EA showcased the gameplay trailer for the upcoming new installment of Battlefield (official title pending). The game is currently in a pre-alpha state and will be introduced by Battlefield Studios and Battlefield Labs.
Battlefield Studios is a collective name for the game studios within the EA umbrella that contribute to the development of the Battlefield game series, including:
– DICE, the creators of the Battlefield franchise.
– Ripple Effect, formerly known as DICE LA, a studio that supports DICE in developing Battlefield.
– Motive, the developers of Star Wars Squadrons and Dead Space.
– Criterion, the developers of the Need for Speed racing games.
These studios will retain their individual names and management structures, but moving forward, the Battlefield game series will be credited to Battlefield Studios under the leadership of Vince Zampella.
Battlefield Labs is a process that allows players to test and provide feedback on the new installment of the Battlefield game series, which offers a wider approach compared to traditional methods. EA aims to address the previous shortcomings of Battlefield games that did not resonate with players (such as the 128-player maps in Battlefield 2042) by revamping the game development process, inviting players to test different concepts from early stages of development. Players will be required to sign NDAs, and the Battlefield Studios team will test players on various aspects of the game, including core gameplay, weapons, vehicles, class systems, game modes, and more.
Initially, Battlefield Labs will recruit a few thousand players in Europe and North America, gradually expanding to tens of thousands in other regions. Players can now apply through the Battlefield Labs website. The release date for the new Battlefield installment has not been disclosed, but it is currently in the pre-alpha stage and with the new testing process, it may take a considerable amount of time.
TLDR: EA unveiled a teaser trailer for the upcoming Battlefield game, which is in pre-alpha stage. Battlefield Studios and Labs are revolutionizing the game’s development process by involving players in testing and feedback. No release date announced yet. Apply for testing on Battlefield Labs website.
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