Back in 2009, an experimental free-to-play Battlefield predicted our grim live service present: 'It will need to be the most popular Battlefield game of all time to be profitable'

PC Gamer | April 21, 2026, 5:56 p.m. | Original
17 years ago, EA made the proto-live-service shooter.
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