Can the upcoming Battlefield entry revive the series and bring it back to the forefront of shooters? That’s the big question on everyone’s mind, and you can bet EA is eager for the answer to be a resounding ‘yes.’ The company is pulling out all the stops to ensure they have every possible edge to achieve that goal.
Yet, these lofty ambitions could easily come crashing down if the game launches poorly. In that scenario, only the die-hard fans who have stuck by Battlefield over the years might find anything to appreciate. As someone who has been a fan for a long time, I’m really rooting for this next installment to not only succeed but also become the go-to shooter I can keep coming back to.
At this point, we know almost nothing about the next Battlefield game. EA hasn’t even officially mentioned if it’s dropping in 2025, but judging by the timelines and recent moves at their different studios, 2025 seems like the logical release window.
The plan, it seems, is for EA to take a leaf out of Call of Duty: Warzone’s book, introducing Battlefield in a similar setup. This might mean a core, premium game hitting the shelves in late 2025, with a free-to-play battle royale mode rolling out in early 2026.
We do know some form of testing is set to kick off in early 2025, although it’ll probably be under tight non-disclosure agreements. So don’t hold your breath for a deep dive into the game’s nature just yet. All signs point to a modern-day setting and a return to its traditional class-based system.
Of course, none of this guarantees that the game will be great, but it does suggest that EA is at least aligning its focus with what players are looking for. And that’s what fuels my excitement about eventually playing it.
When you think about Battlefield, many of its elements—like combined arms combat, class variety, slower pacing, expansive maps, and even destructible environments—are found in various other games. But no other shooter stitches them together quite like Battlefield does. The recent release of Delta Force is a case in point, showing why mimicking Battlefield’s formula isn’t a walk in the park, as surprising as that may be.
But the more times Battlefield falls short, the more its unique standing begins to fade. We all know former Battlefield fans who now look to other games, and I bet none would insist those games fill the same void. They may offer enough to keep you hooked, but not enough to truly earn the title of “the next Battlefield.”
