Discussion about the game Battlefield 5.
Discussion about the game Battlefield 5.
People with origin access premier can join on the 9th. I’m wondering if it’s possible to enroll in premier, purchase battlefield at a 10% discount, and then cancel your subscription at the end of the month. This would let you play battlefield 5 early for $7.50 while retaining your stats and the game.
It's around fifteen dollars, but it's a monthly fee. You get access to the premium tier for the rest of the month, and all your account stats from the origin stay with you in the main game.
On topic: Yes, I believe you could do this. I would imagine you can keep any games you paid discount price for after you cancel your Origin Access. I was actually just about to post a topic on the Battlefield V early access shenanigans: - Ea Access Basic subscribers ($5/month) get to play 10-hour trial from November 9 - Ea Access Premier Subscribers ($15/month) get to play full game, November 9 - Pre-orders of the deluxe edition ($80!!) get to play November 15 - "Regular" people who just buy the game ($60) get to play November 20 So let me get this straight: I paid $60, pre-ordered the basic version of the game... so I only get to play 2 weeks after people with Origin Access??? That is so obnoxious. Hell, even if you have pre-ordered the deluxe version of the game for $80, you only get to play 1 week after the origin access subscribers, not same day! Also, it used to be that you got to play maybe 3-5 days early. But this is 2 weeks!! 2 whole weeks! So the game is finished, it is out, they are just delaying release for a big group of people that actually pay $60 for the game! Such bullshit. My question: Would you subscribe to Origin Access to get early access to games, even if you already bought the game? It seems ridiculous. Basically I am now paying $75 (15 + 60) to play early. Such a ripoff. Even still, I am tempted to sign up for at least EA Access basic for $5/month, so I can start playing some. Most of my time is spent in Red Dead Redemption 2 anyway, so doubt I will put much more than 10 hours in. But it just sucks having to pay extra to play on the day of release! To me, this is bad for the game. People who get to "play early", will experience a smaller playerbase, fewer servers. Hell, everyone is busy playing Red Dead Redemption 2 anyway, so this kind of thing could kill the game on arrival if nobody is playing. What are your thoughts?
I understand why this seems unbelievable. It's unsettling that starting the game early means agreeing 11 days ahead with full certainty. Will there be opportunities to pay for a month or two of early access in the coming years? We can't say for sure, but it seems like a tactic to demonstrate how companies profit from a single product. Personally, I wouldn't pay for early access in most games, except for the battlefield, which I play with friends and often solo. As mentioned before, the cost after cancellation is around seven or eight dollars with discounts, which I find reasonable. It's strange that those who pay 80 still play six days after others with origin premier. It's curious they let this flexibility exist, though. I definitely wouldn't choose this for any other EA title. I think it could be a slippery slope, but I don't believe it will significantly affect players. Battlefield remains battlefield, and if you've played others, you'll know how it will work. The competitive edge will likely fade within a day or two for early players. It'll be fun to watch the player numbers and server availability on the 9th—do you know if that date is midnight or if it opens Friday morning or afternoon?
I understand your perspective. During the Beta phase, access started at 10 AM Eastern Time, so a November 9th release would likely follow a similar schedule. Your observation about the competitive edge is valid. The main issue lies in how quickly weapon upgrades are now available—no longer just minor improvements, but substantial changes like faster bullets and reduced recoil without any trade-offs. Compared to previous versions in Battlefield 1 that offered some perks but also drawbacks, this shift gives players a clear advantage. It feels unfair and undermines the value of early access. Maybe they intended to push players toward starting sooner. This really disappoints me. I might even consider skipping my pre-order.
It's really interesting I didn't consider that before! I used to think weapon upgrades weren't important, but now I see how they matter. Still, I wouldn't normally be interested, but this situation is different. Lol