Four years have passed since the Battlefield license disappeared from the video game market, once an annual series that could rival Call of Duty. However, several setbacks and disappointing sales figures led to the franchise being put on hold. Nonetheless, Electronic Arts still envisions the potential return of their war-themed first-person shooter (FPS) and has begun discussing its future. The “behind-the-scenes development” video for the upcoming Battlefield (the borrowed name used for convenience) generated significant buzz with just 10 seconds of pre-alpha footage, leaving viewers quite skeptical.
This video primarily aims to explain that four studios are working full-time on the game with a very precise task distribution. DICE, which has historically been the lead studio for each Battlefield episode, is solely responsible for the multiplayer mode, while Criterion Games (the creators of the Burnout car game series) handles the single-player mode, keeping in mind that the English studio has traditionally supported the Battlefield franchise. EA Motive (formerly led by Jade Raymond before she left and handled the Dead Space remake in 2023) and Ripple Effect join as supporting studios, particularly for the multiplayer aspect. Together, they form the Battlefield Studios and initiate the Battlefield Labs program, a large-scale beta allowing players to try the game early and provide feedback to refine and release the game according to community desires. This approach seems to reflect Electronic Arts’ new commitment to listening to player input, as they cannot afford further missteps. Here’s hoping for their success.
While Battlefield fans eagerly await the return of their beloved franchise, it’s worth checking out a surprising crossover in the fighting game world. Marcus Thompson recently shared an exciting update on “Street Fighter 6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Join the Game, First Gameplay Trailer Released” (August 7, 2023), detailing Capcom’s bold move to integrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into Street Fighter. This collaboration not only brings a fresh set of cosmetics and features but also introduces an intriguing new character, A.K.I., promising to shake up the competitive scene. Don’t miss out on this innovative blend of classic characters and cutting-edge gameplay (Street Fighter 6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Join the Game, First Gameplay Trailer Released). Capcom recently made waves by introducing A.K.I., the latest addition to Street Fighter 6’s roster, with a gameplay trailer that highlights her venom-infused fighting style. As Sophie Laurent details in her post from August 31st, A.K.I.’s unique abilities include manipulating bubbles and puddles on the battlefield while poisoning opponents with toxic attacks. Dive into the intricacies of this new character and learn how she fits into the World Tour mode, as well as what goodies come with pre-ordering the “A.K.I. is Here!” Fighting Pass. For more on this exciting new fighter, be sure to check out Street Fighter 6: Capcom Unveils AKI’s Venomous Gameplay.
