Everything You Need To Know About The NEW Battlefield Game

The popular Battlefield franchise is returning with a new installment after the disappointing reception of the previous Battlefield 2042. Electronic Arts (EA) seeks to bring back the hype on the beloved series with its exciting visions. Recently, details from investor events and interviews are emerging that led to fans’ anticipation of what’s to come. Here’s what you need to know about the new Battlefield game from EA. 

Back to Modern Warfare

In this upcoming Battlefield game, EA sets it to return to the original modern-day setting. This reminisces about the peak titles of the franchise, such as Battlefield 3 and 4. The head of Respawn Entertainment and GM for EA, Vince Zampella, highlighted these franchise series as the height of Battlefield, and with that, they are aiming to replicate it in the new title. 

To make this possible, EA exerted intensive effort to compose their development team. So far, the new title has the largest and most focused team in the history of Battlefield installments. Multiple studios are pitching their expertise and ideas to rebuild the perfect nostalgic game. DICE, Criterion, Motive, Ripple Effect, and Battlefield Central Tech Team will work hand-in-hand for the game development. 

Gameplay Changes

They unlearn all the things they did in Battlefield 2042 to start anew in their upcoming Battlefield title. In the new game, they will feature several significant changes that correct their mistakes in Battlefield 2042. Here are the key differences: 

• It’s back with 64-player matches rather than the 128-player battles in 2042. 

• It favors the traditional class systems after eliminating the specialist characters in the game. 

• It has a more focused gameplay as they give preference to smaller and denser maps. 

• It may include natural disasters in the gameplay mechanic.

• There will be ship-to-ship and helicopter combat that was previously hinted in the concept art.

Setting and Locations

EA is keeping the setting unknown for the meantime. However, this did not stop the fans from speculating through the released concept art. Some intriguing possibilities popped up in their discussions. This includes the potential for Battlefield to take place in a war-torn coastal city situated in Europe, particularly Italy or France. Meanwhile, some fans are thinking it will be in Gibraltar due to the resemblance of concept art with strategic British territory. 

Community Involvement and Testing

This time, EA is putting a strong emphasis on community feedback and testing. This shows their commitment to bring back the peak of the Battlefield franchise. It’s efforts reflect in their “nearly daily” playtesting that has been on-going for over a year. Besides that, they are planning for a large-scale community testing program in early 2025. Their development process now leans more on rapid prototyping, playtesting, and implementing feedback. 

Release Timeline

With all these details revealed, EA is yet to announce the official release date. For now, several indicators are pointing out the potential timeline of the game. Speculation says the new Battlefield game may take a year or two before it’s released in the market. Since the community testing will only begin in early 2025, the possible launch date may be in late 2025 or 2026. 

Battlefield’s Future Vision

EA has been hinting at their broader ambitions since they announced the new Battlefield installment. The team has been planning on references to a connected universe set in the modern day. Also, they have been aiming for multiple battlefield experiences in contrast to just a single game. Ultimately, they are seeking potential to develop ongoing content and consistent expansions post-launch.

Conclusion

The new Battlefield game is capturing the interests of many in the gaming community, especially its fans. With this new installment seeking to recapture the peak of Battlefield, old players can’t help but to raise anticipation in this. It is likely for new details on the next Battlefield game to emerge as the development progresses. 

For now, it is certain that it’ll bring back the modern setting and focus on the core gameplay elements. As the developing team moves forward with their plans, the fans can await the community testing set in early 2025.