When Battlefield V was officially announced, many were surprised to see a female character represented so prominently in the game. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just that previous Battlefield games seem to predominantly feature male characters, so to see female characters so prominently featured was surprising.However it seems that not everyone reacted to the inclusion of female characters positively and felt that DICE was simply pandering to the modern audiences, but the good news is that DICE is sticking to their guns. In a post on Twitter, Oskar Gabrielson who is the GM at DICE wrote, “Let me be clear about one thing. Player choice and female playable characters are here to stay.”
Our commitment as a studio is to do everything we can to create games that are inclusive and diverse. We always set out to push boundaries and deliver unexpected experiences. But above all, our games must be fun!
— Oskar Gabrielson (@ogabrielson) May 25, 2018
He adds, “We want Battlefield V to represent all those who were a part of the greatest drama in human history and give players choice to choose and customize the characters they play with. Our commitment as a studio is to do everything we can to create games that are inclusive and diverse. We always set out to push boundaries and deliver unexpected experiences. But above all, our games must be fun!”
The game will allow gamers to create female characters and there will also be various ethnicities to choose from, allowing more races to be represented within the game. Battlefield V is currently set for a release on the 19th of October.
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