Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has called out EA over Battlefield 6's credits for not properly acknowledging Ridgeline Games staff who worked on the title. The shooter was a massive effort, taking years of development and seeing EA combine multiple studios into a single, large group to revitalize the series and take it to new heights. However, it appears that not everyone who contributed to Battlefield 6 received full recognition for their efforts.
After a popular open beta and a hype-filled lead-up to launch, the latest in EA's FPS franchise has gotten off to a strong start. It took just five days for Battlefield 6 to sell 7 million copies, earning an estimated $350 million in gross revenue. Despite those impressive figures, the release has not been without some controversy, especially now as an industry veteran claims the game's credits have overlooked one of its studios.
Marcus Lehto expressed his disappointment on LinkedIn, saying Ridgeline Games staff were "not properly credited" for working "tirelessly for 1 to 2.5 years" on Battlefield 6. While some former Ridgeline devs do appear in the game's credits, their names only come up under a "Special Thanks" section. Lehto points out that...
