EA Sports Working on a AAA Free-To-Play Live Service Game, Job Listing Confirms
EA Sports is developing an unannounced AAA free-to-play live service game, as revealed through a recent job listing. The company posted a Client Engineer position at its Shanghai studio, which reports directly to the China Director. This listing provides the first concrete evidence of the project’s existence and direction.
The Shanghai studio has historically focused on mobile game development, though this doesn’t necessarily indicate the new title will be mobile-only. The studio also works in collaboration with other EA teams, suggesting the project may span multiple platforms or involve cross-studio development efforts.
Details about the specific game concept remain sparse, though the “AAA” designation typically indicates a major production with substantial budget and resources. As a live-service, free-to-play game, the title will likely follow the industry standard model of ongoing content updates and monetization through cosmetics or battle passes rather than an upfront purchase price.
This aligns with EA’s broader strategy of expanding its live-service portfolio beyond its established sports franchises like FC, Madden NFL, and UFC. The company has been increasingly investing in live-service titles across different genres and regions, with particular focus on Asian markets where free-to-play models are dominant.