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[Raven77]

Whatever he's looking at it's close to him and not something far away.

And you're determining this how exactly? His mouth opens up as the gif goes along, meaning that it is likely something far away. I don't know how many people are shocked by something like that so close to them. He would probably be reacting to it as well if it was close, not just standing there waiting for whatever it is to possibly kill him.

 

[draughn101]

The Final Countdown (1980)

"A modern aircraft carrier is thrown back in time to 1941 near Hawaii, just hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080736/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=amzn_dp_dvd

 

[MMaRsu]

I'm all for the WW1-with-mechs idea but for gods sake just call it Battlefield 5 or Battlefield: WW1. Now it's just going to be called BOne.

Haha who is gonna call it bone.

Theres already a bone, the xbone

 

[UnforgivenTwin]

I was kinda referencing a statement made by a Microsoft rep.

That's what I figured but i wasnt completely sure lol.Didn't mean to sound like an asshole

 

[Rushersauce]

It's either a Titan or a Zeppelin

 

[Wubbles]

It's always fun reading these speculation threads

 

[Sn4ke_911]

The art has nothing to do with BF5. It was made for this boardgame https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameystegmaier/scythe?ref=card called Scythe. Maybe they are doing a digital version of the boardgame.

So this boardgame is coming to consoles and PC? interesting...

 

[Plum]

Haha who is gonna call it bone.

Theres already a bone, the xbone

By calling it "Battlefield 1" they're just asking for references to the worst console name since Wii U. It makes sense.

 

[Alexious]

It's either a Titan or a Zeppelin

Please be Battlefield 2145

 

[kennyamr]

if this is going old school, I'm going to love it.
I won't hold my breath but... o.o

 

[Graphics Horse]

Cause he posted one of the images to his Facebook page and added PS4/XBO/PC logos to it.

I think it's just an artist that had a similar idea, saw the WW1/1920/Alt History rumors, and is trying to capitalize on it. Which, based off this thread, is working wonderfully now that someone found it.

most of his artwork is for his Scythe boardgame which is due out in a few months in physical form. Presumably they are announcing a digital version or a kickstarter for one. You think an EA concept artist would be in charge of putting console logos on top of his own work?

 

[nortonff]

Is it just me or these three seconds teaser got better graphics than the whole Infinity Warfare trailer? lol

 

[LordBaztion]

actually, how much weapon variety a WW1 shooter would have?

 

[TimeEffect]

It's either a Titan or a Zeppelin

He's looking straight up. Has to be something slow moving. Or maybe a UFO lol

 

[KOHIPEET]

And you're determining this how exactly? His mouth opens up as the gif goes along, meaning that it is likely something far away. I don't know how many people are shocked by something like that so close to them. He would probably be reacting to it as well if it was close, not just standing there waiting for whatever it is to possibly kill him.

I'm basing my assumptions on how the shadow covering his face looks. It's edgy, sharp. Something further away would cast a more blurry shadow.

Edit:

 

[Erban1]

Anyone think we'll get a surprise beta tomorrow?

 

[Kaako]

They'll show PC footage most likely tomorrow right?
To make the best impression, graphics wise

 

[Hasney]

He's looking straight up. Has to be something slow moving. Or maybe a UFO lol

Or slowly standing up straight to tower above him.

 

[Compsiox]

http://www.gamingdelight.com/games/ageofwar.php


Age of War but Battlefield style would be amazing. 2 teams move through evolutions of technology throughout a match. Who ever reaches the future first wins.

 

[The Lone Courier]

actually, how much weapon variety a WW1 shooter would have?

If its alternate history they can have shark guns with laser on their heads.

 

[Raven77]

He's looking straight up. Has to be something slow moving. Or maybe a UFO lol

Exactly, it's moving very slow (the shadow) and this is not in slow motion as the embers are moving quickly as are his eyes.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Anyone think we'll get a surprise beta tomorrow?

No.

They will save this announcement for E3.

 

[PeskyToaster]

We've already discussed how viable WWI is for a shooter setting to death. Go take a history class at your local university, read a book, or listen to Dan Carlin's multi-part series on the first world war. People have been begging for a game designed around Rush mode again and WWI is like the perfect opportunity for that. If they even go the trench way now but it seems like they aren't if it's alternate.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Many many fist pumps!!!

Did not purchase 4, purchased 3 and Vietnam on the PC and did not play too much of 3 really like I did with 2. I personally had a modern warfare fatigue...

But this, I am jumping back in!!!

 

[josecitoxnyo]

The art has nothing to do with BF5. It was made for this boardgame https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameystegmaier/scythe?ref=card called Scythe. Maybe they are doing a digital version of the boardgame.

That's what he said, in 2014...

That's the whole point, the guy says is something new based on his world, he can't talk about it yet and he says is for consoles.

I think it's a good day to announce a new project based on my 1920+ world, more coming soon... but I can assure you that it will be worth the wait (there is a hint at the bottom of the picture) cheers!

 

[TheVoidDragon]

All this hyping settings up and trying to figure out what the game is reminds of of when Spark Unlimited was working on a game and lots of people thought it would be Battlefront 3. It turned out to be Lost planet 3.

I'll be quite happy with this as long as it's not a modern setting again. Historical or 2143 would be great.

 

[Compsiox]

Anyone think we'll get a surprise beta tomorrow?

Not starting tomorrow no. Who would launch a beta right before a weekend? People need to maintain servers and shit.

 

[Rushersauce]

He's looking straight up. Has to be something slow moving. Or maybe a UFO lol

So, a Titan or a Zeppelin.

Titans were slow AF in BF2142.

 

[OdysseusVA]

actually, how much weapon variety a WW1 shooter would have?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_of_World_War_I

Gaffer John Harker, who hinted at WW1 early on, stated "prototypes" would be there to add variety

 

[Raven77]

I'm basing my assumptions on how the shadow covering his face looks. It's edgy, sharp. Something further away would cast a more blurry shadow.

Edit:

That is not how shadows / light work in every situation. I see what you're saying though. Since it's a game and not real life, maybe that is the case.

However, the angle of his eyes and his reaction (just standing there) make me think it is further away.

 

[Dartastic]

I'm so much more excited about a WW1 game than more futuristic Call of Duty.

 

[Hasney]

Not starting tomorrow no. Who would launch a beta right before a weekend? People need to maintain servers and shit.

Yeah, will probably be after their E3 but not really E3 conference if I had to bet.

 

[UV-6]

Battlefield could have a real interesting and unique premise this year compared to same old recycled COD. Hope it's good.

 

[LordBaztion]

If its alternate history they can have shark guns with laser on their heads.

that's what worries me, if they are going to make everyone have a machine gun, then what's the point of going back to WW1. It may be just a reskined BF4

 

[Sn4ke_911]

So stupid if it's really called "Battlefield 1".

Why not Battlefield 5? just because they go back to WW? DICE pls.

 

[kabel]

The art has nothing to do with BF5. It was made for this boardgame https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameystegmaier/scythe?ref=card called Scythe. Maybe they are doing a digital version of the boardgame.

new illustration from my 1920+ world... also from the new project, based on this world, more coming soon

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lNLWz

What if they liked his ideas and made a similar world?

 

[CyberPunked]

I think it will be alternate universe past. Like dieselpunk ww1/2. Will quote this tomorrow.

 

[OdysseusVA]

So stupid if it's really called "Battlefield 1".

Why not Battlefield 5? just because they go back to WW? DICE pls.

Just "Battlefield" would have been fine

 

[MMarston]

jokes on you guys, it's gonna be Battlefield 40,000

#heresy

 

[Dartastic]

Just "Battlefield" would have been fine

Agreed.

 

[diamount]

Really? Didn't some DICE dev just bitch about IW trailer not showing any actual gameplay? lol fail

Fail? Have I been transported to a 2005 4chan post?

 

[Deadbeat]

actually, how much weapon variety a WW1 shooter would have?

Are you serious?

Ignoring stationary heavy machine guns we have:

MP 18 smg, browning auto 5 semi auto shotgun, winchester trench shotgun, madsen lmg, chauchat lmg, browning bar, mg15, federov, that weird italian smg I dont remember, semi auto rifles like the rsc 1917 and 18, god knows how many weird semi autos handguns, not including handguns with longer barrels with wood stocks attached with extended mags (like the artillery luger with a 32 round snail drum), etc.

WW1 isnt all bolt action rifles and camping.

 

[5taquitos]

What if it's not "Battlefield 1" but just "Battlefield," and the "1" was added by mistake? I would accept a game called "Battlefield."

Edit: beaten

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Just "Battlefield" would have been fine

Yep but 1 just sounds stupid as hell.

 

[Daffy Duck]

more art from same source:

What am I Lookingt??????

 

[Art Vandilay]

Not starting tomorrow no. Who would launch a beta right before a weekend? People need to maintain servers and shit.

Overwatch started their open beta today...

 

[Odrion]

Well, how many prequel games began with 0?

And the Battlefield franchise has technically never had a title that was just "Battlefield" or "Battlefield 1"...

 

[ATOMICJORGE]

Could be nothing.

Y3S YES YEEES!

 

[Compsiox]

Overwatch started their open beta today...

But it's also been on for the rest of the week. Also it's Thursday. There's time to get things running smoothly.

 

[Chip N Chance]

What if its more of a Wolfenstien WW2 setting. That would be rad. Yesterday i wanted a WW1 Battlefield game, now after seeing that concept art i all i want is exactly that. I hope its not vanilla WW1.