Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, a quasi feud started to form betweenBattlefieldandCall of Duty. The biggest military shooters around,BattlefieldandCall of Dutyfought for dominance every time a new entry released, withBattlefieldusing its large-scale maps and game modes to its advantage, andCall of Dutyembracing its fast-paced, arena shooter-like gameplay. But with the current state oftheBattlefieldfranchise, that pseudo-feud is virtually non-existent now.
But a spark might soon rekindle that healthy competition. The nextBattlefieldis now officially well into its development cycle, and while fans still haven’t been given much information about what the next entry will contain, it seems very likely that it’ll have one feature thatCall of Dutyno longer has under its belt.
The Next Battlefield Will Likely Have a Platinum Trophy While Call of Duty Doesn’t
Over the last few years, Activision has been trying to expand theCall of Dutyfranchise’s cross-media synergy, such as by implementingModern Warfarestory details intoCall of Duty: Warzone. Last year, this desire for increased synergy resulted inthe release ofCall of Duty HQ, a central launch platform that allows players to access the last fewCall of Dutyentries all in one place.
In theory,Call of Duty HQis a convenient evolution for the annual franchise, allowing players to access all of their downloadedCall of Dutyentries and swap between them on the fly via just one menu screen. However,Call of Duty HQisn’t without its fair share of issues. One of these downsides is the app’s extreme install size, which has occasionally required players to download assets from entries they don’t even own just so they canplayCall of Duty: Warzone.
Another big downside ofCall of Duty HQ’s introduction is that Platinum Trophies no longer exist for the PlayStation versions ofCall of Duty. Beginning withlast year’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3and repeated with the recently releasedCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, newCoDentries are now listed as DLC. Though these entries still have trophies, they’re missing that all-important Platinum Trophy. Even if the nextBattlefielddoesn’t stick the landing, it’ll at least have a Platinum Trophy, probably.
Why Fans Miss Call of Duty’s Platinum Trophy
While trophy hunting certainly isn’t for everyone,Call of Dutyhas had a long history of having fairly approachable and enjoyable Platinum Trophy journeys. These journeys have often seen players overcome some difficult challenges, complete the campaign on the highest difficulty, find someeasy-to-miss Easter eggs, and essentially see everything the game has to offer.
ThoughModern Warfare 3andBlack Ops 6still have plenty of trophies that reward the player for overcoming challenges and seeing everything there is to see, the lack of a Platinum Trophy at the end makes the journey feel much less rewarding. That final Platinum Trophy pop is what cements the player’s 100% completion, marks the journey’s end, and makes the whole process feel like it was all worth it.
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
