With Battlefield 2042 in its final season and EA Motive joining Criterion Games, DICE, and Ripple Effect for the development of the next game, Electronic Arts is in full swing. The company’s boss, Andrew Wilson, confirmed what lies ahead. Fans will be happy to know that EA is prioritizing the military shooter’s development.
However, they aren’t likely to rush it. The last game in the franchise is not on crutches anymore after recurring updates sent in by developers throughout the years. Upon its release, the game saw a barrage of performance issues and bugs initially that repelled the users back in the first place. EA wouldn’t want to see that again for sure.
It’s About the Overall Long-Term Well-Being of Battlefield
EA’s latest earnings call is out, and the company confirms they are having a good time amid the off-market conditions. Along with everything going on with the company, Wilson has indicated that Battlefield is joining the live service bandwagon. Moreover, the development of the product added to his excitement, he said. Wilson says,
I’ve just spent a whole bunch of time with the collective Battlefield team playing what they’re building and it is going to be another tremendous live service.
A recent gaming industry survey conducted by Griffin Gaming Partners and Rendered VC highlighted that 95 percent of game makers are developing live service video games, and 66 percent of them agree that it has become pivotal for the long-term success of the title.
Considering that, EA must be hoping for the long-term success of the next military shooter game and not just its revival. The fact that players are having fun in a title that initially appeared doomed to fail is assuring that the developers have what it takes to revive the popular video game.
Electronic Arts is Planning to Keep The Community Engaged
Live service games present an incredible opportunity to grow, according to the EA chief. They already have a large community that is looking forward to getting experiences they can enjoy eventually. Live service games keep bringing fresher content, which may satiate the fan’s hunger. But of course, unlike Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Skull and Bones.
Stuart Canfield, chief financial officer of EA, notes that teen growth was the driving factor behind their live services’ strength. Nevertheless, it was offset by declines in Apex Legends. Looking forward, he also expects that live service titles, including EA SPORTS FC and Apex Legends, will continue to see downtime.
Other than that, EA also talks about an “owned IP” in the call, which insider Jeff Grubbs says is likely to be Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. The game is rumored to come out this year, and as for Battlefield, EA has hinted that players must not expect it until 2025.
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