Battlefield Fans Should Temper Their Expectations

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Summary

  • An alleged former DICE developer cautions fans to temper their expectations for the upcoming Battlefield title, as it will have a different philosophy and a new development team.
  • EA’s rumored goal is to turn Battlefield into a live-service game with seasons, a battle pass, and a Warzone-like mode.
  • The former developer claimed the game would take a different direction from what players are used to because EA aims to “extract maximum revenue.”

A former DICE team member, rumored to have left the company, recently shared on social media that Battlefield is embarking on a new phase with a distinct “approach” or “ideology.” Given this shift, fans are advised to manage their anticipation levels as they eagerly look forward to updates about the next installment in the series.

The Battlefield series, renowned for war-themed video games, boasts a rich history of releases spanning various eras, both historical and fictional. Anticipation is high for the next installment, due in 2025, as EA’s CEO has announced that this development team is the largest ever assembled for the franchise. Interestingly, the developers have chosen to return to the series’ roots and enlisted three additional studios – EA Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect – to contribute to the project. Recently, a former DICE developer has shared intriguing insights about the future of the Battlefield franchise.

Rizible, a former DICE team member who is now part of Bluesky, has advised fans to manage their expectations for the upcoming Battlefield 6. He states that the new team working on the game operates under a distinct philosophy and consists of nearly an entirely new group of people. Following the dissolution of DICE, it’s estimated that approximately 98% of those who worked on previous Battlefield games left EA (Electronic Arts). As such, Rizible suggests that the game may veer from its traditional direction due to EA’s focus on maximizing revenue from players and boosting shareholder value.

98% of Those Who Worked on Previous Battlefield Titles Have Allegedly Left EA

So, if you’re a Battlefield fan, temper your expectations. This is a new era of the game made by a completely new group of people, following a new philosophy. Whether that’s good or bad depends on your personal outlook. — Rizible (@rizible.bsky.social) 18 de enero de 2025, 4:40

According to Rizible, there are rumors suggesting that Electronic Arts (EA) aims to launch a fresh Battlefield game annually, featuring minimal single-player content, seasonal updates, a battle pass, and a Warzone-style mode, transforming Battlefield into a live-service game. This transformation would also involve monetization strategies like cosmetics. Additionally, there are experimental plans to incorporate an A.I. Commander within the game, but these details have yet to be officially verified.

As an eager fan, I’m on tenterhooks about the release of Battlefield 6, but no official date has been announced yet. Some speculate it might drop in 2025, while others, like Rizible, hint at a potential delay until 2026 based on their recent detailed post. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and stay tuned for updates!

Today, live-service games are widely enjoyed because they continuously deliver fresh content, fix bugs, host seasonal events, and foster community interaction. However, these games have also sparked debates as some argue that they’re primarily designed for profit, potentially diminishing their initial worth. As for Battlefield, it remains to be seen how it will develop and how players will respond to the changes.

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2025-01-20 19:34