Just lately, we reported on the huge development of Battlefield 2042’s participant base following a free-to-play weekend that noticed the sport skyrocket up the charts. It was a monumental interval for Battlefield followers the world over, however what’s exceptional is that, even out of the free-to-play window, the participant depend remained comparatively constant. Off the again of that revelation (and ongoing success), Digital Arts has reportedly ‘doubled down’ on Battlefield 2042.
In 2021, Battlefield 2042 launched to a paltry reception, being heralded the world over as a failed shell of a sport. It grew to become the goal of many jibes and the height participant depend crashed decrease and decrease with every successive month that the sport was struggling to outlive. Now, Digital Arts (and DICE) has reportedly dedicated to working more durable than ever to totally revitalise Battlefield 2042 and push it into a way more resilient place.
Can It Make a Comeback?
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Battlefield 2042 is a divisive title. There are many followers of the franchise who received’t contact it, however on the identical time, there are tens of 1000’s of gamers who’ve completely no points with the sport in any respect. As a Battlefield veteran, I’ll stress that I’ll fortunately play (and may take pleasure in) Battlefield 2042, however I can truthfully state that it’s removed from being my favorite Battlefield sport. That’s all nicely and good, however can Battlefield 2042 ever make a sensible comeback?
EA believes so. In a latest convention name to replace traders and the broader gaming group about EA’s efficiency, Battlefield 2042’s place was mentioned. Right here’s what was mentioned:
‘Simply final month we launched Season 6 for Battlefield 2042, and our group is responding positively, driving file engagement on Steam. This illustrates the power right now and long-term potential of the franchise. Via innovation and creativity, our groups proceed to help this large group of followers whereas constructing in the direction of the way forward for Battlefield.’
Whereas it was ‘Season 6’ that was referenced as being the factor that gamers are responding positively to, it was the free-to-play weekend that paid off in dividends for Digital Arts. But when they admit that, then they need to float the potential to make the sport free-to-play completely, and that’s actually a dialogue for an additional day.
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May Battlefield See a Resurgence?
There’s loads of potential nonetheless wrapped up within the Battlefield franchise. Since Battlefield 1 was launched in 2016, the group has been on a downhill slide, however with issues turning round in Battlefield 2042, we could possibly be beginning to see the start of a tangible uptick. In latest discussions, it was revealed that Digital Arts plans to utterly ‘reimagine’ the Battlefield franchise and has drafted in a number of studios to work alongside DICE in creating no matter comes subsequent.
As a die-hard Battlefield fan, it’s thrilling. If we glance again to the glory days of Battlefield, which is often round 2011 – 2016 (ignoring Hardline), we see epic, damaging, action-packed, and emotional video games that gave Name of Responsibility a run for its cash. Can we get again to that? Solely time will inform.
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