EA DICE has announced it's winding down post-launch support of Battlefield 2042 as the publisher turns its attention to what is next for the FPS franchise. Server and gameplay maintenance will continue along with fresh events, challenges, and modes, but the seasonal strategy of delivering new content updates will end with Season 7 — Turning Point. The 7.2 patch that brings with it a new Stadium map will be the last one adding new content as a result.
The studio is ending support so it can focus on the next game in the Battlefield series. There is an "ambitious vision to embrace and unlock the vast potential of the series’ class-based squadplay and immersive, intense battles" at EA DICE, so it's recruited Dead Space team EA Motive to help out. The developer is putting together a team that will bring its "expertise with Frostbite and compelling storytelling" to the franchise, across both online and single player experiences.
Across seven different seasons, Battlefield 2042 has been built upon with lots of new maps, modes, and weapons to get it in better shape following a disastrous PS5, PS4 launch in 2021. General manager Byron Beede appreciates the community feedback, explaining that "feedback has been important in helping us build this game into something special while also assisting us in laying the foundation for the future".
He continues: "Battlefield is an experience that is defined by the passion of its community as much as its team-driven tactics and explosive battles, and I look forward to the day that we can tell you more about what’s coming next." Are you interested in what's next for Battlefield? Let us know in the comments below.
[source ea.com]
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I've bought every single game and dlc, some more disappointing than others, none as exquisitely beautiful as BF1 which is a work of art
Played all almost entirely on PC
Love the franchise for better or worse and there's been a lot of worse haha
Given how much I hate the direction that game took I'm glad its ending, I knew it was being codified, when they removed being able to zero your weapons, and the terrible map design limited vehicles (seriously 1 jet for 64 man teams) to boot. Looking forward to the next entry however especially if it is like BF4 or BF1.
Granted I don't know if they fixed what I put earlier but thats how put off I was.
I didnt play this one the terrible reviews killed it for me and BFV was getting old fast i disnt even get BF1 not because its bad but its because the setting is not for me.
Never played a multiplayer that much before. Around 200 hours into Hazard Zone Mode, best multiplayer out there.
Since that hasn't been supported anymore anyway, doesn't really matter. Still playing every day.
Now hand the franchise over to somone that can appreciate what made the origionals up until 4 good. This could be an absolute killer IP and the only MP shooter to actually attempt to challenge COD. When i was younger and in to FPS you were either a COD or BF fan. Now im neither.
This is a simultaneously amazing and garbage game. I enjoyed my time with it
I'm probably in the minority but I would really like a Bad Company at some point
@zhoont haha an accurate way to describe it
I really liked bf even though I wasn't supposed to and I played it quite a lot. I really want bad company 2 even if its only a remake or remaster as EA had the best damn shooter ever but somehow seem to be ignoring the fans or...they are just ignoring the fans the muppets...bring back bad company 2 you massive idiots.
I have such low expectations for the new game. Certainly won’t be buying until it’s dropped in price due to low sales from being broken at launch. A battle royale mode, in 2025, really EA?!?
Didn't enjoy the initial beta but when it was updated, I put countless hours into it. Especially after it hit plus. Anyone who says the game didn't massively improve over that course of time, is talking out their ass.
Actually really enjoyed this via PS Plus, platted it three times in fact (PS5, PS4 EU, PS4 NA). Not a good game, but enjoyable if that makes sense?
Huh. That's odd. My support for that game ended shortly after buying and playing it. One of the most miserable gaming experiences I've ever had. And with 267 games on my profile, that's saying something considering some of the duds I've stumbled across..... In fact, after the state in which BF V and 2042 launched in, I won't get fooled a third time. I'll be waiting for numerous patches and a few price drops before I get lured back into that franchise.
I doubt they have learnt a single lesson from 2042 and will repeat them all again.
One of the most disappointing games I've bought this generation. Utterly soulless, unimaginative and a total betrayal of the BF fan base in favour of shoehorning in "hero shooter" mechanics and the associated monetisation. I won't ignore the fact that they've put a decent amount of effort into getting the game back into something resembling a proper BF game but for me the damage was already done, and even when I've revisited it since I still find it frustrating to play and the pace far too quick.
When a game like Helldivers 2 comes along and shows that a multiplayer title can be polished, fun, not geared towards micro transactions and at half the price of some new releases, it makes you wonder just how badly-managed 2042 was as a project.
@Frmknst Why do you like it so much? Do you play with friends?
I loved BF 4, 1, and 5. Just can’t seem to get into 2042.
So this is how 2042 ends, with a whimper how disappointing.
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