up, we'll update this section, so keep checking back.)

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

Originally posted by battlefieldman1942

So those of us who have zero desire in small game modes like Squad conquest and call of duty camp fest pike tdm CANT experience the new map ? You guys are really inserting foot in mouth with this content . 7 months we get one shitty mercury map , just when I was ready to be excited for once we can’t even play the new map on conquest. Idc what the issue is I rather crash and go back to the lobby than have to keep playing this shit maps

I’m sorry you feel that way. You can experience the map on Squad Conquest and TDM in the meantime as we fix the issues with Conquest.

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

Originally posted by BlinkysaurusRex

Al Sundan Breakthrough release date?

June 27th for Squad Conquest and TDM. Once we get confirmation that issues affecting Conquest on Al-Sundan are resolved, we’ll let you know and roll it out as well. As far as Breakthrough, we’ll be looking to add additional modes. I’ll confirm with the dev team.

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

Originally posted by bluntsandroses

Why there is no info about Breakthrough on Al Sundan?

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

Originally posted by bluntsandroses

This guy is asking about Breakthrough. Can you please stop dodging the answer?

I’ve answered. Thanks!

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

Originally posted by bluntsandroses

Gotcha, you just dodge it twice.

Read the link. I updated my reply. Have an awesome day.

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

Originally posted by KillerCh33z

When Al-Sundan issues are fixed and it’s rolled out for Conquest, will that require another update? Or will it be activated server side?

It may require a hotfix - which would be a download. Once I get confirmation on exactly when it will be resolved, I’ll be able to share more details.

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

Originally posted by ImpactNote

Is the firestorm update tomorrow playable or also Thursday ?

We do have some Firestorm fixes and improvements as noted in the Update Notes linked in the calendar.

Unfortunately, Squad Respawn and the Loot System Update didn't make it in this update - this was miscommunicated on the Chapter 4 blog - rather than saying it was "coming in the first update", it should've noted that they're "coming in Chapter 4". We're working with the team to find out when those items will come to Firestorm.

I know that's frustrating - trust me. That frustration is shared. u/PartWelsh and I will work to get more details and an ETA on when they will be rolled out.

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

Originally posted by kna5041

How can I help report cheaters if the information in my reports are not being looked at?

If you're referring to clips/videos, sometimes they're not necessary to review if the offender is already on our radar. This doesn't mean to not share them, however.

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

Originally posted by bluntsandroses

So this is a standard from now on? New maps without Breakthrough?

Breakthrough is a larger mode and as we're having issues with Conquest - we've opted to launch the map with the smaller modes first, resolve the crashing issue, and then roll out additional modes. As noted in another reply I've shared, we'll have more information on additional modes coming to Al-Sundan later this week.

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

Originally posted by 1MC_

Do you have a ETA on AI-Sundan for conquest? I play either squad or tdm due it be not my thing. Don't you think it release this stuff all to together or is it without 1/2 days of eachother?

I made previous comments ( one of the highest voted lets say quandaries ) about the ingame store and how its going to in the future I don't wish to copy and paste for a 3rd time but I did cc you and PartWelsh in both if you take a look if you got time.

No, I don't have an ETA. The team is working diligently to resolve the issues affecting Conquest on Al-Sundan and when they share their progress with us, we'll share it with you.

RE: your previous posts concerning CC and the Armory, I don't have an answer for you at this time.

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

Originally posted by ImpactNote

Hey u/Braddock, thanks for your Response, but I meant „ the Dome“, which is coming with this update. Is it playable tomorrow or do we have to wait till Thursday? 👍☺️

Oh. Thanks for the clarification! It's part of the game update for tomorrow. The Dome is Firestorm specific, so it wouldn't need to wait for Al-Sundan on Thursday.

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

Originally posted by 1MC_

If the issue is still on going since the last time this was announced we in for the long haul I guess.

No need to be so abrupt in your comment as well.

I wasn't abrupt. I literally answered your question - without wasting words or time, without being snarky or sassy.
Have a great day.

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

Originally posted by [deleted]

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Our QA team confirmed that Al-Sundan was stable on smaller modes. Conquest specifically caused issues, which they’re looking to address as soon as possible with a potential hotfix.

My co-workers and I like each other a lot, actually. We’re like a family. But I work in LA, not Stockholm. So sometimes i have to wake up at 5am to jump on a call to get more details, and we have PartWelsh in the EU time zone for EU coverage.

And I know what’s going on with the issues and bugs - as soon as the Devs do. So... this whole post was fun.

Always a constructive and positive conversation with you. Thanks and have a great day!

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

Originally posted by [deleted]

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He’s actually moving to Stockholm from the UK. And when I fly there I’m usually there for at least a week or so.

(And I do answer a lot of the comments. But I try not to answer the same question 9 times when it’s been answered in the same thread.)

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

Originally posted by Hotwings160

Thank you for everything you do here. Quick question: any word on SQ on Mercury? I thought I had read that it supports SQ. Just wanted to see if you can confirm. Thank you!

I’ll check in the morning. I believe it’s in the rotation - but let me confirm first.

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

Originally posted by Betyg

u/braddock512 can we start earning the new chapter rewards (1-40) within the first week of the challenge nodes thingy?

Yeah, as with every ToW Chapter, you can start earning ToW progression rewards once the Chapter starts and the Weekly Storyline is live.

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

Originally posted by 1MC_

Well it came off sudden and read like you didn't see to care. Am sorry if am wrong.

No you have a great day.

No worries.

No, YOU have a great day. :)

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

Originally posted by GlintSteel

so its useless if i provide video, man thats really dissapointing :(((

found 4 cheaters and recorded it, and sended on your dm too

That’s literally not what I wrote. Come on, bud. Read what I wrote and don’t make assumptions.

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

Originally posted by keytop19

I appreciate y’all taking the time to properly deploy the map vs deploy a bugged one.

I still haven’t seen an answer from any of the devs on one question though. Is the map going to support breakthrough? There has been no mention of it anywhere. I feel like it would be extremely unfortunate to have another situation like Panzerstorm where it’s conquest only as it seems like many players view breakthrough as a core experience now alongside conquest.

Edit: should’ve read more. Just saw your other response! My comment regarding Panzerstorm still stands. I think it would be unfortunate to begin releasing maps more frequently while not having them support both core game modes for BFV. I feel like this game should be trying to add as many new experiences as possible with the great new content on the way, not limiting those by gatekeeping maps behind 1 or 2 game modes.

There’s a bot on this subreddit that highlights all official replies at the top. I’ve mentioned this point about 3 hours ago. Take a look. Thanks!

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

Originally posted by keytop19

Yep, sorry about that. Should’ve read a little more!

No worries!

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

Originally posted by GlintSteel

i mean u said "sometimes they're not necessary" but okay then if its not the case then.

also on EA helps i'm being told by customer services when chatting with some of them. that they are not capable looking up the links that provided whenever its youtube, imgur or even ea forum itself, thats why they attaching files to begin with they said. at least that what my assumption from.

Well, don’t use Chat. Follow the FAQ on how to report cheating. Advisors aren’t TOS. TOS receives the reports directly when they are submitted correctly.

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

Originally posted by Fajo3224

Are there any plans to change the assignment system? Most players dislike the fact that you can only have 4 assignments active and can't change them ingame.

It's something the Dev team is looking at, but I don't have an ETA at this time.

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

Airplane noise has been replaced with the sound of flares constantly being fired off. Wonderful job.

What platform are you on? I'm gathering a list of bugs for the Devs.

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

Originally posted by rudypma

Hi , after the patch on PS4 I can’t play on Firestorm the game crash issue with the server !!!! Need to restart the game!!!! Can you fix the issue ASAP !!!!

We've disabled Firestorm to address the issue and will be releasing a zero-downtime hotfix tomorrow (pending verification) to resolve the issue.

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

I’m on ps4 pro

Weird question, but what region are you in? Are you using your TV speakers, surround sound system/sound bar, or headphones?
What is the in-game setting for audio set to?

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

NA east, I’m using headphones and the in game audio is set to surround for config, and headphones for preset.

Gimme a minute to update my PS4 Pro and I'll check as well. Thanks for the details. Added to my list.

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

The issue seems to be happening the most to me on fjell, and NO thank you!

Still updating. Apparently I hadn't updated the system in a minute as well. Should be done in about 10 minutes, then I'll jump in.

Fjell? Gotcha. I'll search for a match on Fjell and adjust my sound settings to the same that you mentioned.

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

Originally posted by redditforcash

Noooooooooooo! I want to hot drop the Dome so bad! You know I have been pestering you about the Dome for weeks.

Luckily it seems there is some Easter egg hunting to do now so that will keep me distracted till tomorrow!

One request /u/Braddock512. Will you make sure to make a big deal about the respawn and loot mechanics when they do come? Anything to encourage more people to get into Firestorm games.

Oh absolutely.

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

Awesome, if you aren’t able to replicate the issue I’ll try and capture a video and send it your way

Finally got it installed. Checking now. Go ahead and send a vid too, just in case.

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

Originally posted by JerboiZoobat

Will do, later tonight when I get home

Copy that. Just played 2 rounds on Fjell and didn't get the sound.

Even switch to Recon and shot 2 in the air.

Thanks, bud.

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

Originally posted by HelmutKahlid

They fixed the issue about skins rather fast it seems.

Huge difference between flipping a switch on/off and redesigning the entire assignment system. Not being snarky, but that is the reality.

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

Originally posted by HelmutKahlid

It just seems that the one issue that was fixed real fast involved EA taking our money and that makes it look real bad. I bet what happened was some EA suit lost their shit when they found out they were going to be giving away stuff for free. Now you have to come out here and calm the fire because that's your job and the suits couldn't care less about the shit you have to put up with. I know this is not your fault and I don't blame you. I bet you weren't looking forward to the backlash you were going to get from this.

I was barely awake when I saw this explode and started working around 6:30am (I usually start around 9) to figure out what happened and coordinate with u/PartWelsh on the how, why, and how to fix it. We’ll have some more info tomorrow (hopefully) as we’ve got numerous email threads going on.

It was, and I’m being 100% transparent here, more about the fact they shouldn’t have released yet and they weren’t completely finished. I’m also getting details on how many were CC items (the majority) and how many were Boins items. Like, some of them didn’t have the right names, they weren’t finished, etc. At the end of the day, it was a big error and it shouldn’t have happened, and we’re looking at the root cause of how/why so we can prevent this sort of frustration and nonsense again.

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

Originally posted by DatBoiLime

Will the blogs like the FAQs about chapter progression rewards come out this week before the chapter starts?

Working on it right now! Should be up in just a bit.

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

Originally posted by BleedingUranium

I’m also getting details on how many were CC items (the majority) and how many were Boins items.

I've seen a video that goes through all of the skins that showed up, and assuming they use the same "Epic = Boins" rule as everything else, then the vast majority are intended for Cc purchase; only 1-2 camos per vehicle were Epic, with half a dozen or close to ten lower rarity camos.

Once they're actually ready to go we'll have a ton of Cc purchasable stuff to choose from, so at least that's good news. :)

Bingo. Rare/Uncommon are usually Boins or CC (you can choose which currency), Common are CC, and Epic are Boins.

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

Originally posted by LemmeYeetDatAss

Hey u/Braddock512 I know I’m late to this thread but it’s 1am EST here in Canada and I’m wondering what time the new map drops so I can decide whether or not to stay up and wait for it or not.

I think in like 3 or 4 hours.

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

Originally posted by SFooter

Where the f**k is the map for Xbox eu?

It’s live on a platforms. It’s part of the TDM and Squad Conquest rotation or you can use the server browser to find that specific map.