Blast from the Past: BF3's Ziba Tower & BF4's Noshahr Canals Reborn in Battlefield 6 Portal
Just when you thought Battlefield 6 was all about its own new conflicts, the community pulls a nostalgia trip right out of the Portal.
Prepare for a serious dose of déjà vu, because two absolute fan-favorite maps from Battlefield's past have been resurrected thanks to the creativity enabled by Battlefield Portal. Creator xFlaws has apparently been hard at work, faithfully rebuilding both the legendary Ziba Tower from Battlefield 3 and the chaotic Noshahr Canals from Battlefield 4.
Ziba Tower: Close Quarters Mayhem Returns
If you cut your teeth on Battlefield 3's Close Quarters DLC, the name Ziba Tower likely brings back memories (or PTSD) of frantic, multi-level firefights. That glorious meat grinder of a skyscraper, with its tight corridors and perilous drops, is back.
Creator xFlaws has rebuilt it for Team Deathmatch within Portal, paying close attention to the original architecture and level design to ensure it feels authentic, just running on the newer Battlefield 6 engine. Ready to dive back in? You can jump straight into the action using the Erlebnis-Code "YNS5S". Time to see if those old flanking routes still work.
Noshahr Canals: TDM Docklands Action
Not to be outdone, another classic TDM battleground has also made the leap. Noshahr Canals, arguably one of Battlefield 4's most iconic and beloved TDM maps, is ready for another round. Known for its frantic fights around shipping containers and across the open dockyards, it offered a perfect blend of close-quarters chaos and mid-range engagements.
You can experience this slice of BF4 nostalgia in Battlefield 6 Portal using the Erlebnis-Code "YM6PV". It's a testament to the map's design that people are still eager to play it years later.
The Power (and Safety) of Portal
This is exactly what Battlefield Portal was promised to be: a toolkit for the community to keep classic experiences alive and create new ones. It's fantastic seeing creators like xFlaws put in the effort to bring these maps back for everyone to enjoy.
It also highlights a key difference compared to other franchises. While Call of Duty map remakers have recently faced legal takedowns, creators porting old Battlefield maps into the official Battlefield Portal toolset are generally operating in a much safer space. It’s good to see creativity being fostered, even if DICE sometimes makes questionable decisions regarding Portal itself, like the recent blanket XP nerf.
For now, though, let's celebrate the wins. Grab those codes, jump in, and enjoy a potent blast of Battlefield history. Just try not to get spawn-camped too hard on Canals.