10 years later, Battlefield 4 feels like the last game DICE really, truly cared about
In many ways, Battlefield 4 ended up setting a higher bar for the series than anyone could have anticipated. This was the pre-GAAS era, but DICE unknowingly created a blueprint for how well you can maintain player interest over the long haul.
On the game’s 10-year anniversary, it’s hard to look back and not compare it to modern-day Battlefield games. Their state at release, content at launch, and, crucially, how much support they continued to enjoy months after release.
Let’s start with some facts. Battlefield 4 was the second game to adopt the Premium season pass model introduced with BF3. And just like that game, DICE sold a $50 pass that promised five expansions. While details on the content of each were rarely shared when the pass went on sale, the standard set by its predecessor meant that you can expect several maps, new modes, vehicles, and a few new weapons with each DLC. You could also safely count on a certain cadence of release, which seems like a rarity these days.
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