Next Battlefield Game Could Be Open World

Next Battlefield Game Could Be Open World

Highlights

  • Job listing hints at next Battlefield game going open-world, shaking up the franchise’s traditional structure.
  • CEO Andrew Wilson calls upcoming Battlefield game ambitious and a top priority for EA, hinting at big changes.
  • Fans speculate potential controversial shift to open-world for next Battlefield game, contrasting with negative feedback for Battlefield 2042.

As a dedicated Battlefield fan with over a decade of gaming under my belt, I must admit, the rumors surrounding the next installment have me both excited and apprehensive. The job listing hinting at an open-world structure is certainly intriguing, but it’s a double-edged sword.


The job advertisement at EA Motive indicates that the upcoming Battlefield game might feature an open-world environment. The vacancy is for a Senior Environment Artist who will contribute to the development of the next Battlefield game. Having prior experience in creating open-world games would be beneficial.

news about a potentially highly contentious move has emerged only a few days following EA CEO Andrew Wilson’s enthusiastic announcement regarding the upcoming Battlefield game. In an earnings report last August, the CEO declared that this forthcoming shooter was one of the most daring undertakings in the studio’s history, and also highlighted it as a top priority for EA. Given the difficulties encountered during the launch of Battlefield 2042, it appears that EA and DICE are preparing to introduce significant changes to the series, with an open-world setting becoming increasingly likely for the next Battlefield game.

A recent job posting on EA Motive, since removed, suggests they are seeking a Senior Environment Artist experienced in open-world development for the upcoming Battlefield title. While EA has not confirmed that the new Battlefield will be an open-world game, fans of the series are excitedly speculating about potential changes to the first-person shooter genre. Given that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is also rumored to feature an open-world campaign, it’s not surprising that EA Motive would aim to match such innovative features in their title.

Battlefield Job Listing Hints at Open-World Elements

Even though the job ad for a Senior Environment Artist on the new Battlefield game has been taken down (presumably because it’s now filled), it originally sought an artist with experience in open-world games. This suggests that while the next Battlefield game may not be entirely open-world, it could incorporate open-world elements to some extent.

Enthusiasts of the live-action shooter genre are voicing their disapproval, as Reddit user Diastrous_Lie argues that an open-world setting for the game could make it tedious. Since Battlefield 2042 received mainly unfavorable feedback upon its release in 2021, Electronic Arts (EA) and DICE have a significant task ahead to regain the trust of franchise fans, and introducing such a contentious alteration might not be the ideal approach for them.

In February, a source within the industry hinted that the upcoming edition of Battlefield would include a standalone Battle Royale mode at no extra cost. This suggests that any open-world aspects in the new Battlefield game may not strictly be tied to its campaign or traditional multiplayer maps, but rather could be part of its attempt to challenge Call of Duty: Warzone in the battle royale genre.

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2024-08-13 16:53