A sentence that you will probably hear a lot in the coming months. The publication of Battlefield 6 has not yet been determined - and there could be a specific reason for this: GTA 6. According to EA CEO Andrew Wilson on the current quarterly call the publisher wants to wait and see how the competitive situation develops. In other words, they are afraid of competing against Rockstar Games.
GTA 6 dominates the release calendar
2025 will be a huge year for gaming, with numerous blockbusters and surprises. But one game stands like a titan above all others: GTA 6which is currently scheduled for release in fall 2025. Should Rockstar Games postpone the release once again - which is entirely possible - many studios could suddenly change their plans.
The fear is justified: GTA 6 will dominate the entire gaming world in the first 30 days after launch. The competition has learned that it is smart to get out of the way - Call of Duty is likely to secure its usual place in the fall, but other titles? They prefer to keep a low profile. From one There was talk of a real fear in the industryjust to GTA 6 to get out of the way and still find your place.
Battlefield 6: A release with many variables
The publication window for Battlefield 6 between April 2025 and April 2026. Traditionally, Battlefield games are released in October or November, but there have been exceptions such as Battlefield: Hardline. EA is monitoring the situation closely - especially because the last few Battlefield-parts have not exactly covered themselves in glory.
EA has high hopes for Battlefield 6 and wants to avoid the mistakes of the past. The shooter is being developed by several studios, including Criterion, which is even the Need for Speed-series has pausedto help. A failure would be fatal for EA - the brand is at stake.
More development time thanks to GTA 6?
A later release could prove to be an advantage. If Battlefield 6 won't be released until 2026, there is more time for fine-tuning. EA wants to do everything right this time: Battlefield 6 should go into test phases throughout the yearto take player feedback into account at an early stage - a first for the series.
Early Insights into the gameplay give hope, but Battlefield fans know: Looks aren't everything. The true quality is only revealed at launch. Should GTA 6 If the game really does turn out to be an unstoppable gaming monster, EA could end up doing itself a favor with a later release.
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