It's unclear whether the coronavirus pandemic will have an impact on the development timeline. As a result, it's possible (though not yet reported) that EA DICE will select a different part of the year, such as summer or earlier in the fall, to put it on the market. 'Battlefield V' was a November release, putting it up against other prominent FPS titles and perhaps harming its sales numbers. According to Niko Partners, it will be shipped sometime after April 1. Here is the latest on Battlefield 6, as well as the implications of the new game on Battlefield V: When is the 'Battlefield 6' release date?ĮA DICE has confirmed the game will be released in 2021, and we can narrow it down further than that based on prior reports. MORE: What's new in 'Call of Duty: Warzone' updateĭetails remain sparse for Battlefield 6, but we do have some hints of what's to come. Still, the devout following of the game among hardcore fans gives it hope for a strong rebound, especially with the imminent release of next-gen consoles potentially playing up its renowned aesthetics.

'Battlefield V' is viewed as a sales disappointment, and the FPS genre has evolved significantly since its release, particularly in terms of Battle Royale popularity. While the company said it will continue to support 'Battlefield V,' it won't provide any more core updates after this summer.Īttention, then, will turn to the next iteration for the franchise, which will be critical in keeping EA DICE afloat in the FPS space.

EA Dice has confirmed it would release a new 'Battlefield' game in 2021, its first fresh release since November 2018.

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