Is the upcoming Battlefield installment poised to rejuvenate the series and re-establish its dominance in the competitive world of shooters? That’s the million-dollar question for EA, and the gaming giant is pulling out all the stops to ensure the answer is a resounding ‘yes.’
However, these high hopes could easily be dashed if the launch turns out to be a disaster, leaving only the die-hard fans to appreciate what remains of Battlefield’s legacy. As someone who has been a fan for many years, I’m not just rooting for the game to succeed—I’m longing for a go-to shooter that I can turn to time and again.
At this point, details about the next Battlefield are sparse, bordering on nonexistent. EA hasn’t even confirmed if it will debut in 2025, although recent developments at their studios suggest that it is a logical guess. EA appears to be aiming to replicate the success of Call of Duty: Warzone with this new release. This could mean kicking off with a premium game towards the end of 2025, with a free-to-play battle royale following suit in early 2026.
We do know that some form of testing will begin early in 2025, but it’s likely to be under tight NDA restrictions, so we might not glean much useful information about the game. It seems all signs point to a modern-day setting for this Battlefield reboot, including a return to the series’ iconic class system.
Of course, none of this assures us that the game will be a hit, but at least it seems EA is in tune with what the players want. This aligns perfectly with my excitement and curiosity to finally see and play it.
The beauty of Battlefield lies in its unique combination of features: mixed combat, asymmetrical classes, slower-paced gameplay, expansive maps, and often, destructible environments. These elements are available in other games, but no one else blends them quite like Battlefield does. The recent release of Delta Force, for instance, serves only to highlight how hard it is to replicate this blend.
But each misstep from Battlefield erodes this unique perception. Many former Battlefield enthusiasts have shifted to other games, and I suspect none of them would claim these alternatives fully match up—they might get close enough to keep players engaged but fall short of being dubbed “the next Battlefield.”
