EA's Expanded Battlefield Team Faces Skepticism Over Live-Service Model

Despite assembling the largest development team in its history, EA's next Battlefield installment continues to draw criticism for its live-service strategy.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson announced the largest development team ever for the upcoming Battlefield game, aiming to deepen player engagement.
Critics argue that despite the increased resources, the new Battlefield may suffer from the same issues as Battlefield 2042, emphasizing live-service over substantial content.
Fans express frustration over the persistent live-service model, fearing it may erode the core identity of the Battlefield series.
The upcoming game will feature a 'connected' single-player mode, although specifics remain unclear, adding to the skepticism.
Despite the controversy, EA plans extensive post-launch support, hoping to avoid the pitfalls of previous launches.