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After more than two weeks of voting, sometimes quite fierce and confusing, we have come to a natural conclusion – the overwhelming majority of players considers Siege of Cairo to be the best map in Battlefield 6, followed by Contaminated and the highly successful remake, Golmud Railway.

Summary of winners:

🥇Siege of Cairo (±520)

🥈Contaminated (±400)

🥉Golmud Railway (±310)

• Iberian Offensive (±140)

• Grand Bazaar (±30)

The final round is over, which means it's time to summarize the overall results of our contest. The results are that...

In fact, almost any map could have won in any of the votes. Just for fun, we conducted a cross-section of the audience across several subreddits to understand what people expect or dream about from future content, not only in Battlefield 6 but also in its sequels. And over the franchise's 20+ years, trends have shaped the series, creating a pretty diverse fanbase. For some, it's all about massive battles on huge maps in modes like Conquest/Breakthrough, while for others, it's also a great way to get a quick dopamine rush in Close Quarters modes.

That's why I made exceptions in cases where a particular game generated significant hype and maps that were essentially different received nearly identical votes. However, for those who love raw numbers, I will attach a second image at the end of our story – a cleaner one, showing the voting leaders at the time of the vote count. Swipe right to see it.

Someone might ask me, "What's all this for? Do you really think any of these maps will make it into the game? We want new maps, dumbass! ". Not at all, I don't think so. I, like you, want to see new maps in the new game.

The idea for this event came from our first glimpse on Operation Firestorm: "Damn, they want to bring back old players! So remakes will play a big role. But... which maps would people want to experience again in a new package? What would I personally want? ".

And so we came to this. We've looked for 15 main installments (Play4Free and Battlefield Online didn't make the list due to their niche nature... well, they just didn't fit into the draft to be honest 🫣😁) and it was done for fun, understanding that all the content was written by the developers from scratch, but at the same time, perhaps this will be good data for someone at DICE and Battlefield Studios for the future plans. This isn't a mass vote and it didn't capture the overwhelming majority of players; it's just Reddit, but still. We are all quite demanding, that's worth something!

Thank you all for participating, guys! This was my very first experience of this kind, and I'm glad if you enjoyed the event. Have a great game, soldiers, no matter what Battlefield game you're playing right now! 👋

UPD. In the case of Bad Company 2, Atacama Desert actually won in the clear vote; I mixed up the picture 😅

> PREVIOUS ROUND

> BEGINNING

After more than two weeks of voting, sometimes quite fierce and confusing, we have come to a natural conclusion – the overwhelming majority of players considers Siege of Cairo to be the best map in Battlefield 6, followed by Contaminated and the highly successful remake, Golmud Railway.

Summary of winners:

🥇Siege of Cairo (±520)

🥈Contaminated (±400)

🥉Golmud Railway (±310)

• Iberian Offensive (±140)

• Grand Bazaar (±30)

The final round is over, which means it's time to summarize the overall results of our contest. The results are that...

In fact, almost any map could have won in any of the votes. Just for fun, we conducted a cross-section of the audience across several subreddits to understand what people expect or dream about from future content, not only in Battlefield 6 but also in its sequels. And over the franchise's 20+ years, trends have shaped the series, creating a pretty diverse fanbase. For some, it's all about massive battles on huge maps in modes like Conquest/Breakthrough, while for others, it's also a great way to get a quick dopamine rush in Close Quarters modes.

That's why I made exceptions in cases where a particular game generated significant hype and maps that were essentially different received nearly identical votes. However, for those who love raw numbers, I will attach a second image at the end of our story – a cleaner one, showing the voting leaders at the time of the vote count. Swipe right to see it.

Someone might ask me, "What's all this for? Do you really think any of these maps will make it into the game? We want new maps, dumbass! ". Not at all, I don't think so. I, like you, want to see new maps in the new game.

The idea for this event came from our first glimpse on Operation Firestorm: "Damn, they want to bring back old players! So remakes will play a big role. But... which maps would people want to experience again in a new package? What would I personally want? ".

And so we came to this. We've looked for 15 main installments (Play4Free and Battlefield Online didn't make the list due to their niche nature... well, they just didn't fit into the draft to be honest 🫣😁) and it was done for fun, understanding that all the content was written by the developers from scratch, but at the same time, perhaps this will be good data for someone at DICE and Battlefield Studios for the future plans. This isn't a mass vote and it didn't capture the overwhelming majority of players; it's just Reddit, but still. We are all quite demanding, that's worth something!

Thank you all for participating, guys! This was my very first experience of this kind, and I'm glad if you enjoyed the event. Have a great game, soldiers, no matter what Battlefield game you're playing right now! 👋

UPD. In the case of Bad Company 2, Atacama Desert actually won in the clear vote; I mixed up the picture 😅

> PREVIOUS ROUND

> BEGINNING (BF1 ROUND)

We've finally reached the final round of our voting series!

Battlefield 2042, surprisingly, has two winners (again) – fans of the game singled out thе multi-level Exposure and the post-patch Orbital, which many associate with this entry. Yes, it's highly doubtful we'll see these maps in the foreseeable future (as, perhaps, with most of the maps presented in the post), but it was nonetheless quite interesting. Personally, I thought most people would vote for the "None" option 😅😂

🥇 Exposure (±100)

🥈 Orbital (±100)

🥉 Redacted (±65)

• Reclaimed (±50)

– or –

• Spearhead (±50)

We should have finished here... but before we wrap things up, I'd like to invite you to vote for the best map in Battlefield 6. The game is now 8 months old, and in that time, we've already received 15 maps (not counting the RedSec map and its variations), with 5 more coming in the next few months.

Which map or even maps were your favorites right now? Which has the potential to become a certified hood classic (or already is), something you'd love to see in another BF in the future?

> PREVIOUS ROUND

> RESULTS

The voting for the best map in Battlefield V has concluded, and the results will surprise you – four maps have been crowned winners: Arras, Iwo Jima, Devastation, and Provence!

Well, each of them definitely deserves a place, if not in Battlefield 6, then in future installments of the series. I personally chose Operation Underground, but I love Iwo Jima and Arras just as much, so you, guys, have great taste 😉

🥇Arras (±120)

🥈Iwo Jima (±110)

🥉Devastation (±90)

• Provence (±80)

• Twisted Metal (±50)

The next stage of voting is probably the most painful for some players. Battlefield 2042 released in 2021, and after watching the stunning trailers, people expected to get one of the best gaming experiences in the franchise's history.

The result is, you know the drill: the class system was replaced by specialists, gigantic launch maps lacking proper layout (at least until design patches), containers, buggy netcode, poor progression, and cheap destruction at release. Overall, the game wasn't exactly a smash hit, and therefore the content support was also disappointing for fans.

However, as with BFV, the game found a loyal audience who, despite everything, fell in love with the game for its setting and final polished state. Granted, the online numbers aren't as impressive, but still... BF2042 manages to show signs of life during the period of BF6 relevance, especially among fans of PvE modes.

The question is: would any of the maps from the controversial entry be suitable for Battlefield 6 gameplay, or are your wounds from the failure of Battlefield 2042 still fresh and you are against it? Is there a good exception that would work well with some design changes?

Another round has come to an end. The winner is... Amiens!

I'd like to say so, but again, it's not that clear-cut. Yes, Amiens is in the 1st place numerically, but considering my comment voting for it garnered over 50 votes, there are three leaders without it – all with ~100 votes. Smells like a conflict of interest? I don't know, but I believe the BF1 maps are worth considering, so this time the winners are Amiens, St. Quentin Scar, and Argonne Forest.

The Golden Trinity, isn't? The community believes each of them would fit in well with the fast-paced gameplay of BF6.

🥇Amiens (~100/±150)

🥈St. Quentin Scar (±90)

🥉Argonne Forest (±80)

• Ballroom Blitz (±40)

– or –

• Nivelle Nights (±30)

And we're already at the finish line – our next participant is Battlefield V. The game was initially met with a bad reception – the release trailer was off-putting with its fantasy-focused approach and lack of WWII atmosphere. It could have simply repeated the Battlefield 1 formula... but nevertheless, in the end, it's not all that bad?... The game has emerged from under the rubble of failed ideas and become one of the most beloved games among fans, thanks to good gunplay (DICE got rid of ADS Bloom), the Tides of War update, and the subsequent failure of Battlefield 2042.

Yes, we unfortunately didn't get the planned Eastern Front and the USSR as a playable team, but the game found its loving, devoted audience and is still finding new players who decided to give it a chance. And yes, it's definitely worth a look if you can find it on sale, which happens pretty often.

Which Battlefield V map do you think is the best for BF6?

Hello there!

I've been running a series of polls on another sub for two weeks now, and for some reason, the moderators of that sub didn't like my efforts, despite the audience's general interest. I won't go into details and just want to thank the mods of LowSodiumBattlefield for providing a great platform to finish this event properly.

> The remaining posts will be published here first and duplicated on the other sub, because even though the posts have been restored, the chance of someone trying to ruin everything is still too high.

So... Downtown won the previous round! This isn't surprising – the Battlefield Hardline community has always held this map in high regard. According to rumors, there's a good chance it'll appear in Battlefield 6! This revered map could be one of three that will appear in Season 5 with the return of the Levolution system.

The next game is one of the most revered in the series, and that's Battlefield 1. While some players may call it a simplified game compared to its predecessors (for example, we lost the ability to customize weapons, and the ADS Bloom & Sweet Spot system equalized newcomers and skilled players), it's also the most atmospheric entry in the Battlefield franchise's history.

The art design, the lighting, the music, the visually stunning maps, the Behemoth system, the trenches, the gas masks, the satisfying close-quarters combat, the animations, the whole characterization... it was and is an amazing game, poured with soul and which, perhaps, better than any other, showed what war is and how terrible it is. Coupled with this, BF1 is a great anthology story about ordinary people who were drawn into the war that was supposed to end all wars. The game respected all nations and all the people who lost their lives and loved ones in WWI. If only Battlefield V were like this... oh, I have already gone too far.

Anyway...

Which Battlefield 1 map do you think would be a worthy addition to the Battlefield 6 map pool and make the new game richer?

> NEXT ROUND

REMEMBER: NO FUN ALLOWED

One of the moderators apparently really doesn't like me. He already deleted my first post, but then someone else reinstated it and allowed this event to continue.

We spent two weeks voting to figure out which maps would be ideal for Battlefield 6, and due to some trumped-up rules issues, of course, we won't be able to summarize the results, and the saddest thing is that there's no other platform where we can continue this. r/Battlefield and r/Battlefield6 share a same moderator pool.

It was fun to try! I hope you enjoyed participating in the process. See you on the battlefield, soldiers!

Round 11 has come to an end.

The winner is clear this time – fans are eager to see the return of Paracel Storm from BF4. Well, considering Battlefield Studios are focusing now on Naval Warfare, this map would be a great addition to Tsuru Reef and Wake Island!

The community's Top Five Favorite Maps are:

🥇Paracel Storm (±220)

🥈Propaganda (±80)

🥉Pearl Market (±70)

– or –

• Siege of Shanghai (±70)

• Zavod 311 (±45)

(no room for Flood Zone? 🥺)

We're moving on to Battlefield Hardline. It's an experimental game, exploring the idea of moving the series from a warfare setting to a setting of confrontation between the police and criminal gangs. Was this concept successful? Well, everyone has their own answer to that question. Some didn't like it. Some think it's not really Battlefield at all, but a good shooter. And for others, it's one of the most underrated entries in the series. Nevertheless, BFH has its own style, and what's important for this post is its unique maps – 23 of them, to be exact. Which BF Hardline map do you think deserves a remake in Battlefield 6?

The tenth round has come to an end! And who would have thought... another controversial winner 😄

This time, two maps – Damavand Peak and Kharg Island – win by a narrow margin. Both posts were taken into account, the first one and the one where we gave BF3 fans extra time to decide. Here's a list of the Top 5 best and favorite Battlefield 3 maps:

🥇Damavand Peak (±180)

🥈Kharg Island (±160)

🥉Seine Crossing (±75)

– or –

• Caspian Border (±70)

– or –

• Noshahr Canals (±60)

Surprisingly, but Operation Metro isn't in the Top 5! Only 30 votes in total 🫪 Perhaps you prefer the Battlefield 4 or BFV version? I'm personally a big fan of this BFV remake; it's one of the best infantry maps in BF.

Moving on, soldiers. It's time for Battlefield 4! Its release, by all accounts, was a complete mess. It was riddled with bugs, including some with the netcode, but nevertheless... it was a hit after a while! Thanks to subsequent DLCs and patches, the game flourished and became one of the best chapters in the history of the Battlefield series.

It was this game that introduced Levolution, a destruction system that dramatically changed the pace of play on the map during a match. And the main theme?... Dubstep as a genre has long gone out of fashion, but the main theme still sounds modern and cool. 12 years have passed, and even now, after the release of Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 6, this game plays very well.

Which map from Battlefield 4 and its expansions could be the next perfect candidate for a reimagining? Golmud Railway was very well received by fans. Personally, I didn't like it at the time of BF4, but now I'd easily put it in the Top 5 Battlefield 6 maps. What about you? 🤔

Unfortunately, the previous post didn't get enough votes, so I'm forced to extend it for another day. Everyone is probably very busy studying the new Grand Bazaar remake right now 😁

You can check in here or in the original post. Suggest your options, I'll count everything 😉

Tomorrow we'll sum things up and move on to Battlefield 4!

The eighth round of voting is complete, and the best map from Battlefield 1943 has been chosen: Guadalcanal. It's appeared only in BF1942 and BF1943, and nowhere else. Not a bad choice for a remaster of a forgotten classic! Interesting fact: Guadalcanal island is part of the Solomon Islands, which were used for the Battlefield V map of the same name.

The next game is one of the most iconic in the series and it's Bad Company 2! Its story campaign is often cited by fans as the best, or one of the best in the Battlefield series, and for a good reason. The multiplayer mode gave players many fond memories and still does so thanks to Project Rome! Long story short, BC2 was certainly a great entry, which laid the foundation for the subsequent insane popularity of Battlefield!

Which map from Bad Company 2 would be the best choice for Battlefield 6? By the way, I remember how after the first BF6 gameplay reveal, people called it Bad Company 3 – do you agree with this statement? 🤔

> PREVIOUS ROUND

The seventh round of voting has concluded; a week later, we're almost halfway there!

Unlike Bad Company, Battlefield Heroes has a clear winner, and that's Buccaneer Bay! Yeah, Victory Village and Seaside Skirmish are definitely deserved to be at the top, but they're mentioned far less often.

Let's move on to the next title in the franchise, which is essentially a sequel to the very first game – Battlefield 1943.

Unfortunately, this game, like Bad Company, became a hostage to consoles (heh, but PC players had Battlefield Heroes with 13 maps, be jealous!), but even those who haven't played it will have a relatively easy choice – BF1943 has only four maps, which are remakes of maps from BF1942. Here's a list for those who haven't played it:

• Wake Island

> Appeared: BF1942, BF Vietnam, BF2, BF2142, BF1943, BF3, BFV and will get a remake in Battlefield 6 Season 4!

• Guadalcanal

> Appeared: BF1942, BF1943

• Iwo Jima

> Appeared: BF1942, BF1943, BFV, BF2042

• Coral Sea

> Appeared: BF1942, BF1943

Everything is as usual – the most mentions/votes win!

> PREVIOUS ROUND

The fifth stage has come to an end. Battlefield 2142 clearly still holds a special place in the hearts of many fans – many of them cite not so much the map as.. the Titan game mode. It was something special for the Battlefield franchise! While it doesn't suit BF6, DICE should definitely return to futurism in one of the next installments, like... Battlefield 2143. Why not? That might have been an amazing game, for sure!

And yet, the favorite for the best map is also known, and it's... *drumroll* Camp Gibraltar! With some architectural tweaks to suit a modern setting, this map would be a really good option. However, Suez Canal is not far behind the winner and takes a respectable second place.

Now we move on to Battlefield: Bad Company. The first installment in the series to use the Frostbite engine. The game that introduced destruction, thus defining the series as it is today. And, in my opinion, perhaps one of the best Battlefield main themes (classic melody), alongside Battlefield 1 & 4. Which map from this gem would be appropriate for the sixth main installment and bring a tear of joy to your eyes? 🥹

> PREVIOUS ROUND

And so, we've summed up the results of the fourth round of voting. We found that in this missed by many Battlefield title, knowledgeable players favor Backstab and Bridge Too Far – the latter being the winner.

Now, let's move on to the first futuristic game in the series, Battlefield 2142. Which map from that game, with some obvious design tweaks, would be a great choice for the modern warfare of Battlefield 6? Whose layout is ideal for current movement and gunplay?

> PREVIOUS ROUND

The second round of voting has concluded, meaning we've chosen the best Battlefield: Vietnam map, which fans believe would make a worthy return to the Battlefield 6 map pool: Operation Flaming Dart!

The map's concept is noted to be similar to maps like Iwo Jima, but in this case, instead of an aircraft carrier, one team's spawn point is an ENTIRE ISLAND! Definitely an interesting concept!

We continue our third round with the legendary game that became the first introduction to the series for many "Battlefield Vets" – Battlefield 2. Which map from this classic would be a great return for you, and would enrich Battlefield 6 with the tried-and-true map design? 🤔

I thought about running a similar survey back when the "Road to Battlefield 6" event was released last year, but I never got around to it. The time has come, I guess.

So, the question is...

Which map do you consider the best in 1942 and would you remake from the very first BF game to the latest one?

Most mentions wins 👇

1. Favorite Game – Red Dead Redemption 2. It's pretty prosaic here. An excellent game, into which a huge amount of soul and resources were poured. A living, well-developed open world. Characters you believe in. The atmosphere of a solid Wild West movie which also feels like a really good book. The music is stunning. There are many moments that are now labeled "absolute cinema". Rockstar's magnum opus 🥇

2. Best Story – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I'm a huge fan of The Witcher trilogy and Sapkowski's world. It's a fantastic epic fantasy that could easily be my favorite game, but it takes second place, and a respectable one at that – for the best story in video games. This is particularly true for its great expansions, named "Hearts of Stone" and "Blood and Wine".

Everything that happened in the game was incredibly engaging throughout, thanks to the well-written situations and characters. I never got bored and thoroughly enjoyed the story. I'm looking forward to the continuation of the story, but from Ciri's perspective! 📚

Honorable mention: Silent Hill 2

3. Favorite Art Style – Battlefield 1. I thought long and hard about what to include here, as there are so many styles and it's really hard to choose the best. And yet, in the end, Battlefield 1 came to mind. The game is almost 10 years old, and there are games with much more beautiful graphics, but DICE managed to create a truly atmospheric shooter that's beautiful in any weather and conveys the spirit of WWI in such a way that you truly feel what a terrible thing... the war 🪖

Honorable mention: Cyberpunk 2077

4. Biggest Personal Impact – The Last of Us. The game that brought me back to PlayStation after years of PC gaming and a ton of other story-driven games (I mostly played multiplayer on PC). A game that showed me that love for your loved ones (even if they are not related by blood) is much more important than anything else, even if the whole world falls. A game with amazing gameplay, characters, music and... soul. It may not be my favorite game, but it's certainly one of the most important I've ever played 💖

5. Best Combat – Resident Evil 4. I've seen a lot of combat systems, but this one... damn, it really feels so good. Both the original and the remake are great games, but the remake perfected the combat formula 😎

Honorable mention: Resident Evil Requiem, The Last of Us series

6. Overhated – The Last of Us: Part II. I won't rant too much about this because I understand it's a hot topic and a lot of people hate Neil Druckmann for this game, but... damn, I honestly think people have gone too far. The game is definitely not perfect, and some things could have been done better (the ending in particular), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I got emotional as Ellie, and I got an adventure >!as Abby!<. It's a great game that was disliked for its plot twist and a couple of questionable logical decisions along the way and the storyline. Gameplay-wise, it's a near-perfect game that could have easily made the previous entry on my list. It's a shame that the multiplayer game never happened and that TLOU 3 likely won't happen in the coming years, because ND's attention has now shifted to Intergalactic. I will really miss this franchise 🥹

7. Underrated – Watch Dogs. At the time, the game was criticized for its visual downgrade, car handling, etc. and didn't receive the love it deserved. Two years later, everyone fell in love with Watch Dogs 2, and while it's a great game, the first one was far superior in my opinion. It's a shame that Aiden Pearce's story didn't continue in the same form Ubisoft told us about Ezio. A trilogy about a single hero would have been far better than three practically unconnected entries, the last of which was a completely unnecessary and lazy concept (Legion), which essentially killed the series 😔

8. Overrated – Control. I know this will probably be a very unpopular opinion, but... this is a terrible game. I've been hearing for years how incredible Control is, how great its lore and combat system are... but in reality, it's a half-assed attempt of Remedy at making their own sci-fi... with incredibly boring characters, cringe world building and annoying shoot-em-ups that aren't even redeemed by the destructible environments, because the office locations themselves are repulsive to me. I don't understand the hype around Control 2. Seriously. That said, I'm a huge fan of sci-fi, particularly LOST (my favorite series of that kind, and in general), and mysticism, but devs went overboard here and delivered a bare-bones SCP experience. Not my thing 😮‍💨

9. Needs a Remake – Jak & Daxter. In fact, many titles would have been more suitable here (like Resident Evil 1, RE Code: Veronica, Dino Crisis, or Assassin's Creed 1), but... I sincerely believe that Sony, the gaming industry, and players need this series right now. Remakes and further revivals. Seeing how Ratchet & Clank received some love in 2016 and 2020, it's a shame that another oldie is being left on the back burner. That goes for Sly Cooper too. Bring back the old family-friendly series and show them to modern kids! The potential is enormous 🙏

10. Criminally Overlooked – Days Gone. The game deserved a sequel! Deacon St. John's story has been beloved over the years, and many would be interested to know what happens next. However, the CEOs placed their bets on Horizon and didn't give this IP a chance. What a shame 😭

11. Favorite Protagonist – Arthur Morgan. Arthur is one of the best protagonists in gaming history, alongside Joel Miller, Geralt of Rivia, Niko Bellic and Leon Kennedy. Roger Clark is a superb actor, respect 💪

12. Favorite Antagonist – C.R.A.S.H/>!Big Smoke/Ryder!<. I was going to choose Far Cry 3 with Vaas, but that would be untrue to myself. The antagonists in San Andreas were amazing, and you genuinely hated them along with Carl. Samuel L. Jackson is wonderful as always 🔥

13. Best Soundtrack – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I fall in love with the music in this game just as much as I do with its characters and story. And it's hard to decide which I love more 😏

Honorable mention: The Witcher (2007), Grand Theft Auto V, Silent Hill 2, The Last of Us

14. Best Multiplayer – Hunt: Showdown. I could have chosen many games. Like Battlefield (any) or GTA Online or Red Dead Online or Counter-Strike (any) or Rainbow Six Siege or Minecraft or Valheim or... maybe even DayZ... but HUNT has the most satisfying flow. It's a game that feels exciting every match. It's simultaneously arcadey and grounded, with a really great atmosphere and music. Like ♥️

15. Not Usually My Thing, But... – Gwent. I could have picked Until Dawn or Detroit: Become Human, as I'm not particularly into interactive games/movies, but I decided to go with Gwent. Because I don't play any other CCGs at all, and the only gambling games I occasionally enjoy are poker and the like. The standalone version of Gwent is another underrated game, which is in one of the most niche genres. I've tried several similar projects, including Hearthstone, but only Gwent really got me hooked. And it's not just the Witcher world – the game's mechanics are truly enjoyable to explore and combine 🃏

16. Turn My Brain Off – Minecraft. I haven't played Minecraft in a while, but if I need to relax, this game is probably the best option. It's a calming game that helps you unwind 😌

Honorable mention: Subway Surfers, GTA Online

17. Best With Friends – Grand Theft Auto: Online. Many things would work here, but I'm going with the most popular game, the one that still feeds Rockstar Games to this day. Over the years, a huge amount of content has been released that is fun to play with friends. It's a safe bet 😁

Honorable mention: Minecraft, DayZ, Counter-Strike

18. Best Retro Game – Castlevania (1986). I played many games from that era, but this is the only one – if I remember correctly – that I personally completed 🏆

Honorable mention: Mario, Contra

19. Nostalgic Childhood Game – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I couldn't finish the game in 2005 due to my age, but among the games that evoke my childhood (Battlefield 2, Neighbors from Hell, Syberia 1-2, CS 1.6, Bomberman, Megaman, Mario, Home Alone NES, etc.), this one stands out. A certified hood classic 💯

20. Game Everyone Should Play – Uncharted 4. I'd include the entire series here, but this game is the one that really elevated the adventure experience to this incredible level. Uncharted is a must-play for everyone 😌

Honorable mention: Detroit: Become Human, any RE game