Ghost Recon Frontlinewas recently announced to a very mixed reception, as afree-to-play multiplayer shootermay not have been exactly what fans were hoping for from the nextGhost Recongame.Frontlinerepresents a new direction for the series, and while not all are particularly thrilled, it does look as though it could still be a blast to play.
In particular, the flagship game mode ofGhost Recon Frontline, Expedition, looks as though it could be of great interest to the right player. On the surface, Expedition may appear like any other battle royale game mode, but there’s a lot more to it than that. For fans willing to approachGhost Recon Frontlinewith an open mind,Ghost Recon Frontline’sExpedition mode could produce hours of fun.
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What is Ghost Recon Frontline?
Therecently revealedGhost Recon Frontlinehasn’t received the warmest of receptions fromGhost Reconfans. While many were eagerly anticipating the next entry in theGhost Reconfranchise, most were hoping the series would return to its roots with a more old school style of gameplay. However,Frontlineis far from the classic style of aGhost Recongame, instead taking the series further into unexplored depths.Ghost Recon Frontlineis closer to a battle royale game, but with a major difference. This is unfamiliar territory forGhost Recon, and as such, many players are not all too happy with the announcement.
For players who are dissatisfied with the seemingly new direction of theGhost Reconfranchise, however,Frontlinemay still be worth checking out.Ghost Recon Frontlineis a free to play game, which may giveFrontlinean advantage over olderGhost Recongames.Ghost Recon Frontlinemay also be warmly received by fans ofGhost Recon Phantoms, a previous PvP entry into theGhost Reconseries. That game had a dedicated fanbase of its own, but ultimately it struggled and its servers were shut down in 2016. Despite the negative reaction from some, others will be hoping for a different outcome in the case ofGhost Recon Frontline. Fans will also be eager to try outFrontline’snew Expedition game mode to see ifGhost Recon’sreturn to PvP has been worth the wait.
What is Ghost Recon Frontline’s Expedition Mode?
Ghost Recon Frontlinehas two primary game modes to keep fans entertained. The first of which is a nine vs nine domination mode called Control, which will have a familiar premise to most fans of multiplayer shooters. But the main mode that will be of interest to fans isFrontline’snew Expedition mode. This isFrontline’slarge scale battle royale-type mode that has provoked equal parts interest and ire in theGhost Reconfanbase. While some fans are disappointed to see theGhost Reconfranchise produce its own battle royale mode andfollow in the footsteps of the likes ofCall of Duty Warzone, andBattlefield 5: Firestorm, others have noted thatGhost Recon Frontline’sExpedition mode looks like a unique take on the genre.
InFrontline’sExpeditions mode, players are thrust into a 102 player lobby made up of 34 teams of three. The mode is set on Drakemoor island, which has recently seen an environmental disaster. On first impressions, this sounds like a fairly standard battle royale mode. However, unlike other battle royale modes where the combat circle is steadily closing on the centre of the map, there is no such circle in Expedition. Instead, players will be tasked with collecting three pieces of intel before fleeing the island by calling in an extraction helicopter. This will of course alert enemies to the player’s location, and the goal will then be to stave off the onslaught of enemy players and escape Drakemoor with all the intel.Frontline’sbattle royale modestands out among others that are available, so it may yet stand a fighting chance.
Ghost Recon Frontlineis in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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