Shortly prior to EA’s Investor Day, EA unveiled fresh particulars regarding the upcoming unnamed Battlefield game along with some innovative concept art. This concept art was exclusively disclosed to IGN, and it was verified that Battlefield will be embracing a modern backdrop following prior games set in World War I and World War II.
Currently, EA hasn’t provided a plethora of specifics regarding the game’s location and has refrained from identifying the specific city it will be situated in, although the concept art implies a European setting. The locale could potentially be in countries like Italy or France, but its exact whereabouts remain uncertain.
Upon scrutinizing the concept art, it appears that combat involving ships, helicopters, and natural calamities will be integral to the forthcoming unnamed Battlefield game, displaying a resemblance to the color scheme of the immensely popular Battlefield 4.
This innovative game appears to be a regression to the fundamentals for the approaching Battlefield. Zampella expressed his sentiment on revisiting the modern era, stating, “I mean, if you look back to the peak or the pinnacle of Battlefield, it’s that Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4 era where everything was modern. And I think we have to get back to the core of what Battlefield is and do that extraordinarily well, and then we’ll see where it goes from there.” In this dialogue, it seems that Zampella holds a great deal of nostalgia for the eras of Battlefields 3 and 4 while also cherishing some affection and nostalgia for 1942.
The intention of revisiting the modern setting appears to be an endeavor to rectify the trajectory of the franchise subsequent to Battlefield 2042. Initially, this game wasn’t particularly acclaimed but eventually garnered appreciation from numerous players. Nonetheless, Battlefield 2042 exhibited a marked distinction and felt more akin to a hero shooter, particularly due to the 128-player maps that were remarkably ambitious and unpopular among fans.
The creators of Battlefield have an array of plans in the pipeline but are presently maintaining secrecy over their strategies. “We have a program that we’re going to announce next year around getting more community in because that’s the core of what we have to do—get the community back on our side, get that trust back.”
Subsequent to the release of Battlefield, it will serve as a substantial assessment of whether the community has faith in their capacity to handle the game appropriately or perceive it as less successful compared to its predecessors. With the forthcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, they are set to encounter significant competition, and it will be intriguing to witness the unveiling of additional details concerning the impending Battlefield game.
