Summary
EA has confirmed thatBattlefield 2042’s Season 7 will be its last, as its development teams shift focus to the series' future. This marks the end ofBattlefield 2042’s long journey following its controversial launch, although fans can still expect to see some new content later on in the game.
Unsurprisingly,Battlefield 2042’s bug-filled release in 2021 did not go over well with the franchise’s community, leading to low player numbers not long after launch and a promise from EA that it would help the game reach a respectable state. This was done through the Seasons format, in whichBattlefieldreceived new content like maps, modes, and weapons on a semi-regular basis; however, these updates still caused somecontroversy amongBattlefieldfans. Now that Season 7 is well underway, it seems that EA is looking to move on from 2042.
In a post shared on EA’s website,BattlefieldGeneral Manager Byron Beede said it is “now necessary for us to turn from the present to the future,” and further explained that resources are being diverted from2042to the series' next game. However,2042is still set to receive new content later in Season 7, such as a map, two themed events, a weapon, and a vehicle. Additionally, EA plans to release more in-game challenges, events, modes, and support updates after the conclusion of Season 7. But it seems that2042has received its last major content update with Season 7’s launch in March.
Battlefield’s New Developer, Motive Studio
Beede also announced that Motive Studio is joining theBattlefieldfranchise, where it will bring its “expertise in Frostbite and compelling storytelling to the fold,” suggesting that the new developer may play an important role inBattlefield’s next single-player project. Fans might recognizeMotive for its work on theDead Spaceremake andStar Wars Squadrons.
Motive joins DICE, Criterion, and Ripple Effect in what sounds like an ambitious next step for the franchise when aBattlefielduniverse that connects various multiplayer and single-player experiences will be launched. The addition of Motive may come as a partial replacement forRidgeline Games and its recent closure; Ridgeline was apparently working on aBattlefieldsingle-player project as well.
An insider claimed that thenextBattlefieldwill feature a battle royalemode, which would presumably join a traditional multiplayer and single-player mode. The same report also claimed that the battle royale will be a separate, free-to-play option similar toCall of DutyandWarzone. If true, it’s not surprising that EA is looking to take a page out of Activision’s book seeing the wildly different trajectories the two shooter franchises have taken.
Battlefield 2042
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Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
