The gaming community is buzzing with speculation as Battlefield 6 prepares to face off against Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in what promises to be one of the most intense FPS rivalries of the year. However, recent leaks suggest Battlefield 6 might be starting this competition at a significant disadvantage due to its platform strategy.

While both franchises offer distinct shooter experiences, they've historically been compared in terms of commercial success. Call of Duty focuses on fast-paced gunplay, while Battlefield delivers large-scale warfare with combined arms combat. The four-year gap since the last major Battlefield release and the mixed reception of Battlefield 2042 have already put the franchise behind in terms of market relevance.

The crucial factor that might decide this year's FPS battle is platform availability. Reports indicate Battlefield 6 will skip Xbox One and PlayStation 4, focusing exclusively on next-gen hardware. This stands in stark contrast to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which is expected to maintain cross-generation support to reach its massive player base.

From a technical perspective, abandoning last-gen consoles allows Battlefield 6 to fully leverage the power of modern hardware, potentially delivering groundbreaking visuals and larger-scale battles. However, this decision comes at a cost - millions of players still gaming on previous generation systems will be excluded from the experience.

EA's ambitious goal of attracting 100 million players to Battlefield 6 seems particularly challenging without last-gen support. While the game might achieve critical success and satisfy core fans, its sales numbers will likely pale in comparison to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's cross-platform approach.