The Battlefield series hasn't had the smoothest ride over the last few years, compounded by the shortcomings of Battlefield 2042. However, EA seems to be looking at the franchise's future already, and it's looking like the publisher won't be ditching Battlefield anytime soon.
In a recent EA earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson spoke at length about Battlefield and its future within EA's portfolio (thanks, Eurogamer).
"[Battlefield] is one of the great franchises of our industry, built by one of the great teams in the industry, and our expectations are it's going to continue to grow and be a really important part of our portfolio for many, many years to come."
"We've got incredible leadership over that team now, they're rethinking the development process from the ground up, and really using the Vince Zampella/Respawn model of 'get to the fun as quickly as possible'. They've been doing thousands of updates for the community, working on quality of life, and really getting the core game right."
Wilson also spoke more about 2042 specifically and how the team missed the mark in certain aspects. According to EA, the core game needs work before it can be properly expanded with new content.
"I think there's still more work for us to do there and the team is committed to doing that work for the community and beyond that, once we get to a place where we feel like we're in the right place with the core experience, and with the core game, then you should expect us to invest and grow beyond where the game is at today."
So, yeah, while 2042 has no doubt disappointed both publisher and fans alike, it doesn't look like EA will walk away from Battlefield anytime soon. As for expanding 2042? Season one of Battlefield 2042 arrives sometime this summer, with the game's first batch of new content.
Where should battlefield go next? Back to Bad Company? Let us know your thoughts below!
[source eurogamer.net]
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You're going to need an army of the master necromancers to resurrect this game.
I think the best outcome for Battlefield would be to bring back the older games. Something like remastering Bad Company 1+2 and Battlefield 3, yes I know they're on Xbox backwards compatibility but someday Microsoft will shut down the 360.
They've killed battlefield for me now battlefield 5 was poor and 2042 was just embarrassing.
They're gonna start on the ground... With boots.
Just make it good again. Please
Oh EA... come on.
I do think 2042 could eventually come around, but only if it hits Game Pass with a massive amount of polish. But I think the reputation of the series has taken a serious hit.
@Leuke I disagree. 2042 is broken at the most fundamental level. They'll polish it as much as they can because they have an obligation to do so. But it will never be a good Battlefield game. The developers obviously think so since they're willing to completely trash it and start over.
Also I'm convinced the "Vince Zampella approach" is what ruined it in the first place.
@XxEvilAshxX I can't refute that... I guess time will tell. I'd like the game to be good someday, but maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part 😂
one reason why Vince Zampella/Respawn model works is the games he makes dont use the frostbite engine
I think the franchise is on life support after some poor games, Hard-line, 5 and 2042. The next one had better hit it out of the park or it's time to rest the franchise for sure. If they do that of expect Medal of Honour to return in its place. An old familiar name basically giving EA' shooter game a new lick of paint. Still by Dice.
The irony is that a Medal of Honor could fit the Vince Zampella model perfectly. I realize they've already kinda tried, but that MoH reboot was a miss in more ways than one. It's primed for a reboot and could definitely be the CoD-clone they're looking for.
IF the Microsoft deal goes through and MS does cool it with the annualized CoD entries that could open the door for another shooter to squeeze in.
When it comes to battlefield, it doesn't have to be the prettiest, just the most fun. Look at bf:bc2, must've had 120+hrs in that multiplayer.
@XxEvilAshxX Vince Zampella wasn't put in charge of Battlefield until December 2021... 2 months after the games released. Lmao. So he has nothing to do with Battlefield 2042.
Has Anthem 2.0 vibes going on.
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