The Battlefield community is visibly unhappy and disappointed with the state of the franchise’s latest title, Battlefield 2042. The highly anticipated installment did not live up to its hype at launch and has been in a poor state since.
Now, to add to the fans’ misery, the community manager at EA has revealed a shocking fact about 2042’s feedback policies. In a Twitter thread focussing on 2042’s forum for communications, the official claimed, “I’m not engaged on Reddit anymore – there’s no value in pretending its a constructive environment.”
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Battlefield 2042 official upsets fans with controversial tweet
Following the initial criticism and backlash from the community, the developers at EA DICE have tried various ways to improve the situation for Battlefield fans. However, it seems as if there is no saving 2042 as it recently made the #12 spot on Steam’s Hall of Shame that features the worst titles of all time on the platform.
A "community manager" needs to be involved and communicative, and you and your team have been anything but. Fans have been begging for months for your team to admit the game was bad and issue a public apology and yet you guys continue to profit and play the victim
— i am wilbert (@slap_rod) February 14, 2022
Now, the eye-opening words from an official have sent shock waves through the community. In the thread embedded here, Lead Community Manager Adam Freeman at EA Studios answers a question from a fan. But what Freeman said in regard to Reddit has not sat well with the fans.
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Following the tweet, fans openly called out publishers EA and developers DICE for their actions in recent months. The community even pointed the figure at them for unclear plans and road maps or lack thereof.
After promises of greatness, you failed to deliver in spectacular fashion and then say nothing, for months. We get upset that we were lied to, but it’s all DICE acting like “boo hoo us, you guys are mean”. No road map, no clear ideas on where this game is going, no communication.
— VidGamrJ (@VidGamrJ) February 13, 2022
Additionally, some individuals even highlighted that the idea of ignoring the Reddit community only makes matters worse. It adds to the already present feeling of lack of feedback implementation and the fans feeling “unheard” by the devs. They suggested the feedback from subreddits of the game is essential because of the community’s passion for the franchise.
on reddit/twitter etc… I saw can't just accept they failed and delivered a buggy mess game that is millions miles away from what we expect for a battlefield, when you will start to take critism in consideration and stopping doing the ostrich being convince that 2/3
— Toto ! (@RS5Family) February 14, 2022
It’s rough. The game is playable, but missing key features. I understand the frustration, but I also still play the game because there’s fun to be had. I don’t know, man. Ignoring that subreddit only makes them feel more unheard. That makes them more toxic. It’s this weird loop.
— David Nor🐝 (@david_norbee) February 13, 2022
Battlefield 2042’s fans react to EA community manager’s decision
Fans on Twitter directly took digs at the officials for everything that went wrong with Battlefield 2042. Moreover, they criticized the developers for the horrible state of Battlefield 2042.
People at EA pretending that they actually do their jobs is hilarious. Based on the state of the game and the communication about it, you’ve all been on vacation for the last 3 years. Impressive.
— Vertical Bentley (@FB_Bentley) February 13, 2022
Yeah, Reddit can get toxic.
But there is also no value in pretending this game can be saved or that the current DICE is anything like the DICE that created BF3.
So yeah, good luck with your game. You gonna need it.— Fam (@00Fam00) February 13, 2022
Yeah, Reddit can get toxic.
But there is also no value in pretending this game can be saved or that the current DICE is anything like the DICE that created BF3.
So yeah, good luck with your game. You gonna need it.— Fam (@00Fam00) February 13, 2022
Interestingly, a few fans, on the other hand, seemed to understand Freeman’s point. They seemingly understood the community manager’s point of view and asked if Reddit’s criticism would be open to discussion in the future. Surprisingly, the EA employee responded to these questions.
Absolutely. I'd be there in a heartbeat if the tone of conversation was civil.
I have no bones at all reading critiques, or expressions of frustration – this isn't a desire to hide from negativity, or an ask for people to spin for positives.
It's just about basic civility.
— Freeman (@PartWelsh) February 14, 2022
Of course, a few individuals expressed their disbelief and disappointment through GIFs and memes.
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Imagine ignoring all the constructive feedback in said environment and then complaining about it not being constructive. pic.twitter.com/vApXDxaRRe
— RecklLessAbandon (@RecklLessAbando) February 14, 2022
Before the shocking tweets from the official, the fans’ sole reason for dissatisfaction was the game in itself. However, Freeman’s claims have now infuriated most of the community on Twitter, as well as the subreddits in question, r/battlefield2042, and r/battlefield.
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