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Battlefield 4 Problems Halt 'Future Projects' and Expansions

Developer DICE is "not moving onto future projects or expansions until we sort out all the issues with Battlefield 4," an EA representative told IGN. "We know we still have a ways to go with fixing the game – it is absolutely our #1 priority. The team at DICE is working non-stop to update the game."

iRocket3797d ago

At least they're trying. You'd think there's a "DLC first"-mentality, but they actually have now halted DLC development? Bravo. Hope they fix the game, so I might even consider getting it.

Pandamobile3797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

There's really nothing else they can do. They need to get this game into a better state before they start making expansion packs every 3 months.

static52453797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

Beta=Alpha

Game releases = Beta

April 2014 = actual working game

Thanx EA

H0RSE3796d ago

@static

The game is working, so stop with the exaggerations...

Yes, the game has problems, but I did just play it last night for around 3 hours with friends, without any crashes or server kicks, so I would qualify that as the game being in a working state.

static52453796d ago (Edited 3796d ago )

@Horse

Oh come on it was a joke. I've actually been playing too. Well kinda. The only way I can get constant gameplay was playing Rush. Trying to get into Conquest is always a fail.

They game should've been delayed for a few months but they just had to compete with COD. The game is great when it works

Muffins12233797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

Actually the first 2 dlcs(one came out today) are still releasing so they really put dlc first still and only stopped when peopled bitched so much it started to hurt their image and no one would buy dlc because no one would be playing it so they say this statement to make you happy and buy their dlc lol ...

Omegasyde3797d ago

I am holding off on premium as I would be "rewarding DICE/EA" for releasing a game that shouldn't of passed quality control.

Once I am satisfied, I will purchase premium because to be perfectly honest - There is not much coming out for either Xbone or PS4 until march.

(Planetside 2 maybe).

3-4-53797d ago

Muffins...please...

DLC was already in the works months ago, you don't just create it in a week.

Do you think before you type ?

jocomat93797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

@3-4-5

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filipakos3797d ago

There is DICE sweden that works on the actual game and DICE LA i think?(Danger Close) that works on dlc

H0RSE3796d ago (Edited 3796d ago )

Those DLC's were being worked on before BF4 even released... your conspiracy theory scenario is amusing though.

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Omegasyde3797d ago

No excuse for the game releasing like it was.

On the otherhand when the game works, CQ with 64 players is fun.

JsonHenry3797d ago

I play this on PC fairly often and I am unaware of what problems they are having that is so bad it needs to stop all future products until whatever gets fixed. What is the gripes everyone has with the game?

ExPresident3797d ago

The PS4 version has been a complete failure since launch. Users are getting kicked from games the vast majority of the time. The lack of squad support or ability to launch into a game with friends, etc etc. One hit kill bug, no sound when using share feature from the PS4 etc etc. It's the only game having issues like this.

JsonHenry3797d ago

Whoa! They really need to get that stuff sorted out. How in the world could they release the game with that many problems? They had to have known about it.

Such a shame. Its a good game otherwise. :/

frostypants3797d ago

I'm all for them letting people squad up before entering the match, but only if they disable party chat. People who play BF4 while chatting with a private party ruin the game.

GadgetGooch3797d ago

Frostypants

Why the hell would I want to listen to a bunch of 13yr olds whining on game chat when I can just chat to my squad members only and kick ass...

spacetoilet3797d ago

Are you on crack? This buggy POS crashes 2 or 3 times a session for me, even post DEC 3rd patch. It's awful how games these days get released but are not finished. Gone are the days of 60fps, near zero bugs games.
btw I mainly get the no sound on certain maps (ambient sound) and I get the loop sound/freeze crash allot. Patch did nothing.

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ATiElite3797d ago

.........and this is why you DO NOT make a game for 5 platforms!

Thanks EA for screwing up Battlefield 4! thanks a lot. Give us a call when ALL 5 platforms are fixed.

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Meatyboy3797d ago

I'm fed up of this stupid argument, do people actually think the map designers also fix the bugs?? Making new maps better than them sitting on there asses, and what about the people who already paid for all of the maps?

Yes bugs are annoying but who do you think will be more pissed off, people complaining about bugs or people not receiving what they paid for?

Muffins12233797d ago

Well knowing how glitchy this game is i would not be surprised if the map designers also where reasons for that because whos ever job was for that sucked ass at it.

HeavenlySnipes3797d ago

The people that purchased the game and have to sit through the crashes and bugs aren't getting what they paid for either so that's pretty much everyone

The map designers can design the maps but the people devs in charge of ironing out bugs can't move on until the main game is finished so the DLC will be in layaway regardless

Omegasyde3797d ago (Edited 3797d ago )

""Yes bugs are annoying but who do you think will be more pissed off, people complaining about bugs or people not receiving what they paid for? ""

I paid 60$ (USD) for a game with single player and multiplayer.

In the first 2 weeks and even now, my save file for single player gets corrupted and the multiplayer still kicks me out from time to time (not as bad as before, but once every hour or so). So that's 2 halves of the same whole, that don't work.

I AM NOT not receiving what I paid for. Your argument is flawed.

porkChop3797d ago

Massive hole in your argument considering that people who paid $60 for the game aren't getting what they paid for. DLC is useless if the game it's for doesn't even work.

chinlu3797d ago

Aren't people complaining about bugs and people not recieving what they paid for the same group of people?

People want the game in a playable state so they can enjoy what they paid for and the ability to enjoy their new maps in a playable 100% working environment.

They need to fix the game to be able to bring in dlc and the people that bought premium should be happy that their dlc will launch when they can actually enjoy it.

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pwnsause_returns3797d ago

well, they better, cause right now, I cant trust them with Battlefront.

porkChop3797d ago

EA/Dice are only doing this because if no one can play the game then no one will buy the expansions.

Trekster_Gamer3797d ago

Glad I am playing COD Ghosts, might not be as pretty but plays silky smooth for me.

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Battlefield 1, Hardline, BF4 Servers Are Being Taken Offline by Cheaters; EA Silent on Issue

Cheaters & hackers have been causing grief on Battlefield 1, Hardline & BF4 servers, with nonstop DDoS attacks among other things. Unfortunately, EA has remained silent about it.

-Foxtrot761d ago

Course they are silent, they are hoping people flock to 2042

gamesftw250760d ago

Maybe it was a inside job then haha.

jeromeface760d ago

wouldnt be the first time, titanfall 1+2 anyone?

PapaBop760d ago

Not even if they paid me.. EA always do this with old games with less money potential, if this was Ultimate Team, they'd address and sort it faster than stories could spread. Why invest time in their products when they will just dump it in the following years? Then again EA never could see the forest for the trees.

Inverno760d ago

I imagine after those games were given out for free a couple months back through Amazon, anything that makes people go to 2042 is a plus for them

XiNatsuDragnel761d ago

They want people to go on 2042. My theory

excaliburps760d ago

Nah. I think they can't do anything about it or they want to sink money into fixing it.

Pudge102888760d ago (Edited 760d ago )

EA owns all BF servers so yes, they can do something about it but they refuse to because they dont want ppl playing their old games instead of the new one. Its EA we’re talking about here

pr33k33760d ago

if this happened in 2042, they'd have something to say. which is weird, considering battlefield 1 has more players on steam right now.

Pudge102888760d ago

Its so obvious that EA is doing this or hired ppl to mess up the games so that we’d be forced to have just 1 Battlefield working.

FPS_D3TH760d ago

Honestly it’s probably the devs themselves. They did an update to bf4 way back that kinda made assault rifles doo doo in hopes that people would flock to BF1 cuz BF4 was too perfect

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5 Great Shooter Games on Xbox Game Pass

The shooter genre is one of the most beloved videogame genres in the gaming community, and rightfully so. From DOOM Eternal to Battlefield 4, passing through The Outer Worlds, the Xbox Game Pass has a lot to offer when it comes to amazing shooter experiences. Come check out some great shooter games available on Xbox Game Pass!

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MadLad775d ago

There's a bunch of great shooters on gamepass; both legacy and new.

A recommendation I have is a work in progress preview title called Anacrusis. It's a lot of fun, and has a cool aesthetic.

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5 Games That Started Out As A Buggy Mess

KeenGamer: "Sometimes a game starts out as a buggy mess and we all just stop and think, “that definitely could have spent a bit more time in the oven”. This is the case for these 5 games which infamously marked their place in recent game memory."

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KingofBandits867d ago

"Games That Started Out As A Buggy Mess - A Bethesda and CD ProjektRed tale"