Battlefield 1 Brings Back Specializations, Letting You Tailor-Make Your Playstyle

Battlefield 1 has a big expansion, In the Name of the Tsar, coming next month, which will include the usual assortment of new maps, weapons, and other goodies, but it will also bring some pretty major gameplay shakeups. For instance, developer DICE has just revealed Specializations (essentially the Battlefield version of Call of Duty's Perks) are coming back. Here's how they'll work, and a list of all the specializations on the way:

How it works

Specializations are broken down into two different variants: Generic and Kit Specific. Every class has access to 7 Generic Specializations and 2 Kit Specific Specializations. All players will start with 3 Specializations by default: Flak, Cover and Quick Regen. Further Specializations will be unlocked via completion of new Service Assignments. Specializations are designed to give players more opportunities and diversity within each kit, not necessarily more power overall. Choices should provide more depth and strategy to gameplay.

Generic:

• Flak: Incoming damager from explosions is reduced by 15%
• Cover: Incoming suppression is reduced by 25%
• Quick Regen: Decrease time before Out of Combat Heal by 20%
• Quick Unspot: Decrease length of time you are Spotted by 2 seconds
• Bayonet Training: Bayonet charge lasts 1 second longer and recovers 1 second quicker
• Hasty Retreat: Increase your maximum sprint speed by 10% whilst you are Suppressed
• Camouflage: When moving slowly or stationary you are invisible to Spot Flares

Assault:

• Juggernaut: Your Gas Mask also reduces explosive damage by 15% (does stack)
• Controlled Demolition: TNT is now detonated sequentially

Medic:

• Stimulant Syringe: Reviving an ally give you both a 20% sprint speed for 8 seconds (Does not stack)
• Concealed Rescue: Downed Squad Mates within 20m drop smoke to cover their revival (40s cooldown)

Support:

• Unbreakable: Incoming suppression is reduced by 75% when your Bipod is deployed
• Pin Down: The Duration an enemy remains spotted is extended via Suppression

Scout:

• Scapegoat: A decoy is automatically deployed when struck below 35 health by a distant enemy (30s cooldown)
• Perimeter Alarm: When your Trip Mine is triggered enemies within 15m are marked on the mini-map

Specializations can currently be tried out in Battlefield 1's Community Testing Environment, which is now available on Xbox One and PS4 in addition to PC.

Battlefield 1 – In the Name of the Tsar marches onto PC, Xbox One, and PS4 in September.