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EA Rebrands Frostbite Engine, Shifts Strategy to Encourage Collaboration

Game teams now have the freedom to choose any development engine, marking a significant departure from EA's previous approach.

  • EA has rebranded its Frostbite engine, signaling a shift in philosophy towards a focus on partnership and collaboration.
  • The new logo retains the handprint but is no longer fractured, representing the collaborative nature of the production process.
  • EA has announced that its game teams are now free to develop on any engine they choose, a major departure from its previous strategy.
  • The Frostbite engine, originally developed for the Battlefield franchise, had caused production issues for studios developing games in other genres.
  • Despite the shift in strategy, Frostbite remains a key part of EA's pipeline, with six titles launched with the engine in 2023.
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