Fresh from Gamescom, DICE and EA have revealed a new Battlefield V Trailer! Dubbed 'The Company', this trailer showcases Battlefield V's new company system, allowing players for the first time ever to assemble a 'customized selection of soldier,s weapons, and vehicles' that will journey with you through World War 2.
Discover 'The Company' in Battlefield V. For the first time ever in Battlefield, assemble a customized collection of soldiers, weapons, and vehicles, and take them on journey through World War 2. Select specialized combat roles for each soldier in your Company, then get the gear to match. Upgrade your vehicles and aircraft – from durability to firepower, the choice is always yours.
Not to overshadow the news, a beta launch date was also revealed via Battlefield's Twitter account:
Prepare for your first taste of what's to come in the #Battlefield V Open Beta.
— #Battlefield V (@Battlefield) August 20, 2018
Deploying September 6.https://t.co/9Lbnp3XZDt pic.twitter.com/mUzrNWdF9D
The beta will be available on all platforms September 6th.
Players who subscribe to Origin Access, Origin Access Premier, or EA Access, or those who pre-order a copy of Battlefield V on Xbox One, Playstation 4, or PC will gain access to the open beta starting on September 4th.
In the wake of the recent backlash against Battlefield V, will this convince you to give it a shot, or are you firmly in the "nope" camp?
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