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VeteranBattlefielddeveloper Thaddeus Sasser confirms that the studio considered adding a Segway vehicle before axing it due to balancing.Battlefieldgames are known for featuring vehicles, but this one never debuted.
Since the early days of theBattlefieldfranchise, the games have featured a mix of vehicles, such as tanks and planes. Some of the offerings inBattlefield 2042include the F-35, EMBLC-Ram, and T28. WhileBattlefield 2042had a mixed reception at launch, the series has hadother entries likeBattlefield Hardlinethat deviated from the gameplay formula in the mainline games. Unlike the military style of mostBattlefieldtitles,Hardlinefeatured a campaign and game modes centered on cops versus robbers. AlthoughHardlinewas updated with new content throughout its lifespan, it missed out on getting a Segway that was already designed by the team.
VideoGamerrecently interviewedBattlefield HardlineMultiplayer Lead Designer Thaddeus Sasser who discussed a Segway vehicle that never made it into the game. According to Sasser, the Segway was intended for the Black Friday DLC map, which focused on a location called Palm Courts Mall in Miami. The developer confirmed that the main reason the vehicle was cut is that one team could ride up and down the mall escalators and defeat their opponents with minimal effort. Although it’s unspecified, this may suggest that gamers could fire their weapons while riding the Segway. As many modern fans are callingforBattlefield Hardlineto get a second chance, the Segway may get one too.
The Segway Vehicle Was Nearly Introduced to Battlefield Hardline
Sasser stated that the Black Friday map and the Segways in it were being tested, which suggests that the vehicle made it pretty far into development. The Multiplayer Lead Designer stated that the Segway “was hilarious, but it did not make for a fun map.” AsBattlefield Hardline’s online support was shut down recently, Thaddeus Sasser highlighted some missed potential during its heyday. Referencing seasonal content in modern games, Sasser suggested thatBattlefield Hardlinecould have unvaulted the Segway during Halloween or Black Friday. Vaulting content has become a helpful tool for games likeFortniteandOverwatch 2, removing items or game modes for a while before bringing them back. While this is a common method today, it was typically exclusive to MMORPGs likeGuild WarsandWorld of Warcraftat the time.
“It was not good… It was hilarious, but it did not make for a fun map.
Although the Segway never made it into the live version ofBattlefield Hardline, there may be hope for futureBattlefieldgames. As Sasser suggested, it could just be a vehicle for a special event that gets removed afterward. WithEA continuing to updateBattlefield 2042, it could potentially even arrive as early as the next season.
Battlefield
EA’s Battlefield franchise is a series of first-person shooter games. The games have predominantly been set in the modern day, though there have also been titles set in World War 1, World War 2, and in the near future.The Battlefield franchise is often compared to Call of Duty, with both franchises offering single-player campaigns and online multiplayer.
