Battlefield 4 Producer Returns to DICE to Lead Franchise
Former Battlefield 4 producer David Sirland is heading back to DICE to head up Battlefield.
Announcing his return on Twitter, the former Battlefield producer revealed that he’s leading the franchise following the turbulent launch of Battlefield 2042.
“Well, hello again Battlefield community — I’m back!” he said. “This time around, things really are very different (in a good way) — and I’m super eager to make the future of Battlefield brighter and better than ever!”
(1/2) Well, hello again @battlefield community - I’m back! This time around, things really are very different (in a good way) - and I’m _super_ eager to make the future of Battlefield brighter and better than ever!
Sirland is best known for producing Battlefield 4 but has a long history with the franchise already.
He began with Battlefield 2 back in 2005 and went on to work on Battlefield: Bad Company. After exiting the company to pursue other projects, he returns with Battlefield 4, then went on to produce Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V.
What will his new role entail as head of the franchise? We’ll find out… eventually.
“Information on what actually means in more detail will spill as time goes on,” he added. “But rest assured I am going to listen to your feedback, your woes, your ideas and champion a game that you would love to play! See you on the Battlefield!”
While EA has been working to improve Battlefield 2042, it has still been one of Steam’s worst-reviewed games, with many players noting the lack of features that were promised before the game’s launch. Earlier this year, the game became less popular on Steam than Battlefield 1, 4, and V.
Nevertheless, Sirland praises the 2042 team for improving the game since its launch.
“The 2042 team should have lots and lots
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