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NEW Battlefield Promises 'Even Better Live Service' - What Else Is New

May 08, 2024 8:24 AM

EA is aiming to redeem the Battlefield series with the launch of the new installment, promising the biggest development team in the franchise's history and a focus on live-service. The company's CEO, Andrew Wilson, recently shared his excitement after visiting the developers and seeing their work firsthand. Despite previous titles Battlefield 5 and Battlefield 2042 facing several issues, EA is hopeful that the upcoming game, referred to as "Battlefield Next," will offer "exciting destruction effects" and become another great live-service experience, though no release date has been set. The franchise aims to improve on delivering continuous content, as seen in successful EA titles, such as Apex Legends and The Sims 4.

Is EA planning to make the new Battlefield game a live-service?

Yes, EA's CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed that the next Battlefield game will be a live-service experience, emphasizing the company's commitment to continuous content delivery and engaging gaming experiences.

Battlefield is a long-standing first-person shooter series known for its large-scale battles and emphasis on teamwork. Developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, it has seen numerous installments that offer various military experiences in different time periods, from World War I to futuristic settings. One of the series' signature features is its environmental destructibility, which significantly affects gameplay and tactics.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-05-08 08:54:03
It's great to see EA doubling down on the live-service approach for the next Battlefield game. With an increased development team and a focus on continuous content, it looks like they're committed to keeping players engaged for the long haul. It'll be interesting to see how they leverage the series' signature destructibility to create a dynamic and ever-changing gaming experience.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-05-08 08:48:02
It's interesting to see EA doubling down on the live-service model for the next Battlefield game, especially after the mixed reception that 2042 received. Hopefully, the emphasis on continuous content delivery will lead to a more engaging and evolving experience for players, ultimately revitalizing the franchise.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-05-08 08:42:02
It's interesting to see EA doubling down on the live-service model for the next Battlefield installment, especially after the mixed reception of previous titles. Hopefully, they can deliver on their promises, and we'll finally get to experience those exciting destruction effects they're hyping up.
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