DICE outlines Battlefield V's "ever-changing journey" The Tides of War

DICE has revealed more about its upcoming shooter Battlefield V in a new blog post, outlining what it's calling The Tides of War, an "ever-changing journey" that will see the core experience "evolve over time".

Sounding like our old friend games-as-service in all but name, The Tides of War is the catch-all name for Battlefield V multiplayer's so-called "true journey" through World War 2. "Instead of just showcasing new locations," DICE elaborates, "we want to immerse you in this epic conflict and evolve the gameplay, just as tactics and weaponry evolved throughout the war."

Battlefield V jettisons the Premium Passes and expansions of previous series entries (to avoid fragmenting the player base), and The Tides of War's "evolving journey", says DICE, is a response to that. A new narrative will be introduced every few months, with each chapter focussing on "a particular aspect of the era", and bringing "new gameplay experiences".

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