EA debated Battlefield 1's historical setting over concerns that younger audience did not know about WW1
Last month, EA Studios boss Patrick Soderlund revealed that he initially "absolutely rejected" the idea.
Battlefield 1 World War I pitch was initially 'absolutely rejected' by EA boss
Battlefield 1's reveal trailer is currently the most liked trailer on YouTube across video games, movies and TV.
EA E3 2016 predictions: Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Star Wars and more
A look at what is in store at EA Play, the EA event being held to coincide with this year's E3.
Battlefield 1 trailer analysis reveals just how historically accurate it is
Battlefield 1's recently released debut trailer is already one of the best-rated trailers across YouTube.
Battlefield 1: EA confirms server browsers to return in DICE shooter
Feature missing from DICE's Star Wars Battlefront will return for WW1 shooter.
Battlefield 1 vs Infinite Warfare: Debut trailers break YouTube like and dislike records
Battlefield 1's debut is the most liked trailer across video games, movies and TV on YouTube.
Battlefield 1 interview: EA Studios EVP on World War 1 setting, single player, remasters and horses
Patrick Soderlund talks WW1 realism, single player focus and a three-year development cycle.
Battlefield 1: First screenshots show off tanks, cavalry, desert setting and Zeppelins
EA has announced Battlefield 1 for release on 21 October.
Battlefield 1 announced: WW1 setting and October release confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC
EA DICE shooter is officially unveiled during livestream event.
