Battlefield creative director Lars Gustavsson leaving DICE after 22 years Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Battlefield creative director Lars Gustavsson leaving DICE after 22 years As EA details future of series. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 8 Sep 2022 19 comments Lars Gustavsson, creative director on the Battlefield series, is leaving its developer DICE after more than 20 years at the studio. News of Gustavsson's departure from Battlefield, DICE, and indeed EA as a whole, was announced by Battlefield general manager Byron Beede in a blog post detailing the future of the long-running first-person shooter series. "Lars Gustavsson, who has been with the franchise since the beginning and is affectionately known as Mr Battlefield, has decided he is ready for a new adventure," Beede wrote. "Lars has dedicated a substantial portion of his life to Battlefield and is proud to have helped shape the franchise into what it is today. He is excited to pass the baton to the next generation of Battlefield creators at DICE, Ripple Effect, Industrial Toys, and Ridgeline Games." Watch on YouTube Battlefield 2042 - Season 2: Master of Arms Gameplay Trailer. With Gustavsson's departure, Beede says the new Battlefield leadership team will consist of Battlefield franchise boss Vince Zampella, Rebecka Coutaz at DICE, Christrian Grass at Ripple Effect Studios, and Alex Seropian at Industrial Toys as EA begins "coordinating multiple studios...to build a connected Battlefield universe" and "[unlock the series'] potential as one of the best first-person shooter franchises in the world." Those plans also include Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto's new EA studio, now named Ridgeline Games. Reiterating details announced last year, Beede said Lehto and his team will be "leading the charge to develop a narrative campaign set in the Battlefield universe that will engage fans in new and exciting ways while remaining true to the classic elements of the series." As for EA's Ripple Effect studio, the developer formerly known as DICE LA, Beede says it's currently "focused on creating an entirely new Battlefield experience that will complement and build upon the series' foundations." "The next generation of Battlefield creators is a global team of talented, hungry individuals dedicated to taking the series to new heights," Beede concluded. "This team includes veterans who have worked on the series for years as well as new talent from the industry, all of whom bring years of experience working across incredible titles to the Battlefield universe." Today's update arrives several weeks after the launch of the beleaguered Battlefield 2042's generally well-received season two. EA DICE general manager Rebecka Coutaz discussed that game's weak reception, and her thoughts on the series' future, with Eurogamer earlier this year. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store