4v4v4 Battleground when!?

CrimsonXReaper

Hi there! When can we expect 4v4v4 battlegrounds to return?

It’s safe to say that MOST battleground players are eagerly waiting to dive back into this nostalgic game mode. Is it still on the roadmap, or has it been shelved forever!?

In my opinion... this should permanently replace all future weekend events, no exceptions.

Moonspawn

4v4v4 objectives or 4v4v4 deathmatch?

CrimsonXReaper

Moonspawn wrote: »

4v4v4 objectives or 4v4v4 deathmatch?

The specifics will vary based on the event selected, provided it adheres to the 4v4v4 structure.

CrimsonXReaper

You can deathmatch regardless of the objectives.

Moonspawn

CrimsonXReaper wrote: »

You can deathmatch regardless of the objectives.

What if each the objective modes could be converted into arguably better versions of Deathmatch?

CrimsonXReaper

That’s a spicy idea, Moonspawn 🔥—folding Deathmatch into every Battleground mode would radically shift the dynamics of ESO PvP. Let’s break down what that could mean:

🧠 Strategic Implications
- Objective vs. Kill Balance: Players would need to juggle between chasing objectives (like relics or flags) and racking up kills. This could reward aggressive playstyles while still valuing tactical coordination.
- Team Composition: Builds might shift toward burst damage and survivability across all modes, since kills would always matter. Support roles could become more vital for sustain and healing medals.
- Medal Farming: Deathmatch medals (like Bruiser, Gladiator, Fearless Physician) would be earnable in every match, potentially boosting leaderboard scores and rewards.

⚔️ Gameplay Experience
- Less “Objective Ignoring”: Right now, some players treat every mode like a Deathmatch anyway. Making kills count everywhere could legitimize that behavior while still encouraging objective play.
- More Intensity: Every moment would matter. Even in a flag run, a clutch kill could swing the match. It’d raise the stakes and possibly reduce AFK or passive play.
- Casual Appeal: For players who just want to jump in and fight, this hybrid model could make Battlegrounds more accessible and fun.

🛠️ Potential Challenges
- Mode Identity: Each Battleground mode has its own flavor. Blending Deathmatch into all of them might dilute that uniqueness.
- Balance Complexity: ZOS would need to carefully tune point values so that objectives don’t become irrelevant compared to kill scores.
- Queue Preferences: Some players already wish for a Deathmatch-only queue. If every mode includes kills, that desire might shift toward “objective-only” queues instead.

Chrisilis

Moonspawn wrote: »

4v4v4 objectives or 4v4v4 deathmatch?

Both! Any! Something! The old maps, the old modes, they dont have to do anything, just turn em back on and call it a day. What I wouldn't give for some variety at this point. Same four maps over and over, there used to be eight. Ill bet 5 bucks there's no concrete info on any 4v4v4 until November, the one year anniversary of this...debacle.

ZoS Kevin did comment on a very recent thread re: the status of 3 team bg's. He said they were having a phone meeting with the PvP team this week and that he would ask the team about the future of 4v4v4. Hopefully he will get back to us with more than just "the team is aware of the interest in 3 way bg's and its being discussed" which would be a very non-answer answer. Sigh.

karthrag_inak

Not soon enough, unfortunately. Khajiit sorely misses them