Is the next Battlefield poised to be the series’ triumphant return, reclaiming its spot as a giant in the world of shooters? EA is undoubtedly hoping for affirmative answers to these questions and is pulling out all the stops to stack the odds in its favor.
However, these lofty goals could quickly meet a disastrous fate if the launch doesn’t go smoothly, leaving only the die-hard fans still hanging on. As someone who has loved Battlefield for many years, I’m crossing my fingers for this installment to hit the mark and to have a new go-to shooter in my gaming lineup.
At this point, we’re largely in the dark about the upcoming Battlefield game. EA hasn’t confirmed a release, but if we piece together the timeline and shifts within their studios, 2025 seems like a plausible target.
EA is looking to emulate the success of Call of Duty: Warzone with Battlefield’s next chapter. This could mean that we’ll see a premium game launch late in 2025, with a free-to-play battle royale mode rolling out in the early part of 2026.
Some testing is anticipated to kick off in early 2025, although it will probably be under tight wraps, making it a challenge to glean any useful insights. All signs suggest a modern-day setting, reverting to the series’ iconic class-based gameplay.
While none of this guarantees we’ll end up with a stellar game, it does at least suggest EA is in tune with what the fans are clamoring for. That’s what makes me eager to actually get my hands on it.
Battlefield is unique in how it brings together various core elements: combined arms combat, class diversity, more measured pacing, expansive maps, and environmental destruction. Though you might find these features elsewhere, no shooter blends them quite like Battlefield. The attempt by Delta Force is a case in point—it highlights just how tricky it is to replicate Battlefield’s formula.
But with each Battlefield misstep, that unique proposition loses its shine. We’ve all seen fellow Battlefield fans migrate to other shooters, though none quite capture the Battlefield magic. These alternatives might keep players entertained, but they rarely deliver the full experience fans crave from a true Battlefield title.
