CEO of Electronic Arts expresses contentment regarding the upcoming launch of the next Battlefield, touting the absence of Grand Theft Auto 6 from the market as a beneficial factor.
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In the rowdy world of videogames, being a titan like the US in Canada isn't far off. Pierre Trudeau noted as much in 1969, likening the relationship to sleeping with an elephant—every twitch and grunt matters. Fast forward to today, where some games have such a prodigious impact that they shake up industries. Take, for instance, Cyberpunk 2077, which bulldozed a path ahead of its 2020 release.
Now, the rumblings of a colossal game loom on the horizon: Grand Theft Auto 6. Game executives not employed by Take-Two Interactive have been quaking in their boots—one even admitted, "We don't want to be anywhere near that." But, good news for game developers eyeing an earlier release window: GTA 6 has been delayed until May 2026, which means clean sailing for Electronic Arts (EA) CEO Andrew Wilson and his team.
The rampant rumors about GTA 6's impact circled EA's recent financial call. Investors quizzed Wilson on the game's potential impact, but the CEO graciously refused to speculate. However, he did point out that a crowded release schedule can make it difficult for latecomers to seize the spotlight.
So, what does this mean for EA's next Battlefield game? Well, it's all systems go for launch in 2026—a welcome relief, considering the game was already lined up for that window. The delight in Wilson's voice was palpable: "The window is clearer than it was before, and we feel very good about launching Battlefield in FY '26."
It's not as unequivocal as the news shared by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 actor Luke Dale, but Wilson's enthusiasm is hard to miss: The GTA 6 delay is a significant win for EA.
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Let's roll: EA's been pulling out all the stops for the next Battlefield installment, with no less than four teams—Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive—working on the project. A massive playtesting initiative called Battlefield Labs has also been put into motion, but an official unveiling has been pushed back to summer 2022. As always, there's a chance for delays, but as of now, things look good.
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- In the highly competitive gaming industry, the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 until May 2026 could be seen as a significant win for Electronic Arts (EA) and its CEO, Andrew Wilson, as it clears the way for EA's next Battlefield game to secure a prime release window.
- With the PS5 technology and advanced gaming hardware, EA is reportedly pulling out all the stops for the next Battlefield installment, with multiple teams working on the project, including Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive.
- With the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, the 2025 gaming season might offer exciting new opportunities for game developers to showcase their work without having to compete against the massive impact of the anticipated game.
