Marcus Lehto Departs Ridgeline Games, Casting Uncertainty on Battlefield's Future

The departure of Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and a key figure at Ridgeline Games, raises questions about the direction and development of future Battlefield titles.

• Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and game director at Ridgeline Games, has left the studio and parent company Electronic Arts.
• Lehto's departure is not officially announced by EA, but he has removed all references to Battlefield and EA from his social media profiles.
• Ridgeline Games was established to focus on single-player campaigns for the Battlefield series, indicating a potential shift in EA's strategy for the franchise.
• The future of Ridgeline Games is now uncertain, with no open positions listed on the company's website and no official comment from EA.
• Speculation abounds regarding the reasons for Lehto's departure, including possible development issues or a change in creative direction for the studio.

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