Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics believes that pre-order numbers can even cross a million if EA can maintain its marketing until launch.
The next entry in the shooter franchise will be "a pivotal step in delivering on our next generation of blockbuster entertainment," EA says.
Classic movement options like crouch sprint, combat dive, and landing rolls are also making a comeback in the Battlefield Labs playtests.
The first playtest as part of Battlefield Labs will take place for two hours and will be focused on the PC version of the game.
EA is going to focus more onaction oriented games with upcoming titles such as Anthem and Motive’s new title.
The studio is now working with Motive.
EA feels a "lot of excitement around the action genre".
Canada-based developer is also working on something "entirely new"
