August 18th 2025.
The anticipation for Battlefield 6 is building, and many are already wondering when we will see Battlefield 7. According to a well-known analyst, EA is planning to follow in the footsteps of Call of Duty and its release schedule and studio setup. This isn't the first time EA has been excited about the potential of Battlefield becoming a true competitor to Call of Duty, as we've seen in the past with previous entries. However, the buzz surrounding Battlefield 6 seems to be especially strong, with a large number of players participating in the open beta.
While Battlefield 6 may not reach the same level of sales or player numbers as this year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a successful launch could lead EA to invest more resources into the franchise and produce more sequels. In fact, one industry insider suggests that EA's ultimate goal is to release yearly sequels, similar to how Call of Duty operates. This would involve having three separate studios working in rotation to continuously create new titles.
However, this plan may not come to fruition for another five or six years, as the development process for games is becoming increasingly longer. While this timeline may seem believable, it's important to take this information with a grain of salt, as it comes from the controversial industry analyst Michael Pachter. It's worth noting that Pachter has a history of making bold claims, such as his recent retraction of the cancellation of Sony's live service game Fairgame$, which he admitted he had no real information on.
In this case, Pachter claims to have received this information from personal conversations with EA developers, specifically Byron Beede, who previously worked at Activision and is now in charge of the Battlefield franchise. According to Pachter, Beede's goal is for three studios to release a new Battlefield game every three years, eventually leading to an annual release schedule. However, it will take some time for this system to be established, with Beede estimating a timeline of five to six years.
Despite doubts surrounding Pachter's credibility, there has been no official denial of his claims from Beede or EA. As the popularity of Game Pass continues to grow, there is a debate over whether it still makes sense for publishers to release a new Call of Duty game every year, especially when microtransactions are becoming a major source of revenue. While yearly sequels used to be the norm in the gaming industry, they are now primarily limited to sports titles and Call of Duty.
Only time will tell if Battlefield will join this list, as a lot can change in the five years it will take to establish the new studio system Pachter describes. In the meantime, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be replaced by a new title next year. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing story by signing up for our GameCentral newsletter, which features exclusive gaming analysis and reviews every Saturday morning. And as always, we welcome your thoughts and comments via email, Twitter, or our Submit Stuff page.
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