With April’s Battlefield V update deferred until May, there was no clarity on what to expect next following Chapter 6. In this week’s “This Week in Battlefield V” update posted April 20, Community Manager Jeff Braddock foreshadowed what was to come in response to forum questions: “I feel ya. You’re wanting info on what’s next – Chapter 7 and so on. While I have nothing I’m at liberty to share today, there are approvals going on for a blog with more details.”

Clarity has arrived. The blog arrived with shocking news, titled“The Future of Battlefield V: An Update With Ryan McArthur.” The Senior Producer’s first heading titled “What’s Coming after Battlefield V Chapter 6” jumps right into details, immediately sharing that this would be the final standalone update, and is targeted for Summer 2020.

Without a sequel until late 2021, the team at developer EA DICE prompted many questions from the fanbase about what support to expect in the ensuing 12 to 18 months that have now been answered. Popular Battlefield series streamer Westie recently released a video highlighting many of the community theories behind what to expect in Chapter 7 – many of which seem highly unlikely given today’s update.

Today’s update clarifies what is coming:

  • New Content (Without any commitment to new maps/modes) Weekly Rewards (It seems most item and cosmetic rewards will be halted, replaced by Battlefield Currency and Company Coin) Events and Activities such as #FridayNightBattlefield Commitment to Community Games Updates Continued Work with Anti-Cheat

That’s it. Not addressed, despite prior commitments to resolve:

  • Resolution to Failed To Join Game Session The Game Could not Be Found Bug: Many players are unable to join or queue for a game with friends in a server or squad that is full. Team Balancing Shortfalls: Users routinely find servers severely unbalanced both in terms of players, as well as in terms of the skill level and experience of players Firestorm: The first Battle Royale mode in the Battlefield Series has no mention in this eulogy

Battlefield V’s critics’ concerns since launch can be summed up by stating the developer is currently failing at effective problem solving. From throwing in the towel to highly requested 5 v 5 matches, walking away from the highly anticipated and promising Firestorm battle royale mode, getting achievement ribbons to appear on screen, or even providing the functionality of a double xp weekend, DICE has consistently faced challenges and simply given up. In today’s note, they are doing it again, for the last time.

Source: Battlefield Blog