Battlefield Series Faces Major Changes as Development Team Undergoes Massive Shift
Inside source reveals dramatic transformation in Battlefield’s development direction and philosophy.
A former DICE developer has dropped significant revelations about the future of the Battlefield franchise, indicating a substantial shift in the series’ direction. Through a social media post on Bluesky, the developer, known as Rizible, shared insights about the dramatic changes occurring behind the scenes at EA.
According to the former developer, the franchise is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, with nearly all veteran developers who worked on previous Battlefield titles having departed from EA. This mass exodus reportedly occurred following what was described as DICE’s “implosion,” leaving the franchise in the hands of an almost entirely new development team.
The development of the next Battlefield entry has already garnered attention, with EA’s CEO previously announcing it would have the largest development team in the series’ history. The project involves collaboration between multiple studios, including EA Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect, alongside DICE.
The source suggests that EA’s vision for the franchise involves a significant pivot toward a games-as-a-service model. This new approach would reportedly include annual game releases, seasonal content updates, battle passes, and a mode similar to Call of Duty: Warzone. The plan allegedly involves reduced emphasis on single-player content while focusing on monetization through cosmetic items.
Among the experimental features mentioned was the potential inclusion of an AI Commander system, though specific details about this feature remain unclear. While the next Battlefield installment has been widely expected to launch in 2025, the former developer suggests players might need to wait until 2026.
The gaming industry’s shift toward live service models has been a point of discussion within the gaming community, with some praising the continuous stream of content while others express concern about the impact on traditional gaming experiences. These claims about Battlefield’s future direction, while unconfirmed by EA, paint a picture of a franchise potentially undergoing its most significant transformation to date.