The Fine Print: Battlefield 1’s Premium Friends Prohibits XP Gains

Battlefield 1 has today unveiled a new system to prevent the community from being splintered in terms of DLC maps, a monkey that has long been on the backs of first-person shooters. Battlefield 1 now has what it calls "premium friends," that EA thinks will do the trick. But, the devil, as they say, is in the details.

How it works: If you don't have the Premium Pass that gives you access to Battlefield 1's DLC maps, but you're in a party with someone who does, you can now play in those maps.

Limitations: As was spelled out in a blog post by game produce Andreas Skoglund, only owners of the Premium pass will earn XP from games played on DLC maps. If you're a party member of a premium pass owner, you will earn no XP.

Pat on the back: Your experience will instead be banked, so to speak, and you will get it all as one lump sum if and when you decide to purchase the premium pack yourself.

While it's certainly a positive step that they're offering a way to unite a community that would otherwise be split up by DLC maps, a'la Call of Duty, players should know that they won't be leveling up the same way as their premium pals. Consider this a public service announcement.

Upcoming Releases
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
Star Citizen is an upcoming space trading and combat simulator video game for Microsoft Windows. Star Citizen will consist of two main components: first person space combat and trading in a massively multiplayer persistent universe and customizable private servers (known as Star Citizen), and a branching single-player game (known as Squadron 42). The game will also feature VR support.
Atlas is an action-rpg with rogue-like elements where you use your ability to control the ground to fight the enemies and move through procedurally generated worlds.
Damnview: Built From Nothing is a simulation sandbox game about occidental culture and its different social classes. Immerse yourself into a decadent urban sprawl, all while working precarious jobs where you will either be absorbed into the system, or cast out of society’s machine. Damnview: Built From Nothing is a game about despair, the hostility of capitalism, and the need…
Reviews
X