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EA is reportedly laying off an undisclosed number of staff across Battlefield Studios (DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, Motive) as part of a realignment to better focus Battlefield 6's ongoing live-service updates, even though BF6 was the 2025 best-selling premium game. The four studios will remain open while EA continues to invest in the franchise amid broader industry changes and a potential Saudi-backed acquisition.
Julian Gerighty, longtime Creative Director and public face of The Division at Massive Entertainment, is leaving to join EA’s DICE in an unspecified role, as Massive and Ubisoft Stockholm undergo layoffs amid a broader restructuring. The Division’s leadership remains with Yannick Banchereau and Mathias Karlson guiding The Division 2/3, while Ubisoft continues its Creative Houses plan, including the Vantage Studios initiative.
Battlefield 6 is experiencing a significant problem with bots filling matches outside the US, especially during specific times, due to broken matchmaking and lack of developer acknowledgment, which could harm the game's reputation and player retention.
DICE is not reverting the XP nerf in Battlefield 6's Portal mode, citing ongoing work on challenge balancing, which has led to a decline in PvE servers and ongoing issues with custom servers and bot backfill, impacting player experience and progression.
Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET across all platforms, with global release times varying by time zone. The game features large-scale battles, advanced destruction, and a modern military aesthetic, and is available for pre-order at $69.99.
DICE improved Battlefield 6's stability and performance by optimizing the game for Xbox Series S, addressing memory issues and making the overall experience better for players across platforms.
Following the second and final Open Beta for Battlefield 6, DICE announced several gameplay changes based on player feedback, including nerfs to movement speed and adjustments to weapon recoil, aiming to balance speed and skillful movement while maintaining Battlefield's grounded FPS identity. They also plan to test larger maps and team sizes in upcoming Battlefield Labs events before the game's full release on October 10.
DICE has made immediate adjustments to the Rush mode in Battlefield 6 beta, including reducing MCOM and defender timers to improve balance, in response to player feedback. Technical issues like DLSS and DLAA are also being addressed, with more updates expected before the game's October launch. The beta continues to generate positive sentiment despite ongoing concerns about game balance and technical problems.
EA and DICE have confirmed an open beta for Battlefield 6, featuring a new option allowing players to choose either class-specific or unrestricted weapon setups, aiming to cater to different player preferences. The game is scheduled for release by March 2026, with more details expected upon its official unveiling on July 31.
Fever has acquired ticketing company Dice, continuing its expansion in live-events technology. Dice will operate as a standalone app, offering access to Fever’s extensive audience across over 40 countries. The deal aims to accelerate growth, enhance ticket sales, and strengthen Fever’s position in the global live entertainment industry. Dice, with over 10 million monthly users and significant revenue growth, has a history of funding and strategic moves, including recent layoffs and industry advocacy. Fever, backed by substantial funding and high valuation, is expanding its influence in live events and sports.
A leaked six-minute video showcases the impressive destruction features of Battlefield 6, highlighting a return to the franchise's signature destruction elements, with development led by DICE and collaborators like Motive Studios, which is also working on the campaign mode inspired by themes of ordinary people in extraordinary situations. The game is set to be officially unveiled by Electronic Arts this summer.
EA and DICE are conducting extensive playtests for the next Battlefield game to avoid past launch failures like Battlefield V and 2042. With four studios involved and a focus on player feedback, the franchise aims to return to its roots with 64-player battles and all-out destruction. The game is set to release in a year, and efforts are being made to ensure a successful launch.
Several stocks are moving in the stock market, including Alibaba, Dice, Arcellx, Avis, and PayPal.
DICE developers answered questions about Battlefield 2042 Season 5 in a Q&A session, revealing plans to rework specialists, buff main battle tanks, and add attachments to sidearm vault weapons. They also expressed a desire to create urban maps and confirmed that movement tweaks were implemented in shared footage. However, Breakthrough will not be available for custom editing in Portal.
A former DICE developer with 13 years of experience said that Battlefield 2042 "never stood much of a chance at being great at launch" due to the game's many iterations and unchanging deadline. The game was originally believed to be a Battle Royale and underwent multiple changes during development. EA CEO Andrew Wilson has promised that the Battlefield franchise will return in an "entirely new way" under new leadership.