The next installment of Battlefield, the leading series of first-person shooters from DICE that is partially beloved for its online multiplayer combat, featuring large-scale maps, various classes, vehicular combat, and more, is one of the most ambitious projects ever in the history of EA, according to new comments shared by Andrew Wilson, Electronic Arts’ CEO. Wilson, who shared the news during an earnings call with analysts this week, said that the game is currently being developed by the “very best” team, one that is crafting an “epic” experience.
Wilson said:
- “As Season 7 of Battlefield 2042 wraps up, one thing is clear; each season of the game has shown our team’s unique ability to listen, learn, and draw inspiration from the community to deepen connection with the franchise.”
- “Players continue to be passionate about the Battlefield franchise, which has surpassed over 25 million players over the last 12 months.”
- “The community is energized by what our teams are doing and excited for what comes next.”
- “This is not just one of our top priorities, it is also one of the most ambitious projects in our history. We have brought together the very best team, coupled with the resources and technology they need to deliver an epic Battlefield experience.”
Some of the new content that’s available this week in Battlefield 2042:
Featured #BF2042 modes this week 👇👇
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) July 30, 2024
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🔹 Battlefield World Tour
🔸 Squid G's Chaos v3
🔹 #FridayNightBattlefield – BF3 Night pic.twitter.com/8ewt4Lrr5Q
DICE on one of the new devices that players can find in the new Shutdown mode:
The ESA-500 Lance is a portable microwave device that fries data drives in a limited radius. Attackers can plant it where they choose inside predefined objective areas populated with crates full of said data drives, scoring points as long as the Lance stays alive, and culminating in a shutdown. Defenders on the other hand, can disable it with a short timed interaction. Playing it smart, and outwitting your enemy is key to Shutdown. Plant the Lance in the open and bait your enemy, hide it in a corner, protect it with your gadgets and throwables, or find an approach of your own, the choice is yours.