Don’t get too hyped up just yet. A new Battlefield game isn’t hitting the shelves anytime soon. EA spilled the beans recently, making it clear that their next big thing won’t grace the fiscal year 2025 lineup. That’s a timeline stretching from April 1 of this year all the way to March 31, 2025. Quite the wait, huh?
During an earnings call that had everyone’s ears perked, EA’s CFO, Stuart Canfield, let slip some future plans. And oh boy, did he have a lot to say. “Looking beyond 2025,” he began, painting a picture of a future where EA’s net bookings are skyrocketing. Think core sports franchises getting beefier, new content rolling out, and online communities growing even more massive. And yes, he mentioned Battlefield alongside Sims and other titles in the pipeline. It’s like they’re brewing a storm over there.
But wait, there’s more. Canfield wasn’t done. When prodded further, he reiterated that Battlefield is off the 2025 roster. Remember Battlefield 2042? That was their last big release back in 2021. Despite being in the rearview, it’s still getting some love with updates, like the Season 6: Dark Creations that dropped last October.
Flashback to 2021, right after Battlefield 2042 hit the scene. EA was already dreaming big, talking up a “connected Battlefield universe.” They even handed the reins over to Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella, hoping he’d steer this FPS franchise to new heights. And Andrew Wilson, EA’s head honcho, wasn’t shy about calling the next Battlefield a “reimagination” of the series. Plus, did you hear? The folks behind Burnout, Criterion, are in on the action too, working on the next Battlefield installment.
For those itching for more, GameSpot’s got a deep dive into Battlefield 2042. And guess what? The FPS saw a surge in players on Steam this past October. So, while the wait for a new Battlefield might be a bit longer than we’d like, there’s still plenty to get excited about. Who knows what surprises EA has up its sleeve?
