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Call of DutyandBattlefieldare noNeed For Speedgames, but the involvement of Electronic Arts with the latter proves why vehicle mechanics are so fluid inBFgames. It’s been a hard time for both the video games as the fans aren’t happy with the franchises’ latest installments.WhileMW3could’ve been betterbut chose to accompanyBF 2042in its worst time.
Coincidently, both video games are the latest in their respective franchises and deemed by fans as worst, in their respective franchises of course. It wouldn’t be a surprise if fans were surprised to think about what is happening with the major video game franchises right now.BFreallyneeds a different strategy if they are to outshineCoDin the gaming arena.
Fans Can Drive, Or Fly, For Hours But They’ll Still Want More
Despite the fact that the latestBFgame didn’t live up to the fans’ expectations, it certainly has some aspects that players would agree are far better thanCall of Duty. Vehicles for one, are something players find enjoyable inBFgames in contrast toCoD. Control and mechanics are just pleasurably fluid.
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Recently, a user on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shared a video from September 2022 showcasing the ease players have in controlling vehicles. It was originally shared by a Twitch streamer called Ashe who pulled off what may seem like an impossible task at first. Taking the chopper in a no-fly zone and out is no easy feat but Ashe made it look like a cakewalk.
No Fly Zone 🚁#Battlefield2042#Battlefield#TwitchStreamersAsheBF on Twitch@Battlefieldpic.twitter.com/wCpMoN6V9s
— Ashe (@AsheWRLD)June 27, 2025
One user called In4ab8tin shared aBF‘s open beta gameplay back in 2021, embracing the chopper gameplay before the game’s launch.
@BattlefieldThis is the Chopper gameplay we want back in Battlefield 2042. Thanks.#Battlefield2042OpenBetapic.twitter.com/DXYgd1iqi1
— In4ab8tin (@In4ab8tin)June 23, 2025
And it’s not just the case in the air, vehicles on the ground are a delight to watch in the game.
We had a LOVELY brawling time on@Battlefield2042 last week..
The new infantry fighting vehicle is quite monstrous!
Full vid👀->https://t.co/Md72vfUDk6pic.twitter.com/EgJ1vKyUaE
— TAG (@2AngryGamers)June 18, 2025
Despite the visual treats, not many people appear to have been playing the game with only 11K users active at the press time.
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At one point,Call of Dutytoo tried to master the art of driving, when it releasedWarzonefor the first time. Players were actually impressed by the vehicle mechanics initially but then all went to vain with its transition toWarzone 2.0.
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One user called Qwertykeybaord expressed his disappointment in one post on the social media platform Reddit. He wrote, “Can’t believe we used to have such a good game.”
Commentbyu/TheEternalGazedfrom discussioninCODWarzone
Driving vehicles on the ground or flying choppers isn’t really a specialty ofCoDgames. Despite the game having 7 times the users as compared toBattlefieldplaying the game at press time, driving appears unreal in contrast to its long-time rival.
Now as the nextCoDgame is due this year, they can make driving and flying smoother this time and give a better experience to players as they explore a diverse array of maps.
Do you thinkCall of Dutycan do better thanBattlefieldconcerning vehicle mechanics? We would like to know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Anurag Batham
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
