EA rethinking Battlefield development process from the ground up

EA rethinking Battlefield development process from the ground up

EA rethinking Battlefield development process "from the ground up" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA rethinking Battlefield development process "from the ground up" "We take the long view." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 11 May 2022 12 comments EA has committed itself to sticking with Battlefield - and the beleagured Battlefield 2042 in particular - albeit with a new development process rethought "from the ground up". Speaking to investors last night, EA boss Andrew Wilson said the publisher was taking "the long view" when it came to the franchise, and that it would remain a big part of EA for the forseeable future. Wilson praised former Respawn boss Vince Zampella in his new expanded role in which he also oversees some Battlefield development, and also promised EA would continue to "grow" Battlefield 2042 - after righting its ship first. Watch on YouTube "We take the long view here," Wilson said. "[Battlefield] is one of the great franchises of our industry, built by one of the great teams in the industry, and our expectations are it's going to continue to grow and be a really important part of our portfolio for many, many years to come. "We've got incredible leadership over that team now, they're rethinking the development process from the ground up, and really using the Vince Zampella/Respawn model of 'get to the fun as quickly as possible'. They've been doing thousands of updates for the community, working on quality of life, and really getting the core game right. "I think there's still more work for us to do there and the team is committed to doing that work for the community and beyond that, once we get to a place where we feel like we're in the right place with the core experience, and with the core game, then you should expect us to invest and grow beyond where the game is at today." Last month, EA trumpeted more than 400 fixes and improvements in one big patch, while another finally added voice chat. But is it all too late? Last month also saw the game's Steam concurrent player number fall below 1000 for the first time. In February, Wilson was more straightforward with investors in admitting Battlefield 2042 had flopped - or specifically that it "did not meet expectations", blaming two years of remote working, and unforseen technical issues when the game had been released into the wild. "Some of the design choices we made with the game also did not resonate with everyone in our community," Wilson said at the time. "We are fully committed to realising the full potential of this game and fully committed to our Battlefield fans. We have already implemented a series of major updates to the game, and there is more to be done." EA has now delayed the launch of Battlefield 2042's first season to sometime this summer. A recent report suggested the next Battlefield game was already now in pre-production, with various changes implemented in 2042 now reversed. 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. 8 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
Share:
0 comments

Comments (0)

Leave a Comment

Minimum 10 characters required

* All fields are required. Comments are moderated before appearing.

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

EA rethinking Battlefield development process from the ground up | Trend Now | Trend Now