Battlefield 6 vs Doom: The Dark Ages

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Up to 64 Players, Battle Royale, Co-op
• Setting: Near-Future (2027)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A massive reimagining of the series with a return to a full single-player campaign, a four-class system, next-generation 'Tactical Destruction', and a vastly expanded 'Portal' sandbox.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: To Be Determined (TBD)
• Setting: Medieval Dark Fantasy Universe, Hell, Other Realms (Speculative)
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
• Unique Feature: Atlan Shield (Multi-purpose weapon/tool), Flail, Rideable Dragon, Atlan Mech Combat, Medieval Doom Setting.

• Squad Members: The game is heavily focused on squad-based teamwork. Your squad members are other human players who you can spawn on, share resources with, and coordinate with to capture objectives.
  Human (Player)
• EOD Bot: An Engineer gadget. This remote-controlled robot can be used to arm/disarm objectives, repair friendly vehicles, and damage enemy vehicles and players.
  Robot

• Campaign Intel: Hidden collectibles within the single-player campaign levels that provide additional lore and narrative context.
• Portal Assets: Content from previous Battlefield games (maps, weapons, vehicles) that are usable within the Battlefield Portal sandbox.

• Lore Items (Codices, Scrolls, Tablets): Hidden throughout levels, providing backstory on the world, demons, the Slayer's history, and the 'Dark Ages' setting. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Upgrade Materials/Tokens: Used to upgrade weapons, the Slayer's armor/shield, and potentially other abilities. Found in secret areas or as rewards. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Secret Encounters / Hidden Challenges: Optional combat arenas or platforming sections that reward players with collectibles or upgrade points. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Figurines/Toys (Possible): A staple collectible in modern Doom games, could return with a medieval/demonic theme. (Speculative)

• Modern Warfare
• Near-Future
• Combined Arms
• Team-Based Strategy
• Large-Scale Battles
• Environmental Destruction
• Single-Player Narrative
• Geopolitical Conflict

• Medieval Warfare
• Demonic Invasion
• Dark Fantasy
• Origin Story (Doom Slayer)
• Brutal Combat
• Hell
• Sentinel History
• Mythic Power
• Rage

• Assault Rifles: Primary Weapon
  The versatile backbone of infantry combat, with over 40 weapons at launch, including the M433 and B36 A4.
• Sniper Rifles: Primary Weapon
  Long-range, high-caliber rifles for the Recon class, like the M2010 ESR, featuring realistic ballistics.
• Light Machine Guns (LMGs): Primary Weapon
  High-capacity weapons for the Support class, designed to provide sustained suppressive fire, such as the L1110.
• Anti-Vehicle Launchers: Gadget
  RPG-7 rockets and guided missiles for the Engineer class, essential for destroying enemy tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles.
• Sledgehammer: Melee Weapon
  A new melee weapon that can also be used to smash down walls and break through destructible surfaces.

• Atlan Shield: Shield/Melee/Projectile
  A versatile shield capable of blocking attacks, bashing enemies, and being thrown as a devastating spinning sawblade. Likely to have upgrade paths. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Flail: Melee (Swinging)
  A new medieval-style spiked flail for brutal close-quarters combat. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Super Shotgun: Shotgun (Close Range, High Damage)
  The iconic double-barreled shotgun, a staple of the Doom franchise. Likely features a meat hook or similar grappling ability. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Skull-Crusher (Spiked Club/Mace): Melee (Heavy Impact)
  A heavy, spiked club or mace seen in the trailer, suggesting powerful, bone-shattering melee attacks. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Chaingun / Heavy Cannon Variant: Automatic Firearm (Sustained Fire)
  A rapid-firing weapon, likely a precursor or variant of the Chaingun or Heavy Cannon, for dealing continuous damage. (Seen in trailer)
• Other Firearms (Expected): Various (Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Rocket Launcher, etc.)
  While not all shown, classic Doom firearms or their medieval equivalents are expected to return in some form. (Speculative)
• Throwable Projectiles/Bombs (Expected): Explosive/Utility
  Likely to include grenade-like projectiles or other throwable devices, possibly with a medieval twist. (Speculative)

• Doom Slayer's Armor (Dark Ages Variant): The Doom Slayer will undoubtedly wear a powerful suit of armor, likely a precursor or a thematically different version of the Praetor Suit. It will offer significant protection and serve as the basis for upgrades enhancing health, armor capacity, and other combat attributes. Specific stats and upgrade paths TBD.

• Cosmetic Customization: A deep customization system for soldiers, weapons, and vehicles is available, allowing players to unlock and equip a wide variety of cosmetic skins. The Phantom Edition includes four exclusive Soldier Skins.

• Doom Slayer's Armor Set: The primary 'clothing' will be the Slayer's suit of armor. Customization options are TBD but, based on Doom Eternal, could include different armor skins/colorways unlocked through progression or challenges. (Speculative)

The game returns to a traditional four-class system (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon), replacing the Specialists of BF2042. Each class has unique traits, gadgets, and weapon proficiencies. A new 'Training System' acts as a subclass, allowing players to choose one of two skill paths in each match to unlock progressive, teamwork-focused perks.

Likely to retain core Doom mechanics: weapon mods, suit upgrades (Praetor Suit or its precursor), and possibly Runes. New mechanics tied to the Atlan shield (defensive, offensive, traversal) and potentially the Flail are expected. Progression may involve unlocking new abilities or enhancements for these new tools. Resource management for upgrades will likely return.

The game launched with nine multiplayer maps across four regions: Egypt, USA, Gibraltar, and Tajikistan. Maps like 'Siege of Cairo' offer dense urban combat, while 'Mirak Valley' provides a massive landscape for large-scale combined-arms warfare. The game also includes a remastered version of the fan-favorite 'Operation Firestorm' from Battlefield 3.

• Main Battle Tanks (MBTs): Heavy Armor / Land Vehicle
  Heavily armored and powerful vehicles that serve as the spearhead for ground assaults, such as the M1 Abrams.
• Attack Helicopters: Air Vehicle
  Agile and deadly air vehicles that provide close air support and can devastate enemy infantry and armor.
• Jets: Air Vehicle
  Supersonic aircraft designed for air-to-air dogfighting and high-speed bombing runs on ground targets.
• Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs): Transport / Light Armor
  Armored vehicles that can transport squads of infantry across the battlefield while providing supporting fire with auto-cannons and machine guns.

• Atlan Mech: Large Bipedal Walker / War Machine
  A massive, heavily armed mech shown in the trailer, piloted by the Doom Slayer for large-scale combat against giant demons or fortified enemy positions. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Rideable Dragon-like Beast (Cyber-Dragon): Aerial Mount / Living Weapon
  The Doom Slayer is shown riding a large, winged, cybernetically-enhanced dragon-like creature, suggesting aerial combat and/or traversal sequences. (Confirmed from trailer)

• Assault: Playable Class
  The primary frontline combatant, specializing in medium-range engagements and anti-infantry capabilities.
• Engineer: Playable Class
  The anti-vehicle and repair specialist, crucial for maintaining team vehicles and destroying enemy armor.
• Support: Playable Class
  The logistical backbone and combat medic of a squad, providing ammunition, health, and heavy suppressive fire.
• Recon: Playable Class
  The intel and long-range specialist, using sniper rifles and spotting gadgets to provide crucial information to the team. A headshot kill from a Recon prevents the enemy from being revived.

• Doom Slayer (The Slayer): Protagonist
  The legendary warrior destined to fight the armies of Hell. This game explores an earlier chapter of his story, potentially his origins or first major conflicts, showcasing his raw power and unrelenting rage in a medieval dark fantasy setting.
• Supporting Characters (Speculative): Allies / Quest Givers / Lore Figures (TBD)
  May include figures from Sentinel lore, leaders of human kingdoms, or other entities (angelic or otherwise) involved in the war against Hell. Specifics are currently unknown.
• Primary Antagonists (Speculative): High-Ranking Demons / Dark Lords / Corrupted Leaders (TBD)
  The game will feature powerful demonic leaders or corrupted beings orchestrating Hell's invasion. Specific characters are yet to be revealed.

• Single-Player Campaign
  A cinematic, story-driven campaign that follows an elite squad of Marine Raiders through a global conflict against the PMC Pax Armata.
• Conquest
  The signature large-scale multiplayer mode where two teams of up to 32 players fight for control of key objectives across a massive combined-arms map.
• Breakthrough
  A linear, attack-and-defend multiplayer mode where one team must capture a series of objectives to push the frontline forward, while the other team tries to hold them back.
• Battle Royale
  A large-scale, last-squad-standing mode developed by Ripple Effect Studios.

• Campaign Story Missions
  A series of linear and/or hub-based missions progressing the main narrative of the Doom Slayer's fight against demonic forces in a medieval setting. Specific mission names and objectives are To Be Determined (TBD).
• Secret Encounters / Optional Combat Challenges
  Hidden or optional combat arenas offering intense fights for rewards like upgrade points or collectibles, similar to those in Doom Eternal. (Speculative)
• Exploration & Collectible Hunting
  Levels are expected to feature numerous secrets, lore items, and collectibles, encouraging thorough exploration. (Speculative based on franchise)

Features a full suite of multiplayer modes, including 64-player Conquest and Breakthrough, the return of Rush, and smaller modes like Domination and TDM. A new 'Escalation' mode funnels players into progressively tighter combat zones. A Battle Royale mode developed by Ripple Effect is also included at launch.

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($69.99) and a Phantom Edition ($99.99), which includes the Battlefield Pro Token, the Phantom cosmetic pack, and an XP Boost Set. Pre-ordering any edition grants the 'Tombstone Pack' of cosmetic items.

The game is supported by a seasonal model with a Battle Pass for new content and cosmetics. The expanded 'Battlefield Portal' sandbox, powered by the Godot engine, allows for deep community-created content, including custom maps, modes, and even zombie horde experiences.

• Q: Does Battlefield 6 have a campaign?
  A: Yes. After being absent in Battlefield 2042, a full, cinematic single-player campaign returns, developed by Motive Studio.
• Q: What is the class system?
  A: The game returns to the traditional four-class system: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon. This replaces the Specialist system from Battlefield 2042.
• Q: What is 'Tactical Destruction'?
  A: It is a new, revamped environmental destruction system that is more reactive, consistent, and tactical, allowing players to strategically destroy buildings and cover.
• Q: What is Battlefield Portal?
  A: It is a massively expanded sandbox mode where players can create, share, and play custom game modes using assets from Battlefield 6 and classic titles. It now features a map editor and NPC scripting.

• Q: Is Doom: The Dark Ages a sequel to Doom Eternal?
  A: No, it is a prequel, set before the events of Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, exploring an earlier period in the Doom Slayer's history.
• Q: What is the Atlan shield?
  A: The Atlan is a new piece of equipment for the Doom Slayer. It's a throwable shield that can also be used for blocking attacks and likely has other offensive and defensive capabilities, possibly aiding in traversal.
• Q: Will there be multiplayer?
  A: Multiplayer modes have not yet been confirmed for Doom: The Dark Ages. Details are To Be Determined (TBD).
• Q: Can you ride a dragon?
  A: Yes, the reveal trailer showed the Doom Slayer riding a large, cybernetic-looking dragon-like creature, suggesting mount-based combat or traversal will be a feature.
• Q: Is this game set in Earth's medieval times?
  A: It appears to be set in a different universe or dimension with a medieval dark fantasy aesthetic, possibly related to Sentinel Prime's history or other worlds connected to the Doom lore, rather than historical Earth.

Powered by the latest id Tech engine, visuals will aim for cutting-edge fidelity, featuring detailed environments blending medieval architecture with demonic corruption, visceral gore, and spectacular particle effects. Ray tracing and other advanced rendering techniques are expected.

Expected to feature an intense, heavy metal soundtrack driving the action, possibly by a new composer or a collaboration maintaining the franchise's signature style. Immersive sound design for demonic roars, weapon impacts, and environmental ambience is a staple and anticipated.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. A persistent internet connection, EA account, and acceptance of EA User Agreement are required. The game's anti-cheat requires TPM 2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot to be enabled in BIOS. An SSD is strongly recommended for higher tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. Given the game's massive scale and visual fidelity, a modern gaming laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP (Total Graphics Power) GPU is essential for an optimal experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain its boost clocks during the game's massive 64-player battles and destruction events, ensuring fluid gameplay without performance drops.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's Frostbite engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance, which is vital for competitive play.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for handling the game's complex physics, ballistics, and large player counts without creating a system bottleneck.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a fast-paced FPS, reaction time and input precision are paramount, and reducing latency provides a significant competitive advantage.
• Game Name: Battlefield 6

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHLY SPECULATIVE AND PLACEHOLDERS. Official requirements will be announced closer to release. Based on trends for modern AAA titles on a new id Tech engine.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP, and excellent cooling. This will likely be a demanding title.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be critical.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling will be essential.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits needed.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: MUX switch or Advanced Optimus highly recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly probable.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Effects, and Particle Density will likely be major performance factors.
• Game Name: Doom: The Dark Ages

• Upscaling Tech: Support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly probable.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Effects, and Particle Density will likely be major performance factors.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain its boost clocks during the game's massive 64-player battles and destruction events, ensuring fluid gameplay without performance drops.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's Frostbite engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance, which is vital for competitive play.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for handling the game's complex physics, ballistics, and large player counts without creating a system bottleneck.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a fast-paced FPS, reaction time and input precision are paramount, and reducing latency provides a significant competitive advantage.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be critical.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling will be essential.
• C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits needed.
• M U X Switch Optimus: MUX switch or Advanced Optimus highly recommended.