EA and Battlefield Studios today revealed an ambitious new initiative that allows the Battlefield community to help shape the future of Battlefield.
Battlefield has been through the ringer the past decade. Since 2013, players have had to put up with bad servers at launch (Battlefield's 4, V, and 2042), interesting concepts that didn't feel like Battlefield (Hardline), and the simply awful end product that was 2042, a game missing so many core and quality-of-life features that it didn't even feel like a proper Battlefield game. EA and Dice know that Battlefield is on thin ice, and they're doing something about it. The two today announced Battlefield Labs, the most ambitious community testing program in franchise history.
Battlefield What?
The next Battlefield is coming soon, potentially this year. With the game transitioning to its pre-alpha phase, the studio is ready to launch Battlefield Labs, a new community test program. The goal is to break down the barriers between the development team so that they can hone the experience, ensure the proper features are included, and launch the game in the best state possible. Battlefield Labs' first phase of testing goes live in the coming weeks with an invited group...
