Eurogamer: We’ve been waiting a little while for an explanation of how Tides of War – Battlefield 5’s new live services system to replace the premium pass – will actually work. The developer has been pretty cagey on the subject, which is unsurprising in the wake of the backlash over Star Wars Battlefront 2’s loot boxes – a mistake DICE said it “can’t afford to make” in future.
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