What’s wrong with AAA games? The development of the next Battlefield has answers.
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The next Battlefield game, codenamed Glacier, faces development challenges as EA aims to compete with Call of Duty and Fortnite. With a $400 million budget and 100 million player target, the project has encountered setbacks, including studio closures and missed milestones. Employees report high stress, cultural clashes, and concerns about unfinished features. Despite challenges, the team hopes for a successful launch, though content cuts and large day-one patches may be necessary.
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