EA’s Plans for Future Games: A Fresh Perspective

EA recently held a conference after announcing their financial results for Q3 2024, where they revealed their future plans and provided updates on their existing franchises. One of the most anticipated releases from EA is a new game from the Battlefield series.

Many fans were hoping for a remake of a classic title like Battlefield 3 or a new game that focuses less on live services, considering the initial backlash to EA’s approach when it came to game releases. However, Battlefield 2042 has seen record engagement in recent months, proving that EA’s decision to prioritize it was well-founded.

During the financial conference, Stuart Canfield, EA’s CFO and Vice President, shared some insights into EA’s plans for non-sports games in the coming years, and it appears that a new Battlefield game may not be coming anytime soon.

Canfield mentioned that EA is looking for “iconic new releases” in the fiscal year 2025 and beyond, and franchises such as Battlefield, Mass Effect, and Star Wars are among them.

A teaser for the upcoming Mass Effect game was released in November 2023, but it looks like the game might not even be released until 2029. Additionally, the announced Star Wars games, including the third installment of Jedi Survivor and a new FPS game from Respawn Entertainment, seem to be productions that will require several more years of development.

However, there is some good news for Battlefield fans. A new game from the series might be coming much sooner, although we shouldn’t expect any news about it this year. Currently, EA is fully focused on Battlefield 2042, which will enter its seventh season in March 2024. During the financial results discussion, CEO Andrew Wilson stated:

“Our team is working hard to deliver increasingly engaging live services to the community, such as the recent announcement of Battlefield 2042 Season 7, with new maps, weekly missions, and much more.”

While Battlefield 2042 is currently EA’s priority, it seems that work on a new Battlefield game is already underway. Wilson mentioned that multiple studios are building an expansive universe for fans, using their innovative Frostbite technology, saying:

“We are investing in the future of the Battlefield franchise. Our exceptional teams across world-class studios are creating a vast, community-focused Battlefield universe for our fans.”

Considering that Battlefield games are typically released in the fall, we can expect the next installment to arrive in the fall of 2025 or even 2026. In addition to the aforementioned titles, EA is also working on several other new games, including Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Skate, two untitled Marvel games (one focusing on Black Panther), a new game from The Sims series, and the revival of EA College Football for the first time since 2013.

FAQ:

1. When will the new Battlefield game be released?
– EA has not provided a specific release date yet, but it is expected to launch in 2025 or 2026.

2. Which EA game series are included in the plans for the coming years?
– The planned series include Battlefield, Mass Effect, and Star Wars.

3. When can we expect the next installment of the Mass Effect game?
– There is no certainty, but initial predictions suggest it may be released as late as 2029.

4. What other games are currently being developed by EA?
– EA is working on games such as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Skate, two untitled Marvel games (including one focusing on Black Panther), a new game from The Sims series, and the revival of EA College Football.

Definitions:

1. Battlefield – a series of computer games that serve as battle simulators.

2. DLC (Downloadable Content) – additional content for a game that can be downloaded separately from the standard version of the game.

3. FPS (First-Person Shooter) – a genre of games in which the player observes the action from a first-person perspective and shoots at enemies.

4. Remake – a new version of a game in which there are improvements to graphics, mechanics, or other elements of the game.

Suggested related links:
1. Official EA Website
2. Official Battlefield Series Website

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