Battlefield 1 dynamic weather will affect gameplay

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We all know that dynamic weather will be on Battlefield 1, but now we have learned how the dynamic weather will affect gameplay because player will not have technology like infrared scopes and GPS.

"All multiplayer maps in Battlefield 1 have dynamic weather that can occur as part of a larger immersion ecosystem. Unlike the game's destructible environments, weather is an outside factor that you can’t control. Things can shift in small ways (like the sun peeking out of the clouds and turning an overcast map into a sunny one) but there are larger changes that can happen that will nudge you to adjust how you play."

Players will find dense fog limiting their vision, which will make it harder for snipers to be effective at long range. Rain will not change how far you can see, but it will distort and distract your vision. Arial gameplay will also be affected by weather conditions. For instance, rain makes you become more cautious when flying close to mountains or the ground.

"Weather impacts just about everything in the game. Raindrops are visible on the weapons, birds go away when the wind picks up, the audio changes during a sandstorm. Like so much else in Battlefield 1, we wanted to make sure weather makes the player immersed with the world, both visually and thematically. The western front has more heavy rain, and we make sure the fog in the trench wars has more density, and feels close to the ground. Up in the Alps in the Italian campaign, there’s a sense of low fog in the valley, and if you move up to the mountain tops you get rid of the fog. You can even see the fog below you."

"Dynamic weather gives flavor to specific matches, creating unforgettable moments that feel more unique - more personal. Even after multiple matches, you will encounter a combination of weather, location and gameplay you've never experienced before, with a new dimension to your Battlefield moments."

Head over to the Official Battlefield 1 Blog for more.

You'll be able to get a small glimpse of how weather affects gameplay when the Battlefield open beta rolls out on August 31st.

Battlefield 1 releases October 21st on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.