EA released a short film for the upcoming release ofBattlefield 2042and it has several fans of the series hyped. Among other details included in the video is a returning fan-favorite character fromBattlefield 4.
The recentBattlefield 2042video gives fans of the series an idea of what world they will be competing in when the game releases in October. It also sets up some characters, including Kimble “Irish” Graves. Irish is a returning character fromBattlefield 4who many fans of the series celebrated the return of in response to the short film.
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Irish is a returningBattlefield 4soldier voiced by Michael K. Williams, known for his portrayal of Omar onThe Wire, Moussa inAssassin’s Creed, and Archie Baldwin inNBA 2K21. Fans of theBattlefieldseries were given a taste of Williams' performance in the upcoming game during EA’s lengthy narrative setup forBattlefield 2042.
EA’sBattlefield 2042film focused on Irish, Clayton “Pak” Pakowski, Rao, and other soldiers. Pak accuses Irish of being a traitor for joining No-Pat and asked how much they’re paying him. Irish confirms that his only loyalty is to the refugees on the warship they’re both on, including Pak himself.
Pak threatens Irish that if he gives a character known as Oz an important case, the “terrorist” would start World War 3. Seemingly midway through a plan, Irish confirms with a look of dedication that he knows what he’s fighting for. Alongside familiar characters such as Irish and Pak, theBattlefield 2042short filmintroduces some new characters such as Irish’s son.
As Pak is still recovering, the warship is attacked by multiple aircraft that attempt to evade enemies by sailing a warship into a category five storm, a feature alreadyconfirmed forBattlefield 2042. After a struggle against the aircraft, Pak is among several soldiers shot to death in theBattlefield 2042video. Shortly afterward, Irish picks up a rocket launcher and destroys the jet that shot Pak.
After the conflict ends in theBattlefield 2042narrative video, Irish retrieves Pac’s dog tags and stares at them in defeat. Another fallen soldier sent out a final message before being defeated which Irish acknowledges before a call to arms. Irish finishes theBattlefield 2042short film with a recruitment message to any “No-pat who will listen” to join the fight against Oz and his army. This will presumably be where players come in whenBattlefield 2042launches.
AlthoughBattlefield 2042won’t have a singleplayer campaign, EA is still giving it a narrative touch with this short film. Other short films may be included in the announcements leading up to the game’s launch in the Fall. SeveralBattlefieldveterans are celebrating the return ofBattlefield 4’s Irish in the comments section of the short film.
Battlefield 2042release on October 22 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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