Marcus Lehto, Halo Co-Creator and Battlefield Director, Exits EA

The departure of Marcus Lehto from EA and Ridgeline Games raises questions about the future direction of the Battlefield franchise.

Marcus Lehto, co-creator of Halo and director at Ridgeline Games, has left his position, impacting the development of the next Battlefield game.
Lehto's departure follows that of Ridgeline's art director, Chris Matthews, who left for 343 Industries in January, signaling a leadership shakeup.
Ridgeline Games, founded by Lehto in 2021, was focused on creating a new single-player experience within the Battlefield universe.
The exits of key figures come amid EA's efforts to revitalize the Battlefield franchise, which has faced challenges following Battlefield 2042's mixed reception.
The future of the Battlefield series now appears uncertain, with fans and industry observers speculating on the impact of these departures.