Since its beginnings, Battlefield 2042 has tried as best it can to retain players. While season 7 has just started, EA has an announcement to make for the sequel.
Battlefield 2042 is the latest opus released from the license and possibly one of the least loved. In fact, the DICE game had a complicated launch, with an early desertion of players. However, the developers tried to bounce back and satisfy the fans, a delicate task.
Despite everything, for almost three years, the game has still experienced some periods of popularity. His arrival in the PlayStation Plus was undoubtedly his greatest springboard. The fact of having given free access, subject to having an active subscription, convinced a large audience to try it.
But that doesn’t seem to be enough to breathe new life into Battlefield 2042. After disappointing patches and despite an attractive new mode, EA has made a firm decision to season 7 Game.
What does Season 7 mean for Battlefield 2042?
Byron Beede spoke about Battlefield 2042 in an official statement. The general director of licensing at EA outlines the plans for the game and in particular season 7, launched on March 19, 2024.
First, he notes that “Breaking point”, the seventh season, immerses players in an all-new map in Chile. She also brought “ new weapons and gadgets “. Beede further reminds that not all new content has been released yet.
However, he confesses important news. He and his teams have decided to say goodbye to Battlefield 2042. Even if he is well aware that it is new “ disappointing » for the public, season 7 will indeed be the “ last ” Game.
The general manager still wants to reassure his player base. In fact, EA and DICE are not completely abandoning Battlefield 2042. Once season 7 has delivered everything it has given, one team will continue to bring the title to life.
On the one hand, EA plans a “ ongoing maintenance ”, in order to preserve the player experience. On the other hand, Beede assures that Battlefield 2042 will be powered by “ new challenges, events and modes “. In doing so, the public still present in the game will be able to find interest in it for some time. At least, this could only last until the release of next partto the great dismay of the players.
EA on its way to Battlefield 7
The reason given behind this change is none other than the desire to look towards the future of the license. So, after having restricted its teams on Battlefield 2042, EA is now focusing its teams on the next opus. The one we call “Battlefield 7” is therefore becoming clearer again, after a complicated period of development.
Even more, Byron Beede announces good news for the rest of the project. In fact, the team around the project is finally lasting. It is now Motivate who takes care of it. Having recently distinguished itself with the remake of Dead Space, the studio is also working on an Iron Man game.
Motive therefore has the difficult task of finalizing for 2025/2026 the development of a game passed from hand to hand. According to Beede, the mission with Battlefield 7 is “ release the vast potential of the series in class-based team play and intense, immersive battles “. A major challenge!
