The latest installments of Call of Duty and Battlefield have faced criticism. Players complain about weak maps, performance issues, and a lack of new ideas. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been particularly criticized, while Battlefield 6 was received more calmly. The campaigns of both series are also criticized for losing scale and spectacle.
On February 22, 2026, Guerrilla Games' shooter for PlayStation 3, Killzone 3, turned 15 years old. The game offered faster and more mobile gameplay compared to Killzone 2, responsive controls, the ability to carry three types of weapons, and well-developed close combat. The missions became larger, and the locations became more diverse.
Killzone 3 is often praised for its cinematic staged scenes, large battlefields, and aggressive AI that actively used the environment. The sound design and graphics for 2011 were considered one of the best on the PS3.
According to the author of a note on the Comicbook portal, returning to the approach of Killzone 3, with large levels and spectacular scenes, would help new parts of Call of Duty and Battlefield regain the feeling of a large-scale military drama. This is what fans believe once made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Battlefield 1 popular.
