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- A latest report has revealed that the upcoming Battlefield’s cost has crossed $400 million.
- The game is highly ambitious as it is also said to feature the best destruction in the series’ history.
- The developer is also aiming for this game to get 100 million players.
The upcoming Battlefield has high hopes from both the developer and players. The latest game in the series wasn’t particularly well-received, as it drew criticism from many fans. Destruction was one of the main aspects of a Battlefield game, and that was taken from the latest game in the series.
However, the upcoming Battlefield 6 will feature extensive destruction, as the latest gameplay reveal has already given us a glimpse of what to expect. While the destruction is pretty impressive, it seems to have come with a cost. It has been reported that the game has gone over the $400 million target, and the developers are experiencing burnout.
Why it matters: There aren’t a lot of games that cost $400 million, as this is a pretty hefty sum. So, the expectations for the upcoming Battlefield have increased even more now.
According to Ars Technica, the budget for Battlefield 6 exceeded $400 million in 2023, so the cost would likely be significantly more than that. The outlet also revealed that the developers were experiencing burnout from working on this game for so long that they have taken vacations for up to nine months.
The project targeted a budget of more than $400 million back in early 2023, which was already more than was originally planned at the start. Multiple team members with knowledge of the project’s finances told me that the current projections are now well north of that $400 million amount.
It is worth noting that, according to this report, the initial plan wasn’t for the game to cost this much. A game costing this amount is quite concerning, as it would ultimately make developing a sequel significantly harder.
For reference, Red Dead Redemption 2’s cost was around the same, so just imagine what the fans would expect from the next title in the franchise. That said, the Battlefield franchise was going downhill, so the developer may be able to do a complete redemption with the upcoming game.
The developer is also expecting the game to reach 100 million players, which is quite an ambitious goal. What do you think about the game costing this much money? Do you think games should cost over $400 million? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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