Battlefield 2042's Season One Delay is a Troubling Move

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At this point, it is no secret that the launch of Battlefield 2042 has been one that DICE and EA would have wanted to go a lot smoother. With many long-term fans of the franchise taking issue with the gltich-prone and unfinished nature of Battlefield 2042 at launch, the game's developers only have a small window of opportunity to salvage the potential longevity of the new release.

Therefore, the importance of the next steps that DICE takes in relation to Battlefield 2042 are crucial. With this in mind, DICE recently announcing that Season One of the game's multiplayer has been delayed until Summer showcases a troubling miscue in which the immediate change needed to improve the game is simply not present.

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With the palpable hype surrounding Battlefield 2042 prior to launch, it is no wonder the aforementioned poor state of the initial release did not sit well with fans of the franchise. With the unpolished and seemingly barren state of gameplay across most of the modes the game has to offer juxtaposing the high-octane nature of gameplay showcased in trailers and promotional material, DICE was always going to be on the receiving end of some serious flak. The launch has seen interest in the game decline so sharply that players have reported finding the AAA title in GameStop bargain bins for as little as $4.99, nearly 12 times cheaper than its recommended retail price.

As seen in recent history with the infamous launch of Cyberpunk 2077, a game with a large pre-release following being rushed to release is a contemporary death sentence for post-launch relevancy and hype. This is most evident in the sharp and sustained decline of the Battlefield 2042 player base, with the game