The head of EA has talked about the next Battlefield, but his statements make the fans of the series skeptical.
On May 7, 2024, Andrew Wilson, the CEO of Electronic Arts, spoke about the upcoming Battlefield during what is known as an Earnings Call.
In an Earnings Call, companies discuss the financial results of a specific period. Often there is a kind of discussion round afterwards, where investors can ask questions.
“A great live service”
What exactly does he say? Andrew Wilson states in the Earnings Call that the current Battlefield team is the largest in the history of the franchise. Just recently he visited the team and was excited about what they showed him and what they were able to play.
And yes, according to his statements, the upcoming Battlefield installment will again be a live service game:
This is the largest Battlefield team in the history of the franchise. A few weeks ago, I visited the teams, and I couldn’t be more excited about what they showed and what we were able to play. I just spent a lot of time with the entire Battlefield team and played what they are building, and it will be another great live service.
Andrew Wilson on the next Battlefield
What does the community say about the statements? On social networks, Battlefield fans do not seem particularly enthusiastic about the statements of the EA CEO. For many, the phrasing is an early warning sign, especially after the release fiasco of Battlefield 2042.
- HiddenXperia via x.com: “I already know that I don’t want to play this game, thanks Andrew!”
- JesusRice123 via Reddit: “Live service is a buzzword. After 2042, I need to see this firsthand before I believe it has any good quality.”
- BigfryTV via x.com: “It’s very telling that he never said: ‘This will be a good game’ LOL.”
Overall, it seems that the entire community will be closely observing the release of the next Battlefield. After Battlefield 2042 fell short of many players’ expectations, the upcoming installment will likely be viewed particularly critically. Meanwhile, Battlefield 2042 is currently in its last season with Season 7: Battlefield 2042 removes a feature that regularly brought new content – Aiming to focus on the future
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