During EA’s recent earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson announced that the upcoming Battlefield game will focus on being a significant live service.
This direction shouldn’t be surprising to fans of the popular first-person shooter series. Starting with Battlefield V, the franchise has shifted towards a live-service multiplayer approach, with Battlefield 2042 being the latest installment to adopt this divisive multiplayer model. Despite facing criticism from many Battlefield enthusiasts, it appears that the live-service concept is here to stay for the foreseeable future of the series. While Andrew Wilson believes it will enhance the game, opinions remain divided on its potential impact.
Largest Team Ever Crafting Next Battlefield & Will Focus on “Significant Live Service”
During Electronic Arts’ recent quarterly earnings call, Andrew Wilson, the CEO, mentioned that the upcoming Battlefield game will be another significant live service. This announcement follows the news from the previous month that Motive Studio (known for the recent Dead Space Remake and Star Wars Squadrons) will be joining forces with DICE, Criterion, and Ripple Effect to create the largest team ever assembled for a Battlefield title. Following a visit to the development teams, Wilson expressed his excitement about what he saw and experienced.
Despite Wilson’s positive outlook on the live-service approach for the next Battlefield game, fans remain wary. Many believe that the series has faced challenges since transitioning to a live-service multiplayer setup.
Both Battlefield V and Battlefield 2042 faced significant challenges upon launch, leading to backlash from fans. Fortunately, both games underwent major post-launch updates that addressed many player concerns, significantly improving the overall experience. However, resources were shifted to focus on the next game, resulting in the decision to cease further development for those titles. The news that the next Battlefield will reinforce the live-service model follows EA’s recent announcement that Season 7 (Turning Point) of Battlefield 2042 will be its final installment.
Hopefully, Andrew Wilson’s optimistic choice of words, particularly using “significant,” will prove accurate for the upcoming Battlefield title and that the development team can deliver a polished product from the start. Do you believe the next Battlefield should continue with a live-service model, or would you prefer to see the series return to paid DLC content? Share your thoughts below! For more updates like this, visit our Guide Hub
