EA Has No Battlefield Game Planned for 2017

KyRo3442d ago

Now see im struggling to keep hooked and this is someone whos put in alot of hours into the BF series. I think its the lack of stuff to unlock. Leveling up seems pointless as it grants you with nothing. I know WW1 had very little in the way of customisation on weapons but it gives you less of a insentive to use different guns because theres no unlocks to earn.

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skidmarc3442d ago

I'm still having fun with the game but the unlocks are terrible in this game. I agree that leveling up gives you nothing in this game.

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madforaday3442d ago

That is the problem with MP games you two want all these customizations and unlocks to keep you playing. I want a MP that is balanced so you can get better and better. I am soo happy that there isn't so many unlockables so now on the battlefield you know what you are getting yourself into. I keep playing BF because I want to become better, not to unlock things. I should already have everything unlocked since I paid 60 bucks for the game. My favorite MP games are games that you don't have any unlock system.

That is what frustrating with MP gaming now is because people just play the MP to unlock things not to become better. I wouldn't mind the ability to customizing your solider (realistic uniforms) or have your medals that you completed be on your uniform. I would like to see more options for skins, I am a level 74 and I still haven't had a skin that I use yet. I get skins of weapons that I don't use. I feel like that is wrong but who knows.

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Atmus3442d ago

Its funny you say that i had bought both titanfall and bf1, and i can say im a hc bf fan and just bc of the lack of unlockables im prone to playing titanfall. Anywho both games are great but my fps shooter for this year is titanfall, first time i enjoy a cod type of game (always hated it) gotta have me some titty lmao

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_-EDMIX-_3442d ago

I only play to get unlocks for a small amount of time, maybe 30 hours at best, then...I'll likely spend 200 to 300 hours just actually...you know....playing the game.

I find the set up I like and I just stick with it, I rarely jump from gun to gun, I think at most I might use 4 different sniper rifles only based on situation, rush, conquest, mid range, long range etc.

Other then that, I don't really care about getting junk to unlock, my goal is simply to win the match with a set up I feel comfortable with.

I don't care about customization bud, I don't care about weapon unlocks, I don't care about much of that junk, I simply care about winning the match and the strategy of the game. I don't know If I've ever cared about the unlocks that much in most BF titles. Once I have a set up, I just stay with it.

I mean....I've used the Type 88 on BF3 and BF4 as my main LMG and might have only tried out a few others for fun.

My main guns based on class, FAMAS or M16, Type 88, GOL or Type 88 Sniper, UMP and sometimes the P90....thats about it. I legit did like 300 hours in BF4 with just those only occasionally switching to try out different set ups.

I don't see me changing that with BF1, I'll just find what I feel ok with and just focus on the game. I just don't know how many folks really care that much about getting a bazillion guns lol

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_-EDMIX-_3442d ago

@Mad- 1000% agreed.

You get it! lol

franwex3442d ago (Edited 3442d ago )

What? I hate multiplayer games were we have to unlock stuff. I much rather have everything.

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Dirtnapstor3442d ago

BF3 has my favorite unlocking system. It is/was very challenging.

WellyUK3442d ago

leveling up has always given you nothing after about level 50...

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arkard3442d ago

We know, battlefield and star wars will alternate years. This is nothing new.

CorndogBurglar3442d ago

Do you really think Battlefront 2 will be ready for 2017? Not being a smartass. Just asking. We haven't seen or heard anything about it. Just seems kind of soon.

All I know is they better make some serious changes to it if they want my money again.

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zivtheawesome3442d ago

actually they already said it'll release 2017, and with a campaign this time.

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Nitrowolf23442d ago (Edited 3442d ago )

It wont be hard to pump out a star wars game every two years if its battlefront. The hard stuff has already passed with battlefront 1, now they just do copy and paste, fine tune things and release it.

Its coming 2017

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_-EDMIX-_3442d ago

Well the sequels of games come out faster based on already having a finished concept and the engine is already done, mind you we don't know when they started production on Battlefront 2 so I think fall 2017 makes sense, but could slip into 2018 spring.

I don't know about making changes. I personally didn't care that much for Battlefront 1, only put like 20 hours into it. For those that like it, I want it to stay the same, why should they change it for me when someone likes how it is currently? I want modes like Rush and conquest.....but then again I love Battlefield and I think maybe its best they make it for those who love Battlefront. I mean, it wouldn't hurt to add those modes, but I wouldn't want to take anything away from those who are out there putting in huge hours in BF based on liking it currently.

I'm not sure what I want from Battlefront 2. A single player story like in Battlefield 1 would be cool, but I don't see me buying it simply to play that. Don't get me wrong, DICE did a ok job with Battlefront 1's story, but......I wouldn't tell anyone to buy it simply for that, really...don't.

I would like a mode like Titan Mode from BF2142 as I think it would fit Star Wars IP. I also want classes back as I might just want to focus on a role like medic or support etc.

Swiftfox3442d ago

I certainly don't see why not. All the assets exist for the game thanks to the first installment, no conquest mode so no need for excessive cutscenes, script-writing, or dialogue recording, and EA most likely just wants a new Star Wars game out with each new numbered film in the franchise. You know EA's saying "Ship it...or else."

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arkard3442d ago

@ Corndog I know we havnt seen anything but since it is a dice title it just makes sense for them to hype whichever game is actually coming out this year. All they have to do is wait for Star wars episode viii commercials to start, piggyback Battlefront 2 commercials and boom, instant hype. We will see the game revealed at E3 or before.

CorndogBurglar3442d ago (Edited 3442d ago )

Well, I mean they only announced Battlefield 1 a few months before it launched, so I suppose you are right.

But to me they need to fix a LOT this time around.

Get rid of Star Cards and make classes

Allow Squads

More modes that are actually fun to play other than Walker Assault

More vehicles for the rebels other than friggin' useless Speeder Bikes

Flying controls need an overhaul

Space Battles with actual missions like Destroy the opposing team's capital ship and Death Star Assault (Also, let players spawn in gunner bays in the capital ships)

Physical vehicles on the map instead of picking up those dumb coins

More variety in weapons, or at least make the existing weapons feel different

Campaign or Galactic Conquest mode (Both or one or the other is fine with me)

There is a fantastic game to be had somewhere in there, it just needs to be improved on. I just worry that they won't have enough time to fix so much, or maybe they don't care and don't think they need to change anything? Who knows. I'm definitely waiting and seeing this time.

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Deadpooled3442d ago

Star Wars Episode VIII had an initial release month of May 2017, but because of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 releasing in the same month Disney decided to shift the film to the December slot which has brought them movie box office success with the Force Awakens and now the excellent Rogue One.

Paytaa3442d ago

Battlefront 2 is why. Hopefully they add way more content than the previous one. The original Battlefront 2 was so good back in the day on the OG Xbox.

Aenea3442d ago

And Battlefront 1 was why there was no battlefield game in 2015, but what was the reason for it in 2014????

_-EDMIX-_3442d ago

To actually work more on Battlefront 1, Battlefield 1 and Mirror's Edge.

EA made it clear that rushing out a BF game made them look bad and hurt consumers and sales. No one won because of BF4 being rushed.

http://www.gamespot.com/art...

I think it was wise to push back Hardline as whats the point of releasing a game on time if its full of bugs and the concept is not as complete as the team would like it to be?

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Relientk773442d ago

Star Wars this year, Battlefield next. Both are now every other year

InTheZoneAC3442d ago

Duh...

Aenea3442d ago

Duh, there were 3 years between BF1 and BF4, of course there's not another one coming in 2017!

PhoenixUp3442d ago

Battlefield Hardline came out in 2015 though, so I don't see what 3 year gap you're talking about

Aenea3442d ago

But Hardline wasn't developed by DICE but by Visceral....

joab7773442d ago

Duh! Why would it? Battlefront 2 is their other IP. I must add though that I would still prefer a new Bad Company next, mainly because of how great the sp was! B1 was better but I really want a more open game with a great funny story. BC2 is one of my all-time favorite shooters. Unfortunately the stats show that most people don't finish the sp aspect, despite our demand of one. Maybe a BC3 would change that!

lastking953442d ago

Yearly release only hurt fps.

EazyC3442d ago

The guy who leaked BF 1 (to a t, by the way, will link it if asked), said that DICE LA are working on Bad Company 3, to be released 2018 -- so it's a safe bet.

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SynestheticRoar3442d ago

The grind in battlefield 1 was enough thank you.

XXanderXX3442d ago

Then how about Bad Company or Mercenaries 3

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GUTZnPAPERCUTZ3442d ago

Hopefully for 2017 they make Bad Company 2 Backwards compatible for X1! Im having a blast with BF1, but I know by the end of next year it will be growing a little stale to me so that would be awesome!

MetroidFREAK213442d ago

Good... Battlefield 1 is going to be fun for years.

xDealtwithIt3442d ago

It would be cool if EA made Battlefield 1943 BC for Xbox One. I love that game more than this current Battlefield 1 mess.

Artemidorus3442d ago

Star Wars, enough said.

Max-Zorin3442d ago

They need to make a new Fight Night.

KillBill3441d ago

So this was already brought up at an EA conference in November and reported here on N4G. And then Investopedia here does it's own rendition of the news 5 December and it just now somehow is again news to post it here on N4G? Come on people... stop stirring up old news and trying to pass it off as something new or interesting.

3-4-53441d ago

* They rotate Battlefield and Start Wars Battlefront.

How don't people know this by now ?

REDGUM3441d ago

@ the title.
That's a good thing isn't it?
Battlefield 4 got heaps of updates over a good few years. I expect, not demand, that they'll give the same treatment for B1 wouldn't they? I don't have the premium content yet but will get it at some point as I'm really impressed with the game . I just haven't yet as there's already so much on offer, for me, to play with.
So happy they've added quick match for Operations as well now! Sure, there are some tweaks and changes that can be made but i gotta say, its pretty spot on, in my opinion.

JMyers3441d ago

That's a good thing. Give the game time and yearly releases just take the wind and hype out of franchises... not to mention quality on some occasions. There will be a Starwars game though!... I hope :)