A former DICE employee describes the upcoming Battlefield installment as the work of a completely new development team, with roughly 98 percent of the studio’s previous staff no longer on the project. The wider claim ties the shift to Electronic Arts’ broad restructuring, a transformation that followed a string of launches that failed to hit the mark with players. In practical terms, the move signals a deliberate reset of how the franchise is built, from design priorities to the rhythm of collaboration, and it shapes expectations for fans in Canada and the United States who follow Battlefield’s evolution closely.
In response to the overhaul, those close to the project have urged players to temper their expectations. The team behind Battlefield 2025 describes it as a new era, created by a fresh cohort of developers and guided by an updated philosophy. Public remarks on Bluesky frame the direction as a break from the old cycle, noting that whether the change proves beneficial will depend on each player’s point of view and their tolerance for new ideas rather than any official guarantee.
At present, development is shared across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and EA Motive. Earlier reporting suggested the game would unfold in a modern setting and would move away from certain experimental ideas, including specialists and 128-player battles. The intent appears to be a tighter balance, more consistent performance, and a multiplayer experience that scales well across platforms in North America.
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