Battlefield 2042 is one of the biggest high-profile failures in recent memory.
After hyping up Battlefield 2042 as EA's next big shooter following 2018's Battlefield V, which itself wasn't successful at all, the latest installment in the venerated franchise fell flat on its face right out of the gates. From players asking for refunds to the player count falling below the one-thousand mark and EA admitting its lapses, it's a wonder why EA is still supporting Battlefield 2042. But, as it turns out, EA and DICE have long-term plans for the much-maligned FPS title.
In its latest earnings call, EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, revealed that the publisher is taking the "long view", describing Battlefield as "one of the great franchises" in the gaming industry. Wilson adds that the publisher expects the Battlefield franchise to "continue to grow and be a really important part of [EA's] portfolio for many, many years to come." Finally, Wilson gave Battlefield 2042's team a much-needed vote of confidence, describing the ongoing rehabilitation as a process "from the ground up" that will use the "Vince Zampella-slash-Respawn model of 'get to the fun as quickly as possible'."