Summary
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of threeBattlefieldgames are shutting down today, marking the end of an era for the franchise. EA and DICE found a great deal of success with theBattlefieldgames on PC, but the franchise reached new heights of popularity when it made the jump to home consoles.
Released in 2011,Battlefield 3was EA’s answer to Activision’sCall of Duty, with DICE offering its own take on the modern warfare concept.Battlefield 3was a huge hiton PS3 and Xbox 360, selling millions of units and earning widespread positive reviews from critics. 2013’sBattlefield 4had a rough launch, but after those issues were ironed out, it too became a big success. Spin-offBattlefield Hardline, developed by Visceral Games, wasn’t nearly as well-received asBattlefield 3and4, but still has its fans. It’s also notable for being the finalBattlefieldgame that was ever released for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Unfortunately,all three of theseBattlefieldtitles are shutting downon PS3 and Xbox 360 today, November 7. Console gamers will still be able to playBattlefield 4andHardlineon PS4 and Xbox One, but they will be completely losing access toBattlefield 3’s online features. This is disappointing, especially when one considers how popularBattlefield 3was at its peak, but the reality is that the vast majority of the fan base moved on to newer games long ago.
List of Battlefield Games Shutting Down This Month
Eventually, it’s likely that the PS4 and Xbox One versions ofBattlefield 4andHardlinewill have their servers shut down as well, but EA has yet to announce specific plans to that effect.EA keeps a running list of games it plans on shutting downthat is updated regularly, so whenever it plans on putting the PS4 and Xbox One versions ofBattlefield 4andHardlineon the chopping block, fans will have advance notice.
While it’s sad to see classicBattlefieldexperiences sunsetted, the good news is that EA and its various studios are actively working on the franchise’s future. AnewBattlefieldgame is in development, with concept art confirming the return of vehicles like helicopters and ships. The new game is taking inspiration fromBattlefield 3and4by returning the franchise to a modern warfare setting, and it will also be tackling criticisms ofBattlefield 2042head-on by scaling back the number of players in any given match and doing away with Specialists. It’s been speculated that the nextBattlefieldgame is releasing in 2025, and if that’s the case, fans should learn a lot more about it sooner rather than later.
Battlefield
EA’s Battlefield franchise is a series of first-person shooter games. The games have predominantly been set in the modern day, though there have also been titles set in World War 1, World War 2, and in the near future.The Battlefield franchise is often compared to Call of Duty, with both franchises offering single-player campaigns and online multiplayer.
