Will the upcoming Battlefield game revive the series and reestablish its dominance in the shooter genre? That’s what EA is undoubtedly banking on, and the publisher is pulling out all the stops to make it happen.
The expectations are high, but they could quickly crumble if the launch doesn’t meet the mark, leaving only the die-hard fans to appreciate it. As someone who’s been a fan for years, I’m rooting for this Battlefield to succeed. I long for a new go-to shooter that I can play regularly.
At this point, EA has kept details about the next Battlefield under wraps. We don’t even have confirmation if it’s set to release in 2025. However, when you consider the current happenings in EA’s various studios, 2025 seems like a logical target.
EA appears to be aiming to emulate the success of Call of Duty: Warzone with this next installment. It’s plausible that the core, premium game will be launched at the end of 2025, with a free-to-play battle royale mode debuting in early 2026.
Some form of early testing is anticipated to begin in 2025, although it will likely be under strict NDAs, limiting what we’ll learn about the game. Early indications suggest a modern-day setting and a return to the series’ classic class system.
While these insights hint at EA’s understanding of what players want, a “good” game isn’t guaranteed. Still, I’m eager to see what they deliver and to finally get my hands on it.
Battlefield has always been about its unique blend of combined arms combat, distinct classes, tactical gameplay, sprawling maps, and environmental destruction. While elements of this formula can be found in other games, no single shooter quite captures that mix. Even new titles like Delta Force remind us why Battlefield’s formula is hard to replicate.
Regrettably, each unsuccessful release of Battlefield chips away at its reputation. We’ve all seen former Battlefield enthusiasts shift to other games. And while those games might hold their attention, they seldom replicate the full Battlefield experience. They’re captivating enough to keep players engaged but fall short of being “the next Battlefield.”
