Next week is going to be a big one for Battlefield V players, as the WWII shooter is set to get finally get custom servers and the new Wake Island map. Of course, Wake Island has been a staple of the series, dating all the way back to the original Battlefield 1942, but the new version is more beautiful and expansive than any version we’ve seen before. Check out an overview trailer, below.
That Pulp Fiction Dick Dale surf music was an…interesting choice, but the map is looking great! Here’s a bit more detail about the expect from Wake Island:
Wake Island at a Glance
Units:
InfantryAircraftVehiclesBoatsSize:
MediumTempo:
Fast (Breakthrough mode)Slow (Conquest mode)Playstyle
Wake Island caters to air/sea/land warfare, as well as different tempos based on which game mode you’re playing. Breakthrough provides fast-paced action, while Conquest Assault lets you experience the classic, more slow-placed version of Battlefield.
Due to the scale of the map, players can find more or less action based on where on the island they are. All flags have been designed for close-quarters combat, while the spaces between the flags have been designed for slower-paced gameplay. There are locations on the maps which are suited for the Recon class as well but have been balanced with a high risk, high reward design in mind.
Ah, but before Wake Island drops, DICE will be launching custom servers, or “Community Games” as they’re calling them. Community Games will let you set your rules and manage who gets to play on your server, although you won’t earn any Tides of War XP while playing. Here’s a rundown of the features Community Games will launch with:
Create, delete, update, and name one or several configurationsCreate and join a Community GameAutomatically generated server nameChoose game size (16, 32, 64)Choose how many rounds the server should play (max 20)Choose the modeChoose the mapsChoose a password (between 3-8 characters)Choose the pre-round size (how many players are needed to break out of pre-round)Kick players from the serverBan and manage banned players (session only)Special Community Games filter in Advanced SearchMeanwhile, these additional features will likely launch sometime in 2020:
Set custom name for the serverSet description for the serverControl what classes are availableControl what weapons are allowedControl if vehicles are allowedControl if the kill cam will be displayedTurn friendly fire on or offTurn regenerative health on or offChange soldier tags as visible or notEnable or disable third-person camera viewEnable squad leader spawn onlyEnable or disable aim assist auto rotationEnable or disable aim assist cooldownControl bullet damage scalingControl game mode ticket scalingControl soldier and vehicle respawn timersTurn the mini map on or offEnable or disable the compassManage list of moderatorsManage list of VIPsApply an authored pre-set config to a Community Game - Vanilla, Infantry only, DICE-authored etc.Have your name highlighted in chat if you’re the owner of the serverAdminister and manage server settings in the main menu or via our Community Games web portalHave the description of your Community Game presented on the loading screenManually switch specific players between teamsReport Community Games in the advanced search screenBattlefield V is available now on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Community Games will be available on December 9 and Wake Island launches on December 12.