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Battleground 2042 seemed to be in a tough spot later on a poorly received launch, just EA continues to double downwards on the franchise. According to today's GameSpot report, many significant changes coming to the Battlefield IP take been highlighted. These range from the concept of a connected universe to in-house leadership changes, all of which will undoubtedly influence Battlefield 2042's management moving forward.

While the departure of Die'south head of design was announced last week, some other major studio figure is also leaving. DICE GM Oskar Gabrielson is leaving the studio in favor of other opportunities, leaving his role to Respawn Amusement CEO Vince Zampella.

This new leadership is a small part of a larger vision EA has for the intellectual property. The publishing giant wants to craft a connected Battlefield universe across multiple projects, which may or may not be full-fledged games, while simultaneously supporting and evolving Battlefield 2042. The aim isn't to supplant Battleground 2042 — rather, EA wants this universe to exist supplementary to the main game. Details on this initiative are vague for now, just nosotros do know EA has multiple studios working on something relating to Battleground.

What shape those experiences take remains to be seen, but there are a few interesting tidbits of information. Most notably, former Halo designer Marcus Lehto is forming a new studio to create a storytelling experience that takes identify inside the Battlefield universe. Battlefield Portal fans volition as well be interested in learning that the developers of Battleground 2042's Portal mode are making something new within the Battlefield 2042 universe. Those projects are on the backburner though, equally both teams are currently focused on helping DICE ameliorate Battlefield 2042.