New Battlefield Game Reveals First Details – A Treat for Battlefield 4 Fans
EA is bringing back the spirit of Battlefield 3 and 4 with its next installment. The company has shared initial insights about its upcoming Battlefield game, which seems to echo elements from Battlefield 4. In recent years, EA has been working on several Battlefield projects following Battlefield 2042. Four development teams—DICE, Motive, Ripple Effect, and Criterion—are involved, but details have remained under wraps until now. Finally, EA has begun shedding some light on what’s next for the franchise.
According to a detailed report from IGN
New information about the upcoming Battlefield game has been revealed. Notably, Vince Zampella, the head of the franchise, confirmed that the game will return to a modern-day setting, similar to Battlefield 4, marking the first time since 2013 that Battlefield has explored this era. After Battlefield 4, EA took the series to different historical periods with Battlefield 1 (World War I) and Battlefield V (World War II), and ventured into the near future with Battlefield 2042. Now, Zampella explains that EA is aiming to recapture the essence of the franchise's golden years, particularly the Battlefield 3 and 4 period.
Zampella stated,
"If you look at the peak of Battlefield, it's the Battlefield 3 and 4 era where everything was modern. We need to return to the core of what Battlefield is and do it exceptionally well. From there, we’ll see what happens. For me and many players, the Battlefield 3 and 4 days represent the pinnacle of the series. Even the teams feel nostalgic about those times... although 1942 was also iconic."
Along with this commentary
Concept art from the new Battlefield game was revealed, showcasing a similar orange and blue color scheme that was prominent in Battlefield 3 and 4. The artwork hints that city destruction will once again play a key role, with flames engulfing a coastal town.
In a final bit of news, Zampella confirmed that the upcoming Battlefield game will limit player counts to 64, a return to the traditional player capacity. Battlefield 2042's attempt to support 128 players was met with criticism, and it seems EA has listened to the feedback. This shift is expected to excite long-time fans.
As for a release date of Battlefield 4, no concrete timeline has been given, but Zampella mentioned a new "program" linked to the project set to launch in 2025. Whether this will lead to the full game's release remains to be seen, but more updates are expected in the near future.
