Since its initiation in 2002, the "Battlefield" franchise continues to be Electronic Arts Inc. EA 9.79%’s most popular and highest-grossing production. The most recent release of "Battlefield 1" in 2017 attracted over 19 million participants. What Happened The highly anticipated release of the newest first-person shooter, "Battlefield V," was expected for Oct. 18. On Thursday, EA announced the game's delay and a revised earnings outlook. "We believe we've got one of the best 'Battlefield' games ever coming in 'Battlefield V,'" EA Chief Studios Officer Laura Miele said in the press release. "Tens of thousands of players have been hands-on with the game so far, and we've been honored to receive best multiplayer awards at E3 and Gamescom. We've had valuable feedback from our community, and we're going to take the time to make some final adjustments and deliver a great experience for our fans."via