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Battlefield 1 Vs Battlefield 5: Which Is Better?

Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5 are the latest installments to EA and DICE’s Battlefield franchise. Set respectively during World War 1 and World War 2, Battlefield 1 and 5 give different atmospheres that set the bar high, almost as if you’re deserted in the middle of a fast-paced global war.

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Of course, concluding which game is better than the other is a matter of personal preference. However, we’ll do our best to rank them with logical facts and come up with a final conclusion later in this list.

Updated on June 15, 2022 by Ritwik Mitra: The Battlefield series is known for housing some of the best multiplayer FPS titles of all time. Each entry in the Battlefield series has been wildly popular regardless of its quality, with post-launch updates and fixes being enough to convince fans that the latest Battlefield title is the best one by a country mile. Two of the franchise’s better entries, Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5, have been compared by the fanbase since time eternal. Here’s an in-depth look at what makes each game tick and why this might make it better than the other.

18 Battlefield 5 Had A Grander Scope

Battlefield 5 is a game that took some liberties with its source material. This allowed it to not be restricted by the boundaries present in the bounds of World War history, and helped it become a grand and spectacular title.

The sheer number of amazing maps and bombastic campaigns that the player can get through is amazing. Battlefield 1’s historical accuracy might be good and all, but this forces the game into certain restrictions that its sequel was completely free from.

17 Battlefield 1 Has Better Maps

That being said, grander maps don’t necessarily mean better ones. Battlefield 5’s scope should be praised, but there’s just something charming and rustic about the maps in Battlefield 1.

Engaging in a carnival of destruction on any map is highly entertaining and one of the biggest reasons why players love this game to death. The maps of Battlefield 1 are in a class of their own, and are yet to be trumped by any of its successors.

16 Battlefield 5’s Destruction Mechanics Are Great

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Given the more modern roots of Battlefield 5, it’s easy to understand why its destruction mechanics are superior to any other title. This is one of the biggest draws of the Battlefield series that absolutely shines in Battlefield 5.

Watching massive structures and buildings topple down after enough damage is a sight that never ceases to be entertaining. Battlefield 5 might have its fair share of haters, but even these people absolutely love the adrenaline rush of watching these destruction mechanics at their best.

15 Battlefield 1’s Mechanics Are More Balanced

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Battlefield 5 was a game that faced its fair share of issues on launch. However, some people still argue that these issues are still present to a minor extent and negatively impact the gameplay feel.

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Meanwhile, Battlefield 1 is extremely balanced across the board. There were enough years and time spent in development for the majority of bugs to be ironed out, resulting in a smooth and satisfying experience.

14 Battlefield 1 Is Known For More Historical Accuracy

A big part of what makes the Battlefield series so unique is the fact that it always portrays historical events in a way that makes settings appear all the more genuine. This is especially true for Battlefield 1, which uses its World War 1 setting to great effect.

This is also why most people weren’t huge fans of Battlefield 5 — in their eyes, the latest game in the Battlefield series seemed to be compromising on historical accuracy a bit too much. However, this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

13 Battlefield 5 Offers A Fresh And Unique Perspective On Historical Events

While Battlefield 5 might take some liberties when it comes to its World War II setting, you can’t deny that some of these changes do end up making the game feel fresh. After all, World War II has been adapted time and time again in video games, so Battlefield 5’s unique spin on its events certainly prevents any monotony from setting in.

It also helps that Battlefield 5 is a more inclusive game than other titles in the series. This is certainly appreciated in a time where intolerance is anything but accepted.

12 Battlefield 1 Is More Polished And Balanced

When it comes to the debate of Battlefield 5 vs 1, the topic of gameplay is inevitably going to come up at some point or the other. In that regard, Battlefield 1 definitely takes the cake when it comes to the overall polish of the title.

Not only does the game feature better polish, but the mechanics and classes are balanced in a manner that makes each and every playstyle equally efficient in combat. Of course, these improvements are just minor ones over its sequel, so this shouldn’t be the foremost reason to opt for Battlefield 1 over 5.

11 Battlefield 5 Features Slightly Better Gunplay

As would be the case when comparing two first-person shooters, one of the major arguments that govern whether people choose Battlefield 1 or Battlefield 5 is the quality of the gunplay. In this regard, Battlefield 5 has the slimmest of advantages.

This is mainly due to the more modern gameplay innovations present in Battlefield 5. That being said, these improvements aren’t so groundbreaking that they completely overshadow Battlefield 1 either.

10 Battlefield 1 Has A World War 1 Theme

As the title of the game suggests, Battlefield 1 centers around the theme of World War 1. That means, all the iconic weapons of this historical landmark and heavily armored fighting vehicles are included in this game.

On top of that, some historical events that took place during WW1 can also be played in this game. One of them is the Battle of Gallipoli between the British Kingdom against the Ottomans, the main focus of ‘The Runner’ story campaign.

9 Battlefield 5 Has A World War 2 Theme

If you’re looking for a World War 2-themed game, then Battlefield 5 should be the one for you. It picks up right what Battlefield 1 left off.

All Battlefield 5 war story campaigns are set between 1940 to 1945, the last, most crucial five years of World War 2, including the infamous Normandy landings (the D-Day).

8 Battlefield 1 Has Better Character Development

Battlefield 1 features characters from every kind of element from a real-life Australian war hero (Frederick Bishop), the legendary Lawrence of Arabia, to a dirty con-man and self-proclaimed gambler (Clyde Blackburn).

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On the other hand, upon its release, Battlefield 5 met heavy criticism from the fans for its historical inaccuracy. Instead of depicting WW2, the developers sprinkled Battlefield 5 with a fairy tale of non-existent characters.

7 Battlefield 5 Still Has Online Updates

Since its release in 2018, EA and DICE are still supporting Battlefield 5 online mode, at least until last summer when they announced the official summer update. The latest patch of the game includes the brand-new map Al Marj Encampment and the expanded version of Provence.

Unfortunately, the devs also confirmed that this big update is the last. The reason for this was confirmed with the advent of Battlefield 2042, which is shaping up to be a massive and celebrated entry in the series.

6 Battlefield 1 Offers More Steady Gameplay & Better Weaponry

However, speaking about gameplay, Battlefield 1 should come home with the winning belt for this. Even though they’re not as overpowered as Battlefield 5, the weaponry in this game did an excellent job highlighting the key technology of the era.

Speaking about the gameplay, despite being a two-year older game, Battlefield 1’s shooting mechanism and steady gameplay are miles ahead of Battlefield 5’s buggy mechanics.

5 Battlefield 5 Has A Better Multiplayer Experience

In March 2019, the devs released Fortnite-inspired ‘Firestorm’ mode, where players are free to team up for a grand battle royale match. Unlike PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, where any object can serve as your cover, Battlefield 5’s ‘Firestorm’ mode holds no mercy because anything can be destroyed.

Accompanied with such an extensive map, ‘Firestorm’ is an addictive mode to keep you engaged with the world of Battlefield, at least until the release of the next installment.

4 Battlefield 1 Has Incredible Music

To deliver an astonishing, haunting, and grimy world of World War 1, original scores play a significant role in Battlefield 1. It feels more epic and atmospheric; hence the game received two award nominations from The Game Awards 2016 and the 20th D.I.C.E. Awards for its music alone.

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Even though Battlefield 5’s music is just as incredible, Battlefield 1 is something else. Whether you play as Zara Ghufran in the desert of Arabia or Luca Cocchiola in the mud, the game’s soundtrack will keep you company as it perfectly builds the tension in the game.

3 Battlefield 5 Has Slightly Better Graphics

Being a 2018 game has its perks, and Battlefield 5 personifies this with slightly better environments and graphics compared to its predecessor.

Even though they were developed using the same Frostbite engine, the shading, physicality, AI, and in-depth details are far miles ahead in Battlefield 5. EA and DICE really did push the limits in this aspect, especially showcasing the beautiful aurora borealis during the gameplay.

2 Final Conclusion: Battlefield 1

Here we go with the final conclusion. If you’re a history fan who loves World War 1 or even World War 2, then Battlefield 1 is your game. The weaponry system may not be as overpowered as Battlefield 5, but it’s far more realistic than the latter game by miles ahead.

With that being said, Battlefield 1 is a perfect reenaction of the global-scale war that took place between 1914 and 1918. Real-life heroes like Lawrence of Arabia and historical events like the Battle of Gallipoli are beautifully depicted in this game.

1 Final Conclusion: Battlefield 5

However, if you’re looking for an online experience that may still live up to this date, Battlefield 5 should be your consideration. With the latest major update coming this summer and the massive battle royale mode à la Fortnite, Battlefield V ensures that players get the best online experience possible.

With the release of Battlefield 2042 on the horizon, it is fascinating to see what EA and DICE may offer this time.

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«Royal battle» Battlefield V.

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When the release of Apex Legends suddenly took place, it seemed that you could put an end to the «Royal Battle» in Battlefield V . The last shooter DICE already annoyed the audience for many reasons, and now there seemed to be no point in waiting for a new mode. As it turned out, with the hit Respawn «Firestorm» in BFV has almost nothing in common, and fans of Apex Legends is unlikely to please. Much more the mode resembles PUBG , and it will attract the audience of this shooter in the first place.

Slowly but surely

The fact is that Firestorm, unlike many other royal battles, is not suitable for those who prefer an aggressive style of play. In Fortnite , you can quickly respond to shooting by building a wall, in Black Ops 4 the character is mobile and can at least make a slide. AT Battlefield V you’re just a typical World War II soldier who struggles to climb over fences and is nowhere near as athletic as the wall-climbing heroes of Apex Legends . And there are noticeably fewer shelters here than in the shooter Respawn — if someone noticed you and opened fire, you won’t last long.

The chance of winning is much higher for those who are as accurate as possible, do not ask for trouble again, lie on the ground, and do not run around in front of everyone, trying to provoke someone. Therefore, the single mode is literally full of «campers» that do not get out of the houses or hide in the bushes with a sniper rifle. Some run near the ring of fire, trying to catch those who left the danger zone later than expected. Others lie motionless in the tall grass, watching you through the scope and trying not to make a sound. Of course, not everyone behaves this way, but at the end of the match you often die at the hands of just such players.

A lot of this has to do with how awkward some things are done in the game. You start the match with a damaged Level 1 Safety Vest and must find a plate to use and place on your torso. In this case, you no longer have 150 health units, but a little more. To increase the amount of available armor, you need to find a higher quality vest — in rare there are two slots for such plates, in epic — three.

A vest found on the ground or in a house has plates already installed, but if you take it from a dead player, it is empty. It is necessary not only to put on a vest, but also to apply two or three times the plate. But you can only carry a maximum of three pieces with you — that is, the reward for defeating a well-equipped enemy will be the depletion of inventory due to the fact that you are repairing his armor.

Feel like Superman.

Needles in a Haystack

Yes, you can restore the supply of plates by searching the belongings of the same opponent — he probably carried something with him. That’s just how the process of «looting» opponents is arranged here — a real mockery. If in almost all normal royal battles items are put into a bag or box, then here everything just falls out of the pockets of a defeated opponent to the ground. Weapons, cartridges, grenades, plates, protective vests, «Panzerfausts» — everything is somehow scattered, and the player aims at this disgrace and tries to grab the desired item. Obviously, doing this immediately after a shootout in an open field is suicide: until you understand what is where and what you generally need, a horde of opponents will come running. If I did this, remaining on a server with 20 opponents, then I did it only after a 10-second pause and lying in the grass.

The most annoying thing is that the character instantly picks up a weapon when the button is pressed. Therefore, digging through a pile of trash, you can inadvertently replace your machine gun with a sniper rifle and find yourself in an uncomfortable position. At the same time, if you switch back to the automatic, it will suddenly turn out to be not loaded, and you will have to wait for the hero to change the clip. Each gun you pick up ends up in your inventory with an empty magazine, whether you took it from the house or from the enemy. It is clear that this was done in order to save ammo, which is usually scarce anyway, but because of the inconvenient interface, this stupid feature spoils life.

It’s good that there are no weapon modifications, otherwise you could go crazy with such an interface after a couple of matches. In Firestorm, guns work in much the same way as in Fortnite . The same rifle or shotgun has three versions. The simplest, which is not difficult to find, is the standard version of the weapon. A rare variant already boasts either a good sight, or a high-quality stock or an enlarged magazine. The epic version, which is the hardest to find, has all the necessary body kits. At least that’s what the developers say — you can’t find out about the installed modifications anywhere in the game itself.

Well, how to quickly find the right things in this heap?

You can carry two main weapons, a pistol, as well as auxiliary items such as smoke, fragmentation and incendiary grenades, grenade launchers, sticky explosives, mines and others. With such an arsenal of equipment, which is full here, it turns out to be not very useful, at least when playing alone. It not only makes a lot of noise, but also quickly falls apart, especially considering that you can carry up to six charges of «Panzerfaust» with you. Cars, armored personnel carriers and helicopters can become a death trap if someone notices you, but the tank will be stronger. But it is also more difficult to get it — to open the bunker where it is hidden, you need to turn two valves for 20 seconds, not being able to react to the appearance of the enemy. It is not recommended to do this alone, but in a detachment the process is simplified — you can ask your comrades to cover you while you are trying to get into the bunker.

Not surprised

The rest of the gameplay is not much different from analogues: all 64 participants fall out of the plane, land, search houses, look for backpacks and put trash in them. At first glance, the firestorm that gets closer as the game area narrows seems to work somehow differently than in other similar games. This is not just a zone where you gradually lose health — here the fire literally destroys everything in its path. Equipment, houses, small fortifications and flimsy buildings — everything falls apart as soon as fire reaches these objects. It looks terribly spectacular, but in reality this is the most common storm — you won’t burn out in it instantly and you can run in it for several minutes in a row if you have first-aid kits.

However, there are a couple of innovations. Firstly, supply points periodically appear on the map — if you capture one of them, a lot of valuable trophies fell to the ground, including rare or even epic weapons. When playing solo, capturing points is more difficult — all participants in the match see that someone is in that area, and at least one villain will surely come running to kill you. But in squads, you encounter such a problem less often, and it’s easier to respond to danger by playing with the team and communicating via voice communication.

In this mode, destructibility has been preserved, so at the end of the match you can smoke out campers with grenades and stickies.

Secondly, “Firestorm” is the first “piano” in my memory in which a wounded member of the detachment does not kneel idle, waiting for help, but can stand up for himself, taking a pistol in his hand. However, this feature, as expected, does not bring anything good in itself. Now there is no need to hope that the enemy will leave you alone and try to kill your partners — he will definitely finish you off so as not to risk it. And resurrections in the spirit of Apex Legends , unfortunately, is not in the game — if you die, you can immediately leave the match. As a result, this innovation did not improve, but worsened the usual gameplay.

These elements make the Battle Royale in Battlefield V feel dated. You can’t revive allies, mark targets too (a stupid mark when you click on R1, which it’s not clear what it points to, doesn’t count), searching corpses is more difficult than exchanging fire with opponents. The inventory is also strange — it not only takes up most of the screen, but is also inconvenient. It takes so many clicks to get an item out of the backpack and put it in the main slot that sometimes you decide not to do it at all. First, you open the inventory, then use the right stick to go down to the very bottom, take items there, return with the stick a little higher, place, close the inventory … How many such games have come out, you could steal ideas from competitors!

There are a lot of such shortcomings here: either there are problems with hit registration, or the raised weapon is not picked up immediately, which becomes a problem at the very beginning of the match. The sound also raises a lot of questions — for example, why is the character’s stomping so loud that every time it seems like someone is running next to you? Well, spoiled Apex Legends players will miss the quick start of matches: in Firestorm, the search is not so fast, and you have to stand in the starting zone for exactly a minute, and you fall for too long. Although this forces you to take a more responsible approach to each match and appreciate your only life, it is unlikely that the developers have made the process so long for this reason.

Firestorm has 10 melee weapons.

Some of the flaws will probably be fixed soon, but Firestorm will still remain only an additional mode of Battlefield V , and not the main one. It is unlikely that they will actively support it, periodically changing the map, introducing new weapons and generally somehow modifying it. Now it can be fun to play: after all, this is the familiar Battlefield — with excellent shooting, impressive graphics and a variety of vehicles. However, this is the problem — it will be of interest only to the owners of the fifth part, who have already bought the game, but it is unlikely to inspire everyone else to purchase a shooter. This should have either been offered immediately, or done as a separate shareware project. And so — in a month, interest in the «Firestorm» will fade away even among loyal fans.

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Ways to solve bugs, freezes and errors in Battlefield 5

One of the most anticipated shooters of 2018, Battlefield 5, has recently been released. Developers from the DICE studio have made a PC version of the game and console versions for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The game combines the best features past parts of the shooter, and also has a number of innovations. One of the key innovations was the «royal battle».

If you count all parts of Battlefield, the most recent part is 16 in total. It’s really difficult to introduce something new and interesting when so many versions of the game have already been released. Nevertheless, the developers managed to include a couple of new modes and change the gameplay mechanics.

All innovations, no matter how well they are perfected, often lead to errors during the release. In the speed after the release of Battlefield 5, complaints about errors, bugs, image freezes and crashes began to appear on the forums. Quite a few players have experienced FPS drops, game crashes, failures when connecting to servers, loss of network access, etc. The DICE developers assure that they are aware of the errors and will fix them as soon as possible. Until then, the use of manual methods for correcting errors is relevant.

After the update, you should check how well the game began to work. If performance continues to be a weak point, you will have to slightly lower the graphics in the game settings. This should be done until the FPS evens out and becomes sufficient for a comfortable game. Additionally, disable DirectX 12 and enable Future Frame.

DirectX 12 bugs

A large number of Battlefield 5 PC players have reported severe FPS drops and intermittent screen freezes. The best solution for gamers with DirectX 12 is to disable it. There is no noticeable difference in graphics performance with DX12, just like after turning it off.

Connection problems

The forum is literally filled with messages about losing connection with the game server during the connection phase or in the game itself. Additionally, quite a few complaints appear on the «Not enough bandwidth» window.

To correct errors:

1. Restart the Wi-Fi router. It is better to disconnect it for 5-10 minutes from the network and turn it on again.
2. Check if connections are blocked by antivirus or Windows Firewall. To check that the problem is really in the firewall, you should temporarily disable it and check the connection.

If both methods did not help, it remains only to wait for the release of the next fix.

Missing Online Access

Missing Online Access appears in the notification window. You cannot connect to an online game with this message. All multiplayer features become unavailable. For many players with a problem, turning off DirectX 12 helps to get rid of it. The parameter is located right in the game settings.

Improvements and items do not appear

An issue has been reported in which progress rewards are not appearing when completing achievements. The most likely cause is excessive load on the server. This bug can be fixed by saving, exiting to the main menu of the game and reloading the record.