Is the next Battlefield going to revive the series and reclaim its spot as a top contender in the shooter genre? That’s what EA is banking on, and it’s pulling out all the stops to make sure it happens. However, these high hopes could easily be dashed if the game launches poorly, leaving it cherished only by the few die-hard fans who have stayed loyal to Battlefield over the years. As someone who’s been a fan for a long time, I’m not just hoping for a hit; I’m yearning for a new go-to shooter that I can enjoy on a regular basis.
At the moment, details about the next Battlefield game are scarce. EA hasn’t even confirmed a 2025 release, but considering the timeline and recent studio activities, 2025 seems like a plausible launch year. EA’s aim is to emulate the Call of Duty: Warzone framework, possibly releasing the main game in late 2025, followed by a free-to-play battle royale mode early in 2026.
We’ve got word that testing is set to start in early 2025, though it will likely be under strict NDA, so it might not give us a full picture of what’s in store. All signs indicate a modern-day setting and a return to the series’ classic class system.
Does this mean we’re guaranteed a great game? Not necessarily. But it does show that EA seems to be in tune with what players are looking for, which makes me eager to see—and play—what they come up with.
Battlefield has always been unique in blending combined arms combat, distinct roles, vast maps, and, sometimes, destructible environments, whereas other games might only capture parts of this formula. Even the latest Delta Force game highlights how challenging it is to recreate what Battlefield has done. The more misses Battlefield racks up, though, the more its unique appeal diminishes. Many former fans now invest their time in other games. Yet, ask any of them, and they’d likely admit none of those games completely fill the Battlefield void. They may entertain, but they don’t quite offer the complete Battlefield experience.
