'We wanted to change that perception, so we've built several completely new teamplay oriented gadgets specifically for the Recon class so he can be a team player, even if he's sitting on the top of Wookie Mountain.' 'Recon traditionally has been seen as just a sniper,' senior mulitplayer designer Alan Kertz said. The Recon class is still a snipe-o-man, though he's picking up some new toys and tricks DICE isn't willing to reveal just yet.
'It makes sense that the class on the frontline will be able to revive fallen team mates,' DICE explains.Įngineers are largely the same as ever, able to repair vehicles, and armed with carbines and RPGs. The Assault class picks up the eliminated Medic's healing abilities, although DICE insists it's still the same old 'frontline run and gun class' and players needn't equip life-giving gear if they want more death-dealing tools instead. However, roles have been combined, rather than outright eliminated. More Battlefield 3 fact crumbs have dripped from the info-mouth of DICE, with a new blog post explaining the shooter's revamped multiplayer classes.īattlefield 3 only has four classes, down from seven in Battlefield 2.
