New Battlefield Game Rumors Are Bad for Battlefield 2042

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DespiteBattlefield 2042 only being released late last year, the game is already in serious trouble. Its woes and problems are extensive and have been well documented by critics and players alike. As a live service game, one which was supposed to have a shelf life that could rival other live service first-person shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends, it has fallen far from the mark, represented clearly with its ever-declining place on the steam game charts.

With servers populated by bots and players reportedly unable to find games across all platforms of Battlefield 2042, DICE has no doubt seen that player retention is only going to get worse and, as result, has shared a roadmap of sorts that attempts to show what players can expect in terms of community and player feedback implementation. While a positive development, it has caused doubt and concern in the community due to the scope of what it has promised. With rumors that a new Battlefield game has entered pre-production despite the plans to incorporate player feedback into Battlefield 2042, the future of the current game is unclear.

The Next Battlefield Game Needs to Make Sure that it Doesn't Repeat Battlefield 2042 Mistakes

When dealing with live-service games, even from AAA publishers and development teams, there is no guarantee anymore that they will succeed. The market for live services, particularly those from popular franchises, is massive. When there's a crowded market, only those that make consistent and regular updates to an already solid foundation tend to succeed and thrive. Battlefield 2042 does not have that luxury. It will not have a major game update of any kind, such as the addition of maps, weapons, or even a storefront, until Season 1