Next Battlefield Game Aims for Industry-Leading Realistic Destruction Effects

Ripple Effect, an Electronic Arts studio, is hiring a VFX director to help achieve this goal, signaling a return to the series' hallmark destructibility.

• Electronic Arts' studio Ripple Effect, previously known as DICE LA, has posted a job listing for a VFX director to create 'the most realistic and exciting destruction effects in the industry' for the next Battlefield game.
• The job listing suggests a return to the destructibility that has been a hallmark of the Battlefield series, after criticism of the lack of such effects in Battlefield 2042.
• Ripple Effect is one of multiple studios working on the Battlefield franchise, which has seen significant restructuring following the disappointing launch of Battlefield 2042.
• Vince Zampella, co-founder of Respawn and Infinity Ward, has taken on a new role overseeing the entire Battlefield franchise.
• EA announced in December 2021 its intention to create a 'connected Battlefield universe' alongside widespread changes to the franchise’s development structure.

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