Next Battlefield Game Loses Director Mid-Development

Expert Verified By

Bad News For EA's Next Battlefield?

Story Highlight
  • Ridgeline Games was tasked with handling the single-player experience for future Battlefield games.
  • This studio was led by director Marcus Lehto.
  • This director seems to have departed from EA, and the status of Ridgeline Games remains unknown.

The Battlefield series began heading toward a comeback last year. With the latest entry reaching new concurrent player counts on Steam and EA hinting at a renewed focus on destruction, fans were cautiously optimistic for the future of this IP.

However, it seems Battlefield has run into a major hurdle only months after these events. Game director Marcus Lehto no longer appears to be a part of EA or Ridgeline Games, marking a major blow to the franchise.

Why it matters: Marcus Lehto was the director at Ridgeline Games with years of experience on IPs like Halo, inspiring confidence for the future of EA’s flagship first-person shooter IP.

First spotted by DannyonPC, Marcus Lehto has removed all traces of his work at Ridgeline Games on social media. While it remains unclear whether the studio is still active, the game director has confirmed his departure on Facebook.

Following the release of Battlefield 2042, EA hoped to return with more single-player content for the franchise, including a single-player campaign. This is where Marcus Lehto came in to helm a new studio.

Joining in late 2022, Lehto was selected to lead Ridgeline Games as the studio’s director, becoming a major part of the next Battlefield experience, described as a reimagining by EA not too long ago.

However, with Marcus Lehto no longer part of the team, Battlefield’s single-player aims might take a major hit. Meanwhile, Dice’s recent track record leaves a lot to be desired.

Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 Was The Last Major Dice Release With A Single-Player Story

While EA still has various other teams working on the franchise, developers like Criterion Games are also occupied in other projects. With Ridgeline Games and Marcus Lehto solely dedicated to this specific IP, their contributions were expected to play a major role in the future direction.

However, with this departure, it remains to be seen whether EA’s series will be able to return to its former glory. The publisher currently appears to be targeting a late 2025 release for the next major launch.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Corsair CEO Says GTA 6 Will Launch On PC In Early 2026

The Corsair CEO has teased a potential 2026 launch for GTA 6 on PC, stating that the game will be available much sooner than people think.

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Aiming For Same Quality As The Witcher 3 But Scale Will Be Smaller

The Blood of Dawnwalker creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz says that the studio is aiming to achieve the same quality as The Witcher 3.

Remedy Planning To Release Max Payne Remakes in 2026 and Control 2 in 2027

According to the analyst's report, the Max Payne remakes are slated for release in 2026, while Control 2 is expected to follow in 2027.

Far Cry 7 Leak Reveals New England Setting And Other Details

Various details about Far Cry 7 have shown up online, suggesting that Ubisoft is exploring an urban New England setting for the next entry.

Xbox Handheld Expected To Feature Its Own AI-Based Upscaling Like DLSS

Microsoft's experience with Automatic Super Resolution suggests that this AI-based technology will be used in Xbox's upcoming handheld.