While the game’s issues in and of themselves were cause for concern, even more troubling was the fact DICE continued to promote their forthcoming DLC packages. In fact, the latest DLC expansion for Battlefield 4, China Rising, hit digital storefronts earlier this week.
Obviously, the decision to stick to DLC plans despite a significantly flawed base product has drawn the ire of the Battlefield franchise’s fan base. What’s the point of DLC if the game is unplayable or if players can’t access it? Thankfully, at least onn that front, DICE has an answer: no more DLC work until Battlefield 4 is fixed.
The developer, along with publisher Electronic Arts, confirmed the news earlier today saying that they will cease work on future Battlefield 4 expansions until they can iron out the game’s major problems. Problems that now include China Rising-related issues as well.
While those who are experiencing issues with China Rising are directed to this help page, DICE continues to promise updates on the way. Unfortunately, even those game-improving updates might not actually be fixing anything after all. A recent update for the game, for example, purported to eliminate Battlefield 4’s “One-Hit Bug,” but it reportedly did not. The actual one-hit bug, which downs a player with a single bullet, was eliminated, but another, seemingly one-hit kill scenario still exists:
Needless to say, the experience with Battlefield 4 thus far has been less than ideal. Gamers have been unable to play the game for several weeks, especially on the Xbox One and PS4, and the announcements and details regarding future expansions are only exacerbating things. It may put future DLC expansions off their current schedule, but it’s comforting to know DICE is finally making a determined effort to fix the game.
Do you think it’s a smart move by DICE to delay future Battlefield 4 expansions? What issues have you experienced with the game?
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Source: EA, MP1st, Polygon
