In the ongoing debate surrounding Battlefield 6, players have taken a closer look at the sizes of maps across the series. A group of dedicated fans, led by Reddit users ClaraTheRed and PENGUINonPC, compiled an extensive analysis comparing over 70 maps spanning the last 15 years. This comprehensive breakdown includes maps from popular titles such as Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, Battlefield: Hardline, Battlefield 1, Battlefield 2042, and the recently released Battlefield 6.
Battlefield Map Size Analysis
The study features a variety of data representations, including side-by-side comparisons of each game’s maps, organized by game mode and player count. Color-coded horizontal bar graphs illustrate how the size of Battlefield maps has evolved over time.
- Analysis conducted over 45 hours by dedicated fans.
- Includes data from six Battlefield games and 72 different maps.
According to ClaraTheRed, while several of Battlefield 6’s smaller maps, such as Iberian Offensive and Siege of Cairo, are comparable in size to maps from earlier titles, the game’s largest map, Operation Firestorm, does not rank among the series’ top 20 in terms of area. Specifically, it is positioned as the 32nd largest in shared playable area and the 22nd largest overall.
Historical Context and Community Reactions
The analysis does not encompass every Battlefield map due to difficulties in data collection, notably excluding Battlefield V from 2018. Each game studied was deemed a completed work, with downloadable content included—an important distinction, especially since Battlefield 6 is still receiving ongoing updates since its launch.
Season 1 has seen the introduction of new maps like Blackwell Fields, with another named Eastwood on the horizon. Additionally, Battlefield REDSEC, a standalone offshoot, has recently launched, featuring Fort Lyndon, which EA claims is the series’ largest map, although many players view it as a separate entity due to its battle royale classification.
- Fort Lyndon: marketed as the biggest Battlefield map.
- Battlefield REDSEC: standalone experience connected to Battlefield 6.
The community’s response to map sizes has been highly charged, with some players defending the current offerings while others express dissatisfaction through review-bombing. ClaraTheRed emphasized their intent behind the analysis, stating it was meant to provide context for the notable size variations in Battlefield maps throughout the years.
As Battlefield 6 continues to be updated with new content, players are likely to further analyze map sizes. For those interested, El-Balad offers a collection of every multiplayer map in Battlefield 6, alongside guides to enhance gameplay experience.
