Battlefield 6's Top Gun Collaboration Convinces Developer to Consider Carrier Strike as Permanent Mode

The latest update to Battlefield 6's fourth season has introduced a Top Gun collaboration that includes two new game modes, Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep. The developer has expressed interest in making Carrier Strike a permanent mode after its success in the limited-time event.

A recent update to Battlefield 6's fourth season has brought a Top Gun collaboration that has impressed the developer. The collaboration includes two new game modes, Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep, which are part of a limited-time event.

The highlight of the update is Carrier Strike, a reimagining of the iconic Titan mode from Battlefield 2142. This mode is available on the newly-reimagined Wake Island and allows for 32 players to spawn on an aircraft carrier. The goal is to capture missile batteries and position them against the enemy carrier, slowly chipping away at its health.

Carrier Strike has been praised for its ability to replicate the growing intensity and constant escalation of the original Titan mode. The mode also includes two twists, inspired by the aerial combat theme of Top Gun, which allow jet air-to-ground munitions to directly damage the carrier and other vehicles and infantry to contribute to the damage.

However, the mode has also been criticized for its limited replay value, as players can avoid the boarding portion entirely by simply continuing to capture or hold points and letting the missiles do all the damage.

In contrast, Fighter Sweep, the other new game mode, has been described as a lot less interesting. It involves six squads of two players alternating between destroying ground targets and taking out enemy jets, with the goal of being the first to reach a score of 1,000.

The limited-time nature of these modes has raised concerns about their long-term viability. The developer has listed both modes as part of the limited-time Top Gun event, and it remains to be seen whether they will create new, non-Top Gun assets to replace them or take them out entirely.

The two new two-seater jets introduced in the update also raise concerns about their long-term viability. One of the jets is directly based on Top Gun's iconic F-14 Tomcat, and it is unclear whether it will be able to survive without the Top Gun branding.

The Top Gun event is set to end on 15th September, and it would be a shame to see all the good work simply vanish in a few weeks. The developer has expressed interest in making Carrier Strike a permanent mode, and it remains to be seen whether they will make the right decision.

The developer's interest in making Carrier Strike a permanent mode is a positive sign for the game's community. It remains to be seen whether they will make the right decision and keep the mode playable in the long term.

Source: Eurogamer