Electronic Arts might be working on a fresh iteration of the old ‘Battlefield Premium’ membership, but this time around, it’s set to be called Battlefield Pro. In a recent batch of information uncovered by dataminers (allegedly), it was claimed that Battlefield Pro would come with a string of benefits that include persistent server hosting on Battlefield Portal.
Amongst the benefits sat items like ‘exclusive instant unlocks’, tier skips for the game’s Battle Pass, a permanent XP boost, and access to unique challenges. It makes sense on paper, but as with all datamined content, you’ll need to take it with a pinch of salt.
Premium, Dude
In a report from MP1st, it was claimed that dataminers have uncovered references to a Battlefield Pro subscription from Battlefield Labs. No source was given for the ‘leak’, but it admittedly makes sense that something like this would eventually exist in the new Battlefield space.
After all, we recently covered the impending reveal of a free-to-play battle royale game within the new Battlefield ecosystem. That kind of game is perfect for a ‘premium’ subscription model that includes access to a Battle Pass.
According to MP1st, the unidentified dataminers have claimed that the following content will be included with a Battlefield Pro subscription:
- Includes Battle Pass: Get all the perks and rewards from the Battle Pass in addition to extra exclusive content
- 6 Exclusive Instant Unlocks: Instantly access these BF Pro exclusive cosmetics
- +10% Battle Pass XP
- Portal: Host a Persistent Server
- 20 Tier Skips Included: Advance faster on the Battle Pass path to race to the final reward!
- Exclusive Bonus Path: Gain access to this exclusive Bonus Path for additional exclusive content. Bonus Path will be released later this season.
- BF Pro Challenges: Access to the BF Pro Challenges vault – Unlock exclusive cosmetics from this season’s new BF Pro Challenges. Includes access to previous season(s) BF Pro challenges. Listen to the Pro Radio Station
There’s nothing too ‘out there’ on this list. I’m curious how the persistent server hosting would work, as in previous games, players had to pay to host private servers like that. Also, the ‘Pro Radio Station’ is interesting as it’s not revealed where that exists or what it includes.
Back in the day, Battlefield Premium was a one-time purchase that unlocked plenty of benefits, but it’s safe to assume that Battlefield Pro will be a monthly or seasonal purchase. Again, it’s unconfirmed at present and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Would you purchase a subscription to Battlefield Pro? Let me know in the comments or on the Insider Gaming forum.
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We can never fully trust EA.
BF trying to be MW19. By Season 3, I wager we’ll start getting the goofy shit (remember Santa skin in 2042?).
These guys think they are as big as CoD where ppl will buy these regardless and the game won’t flop.
If EA did this with Def Jam it would actually work