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Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4
Promotional art
Developer(s)DICE
DICE L.A.
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
SeriesBattlefield
EngineFrostbite 3[2]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release
  • October 29, 2013[1]
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Battlefield 4 is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The game is a sequel to 2011's Battlefield 3 and the 13th installment in the Battlefield series. The game is expected to be released in the Fall of 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Battlefield 4 has also been confirmed as a next-gen console title and unofficially confirmed for the PlayStation 4.[3]

Gameplay

Battlefield 4 features several improvements on its predecessor. The game's heads-up display is composed of two compact rectangles. The lower left-hand corner features a mini-map and compass for navigation, and a simplified objective notice above it; the lower right includes a compact ammo counter and health meter. New gameplay elements include dual-scoped weapons, target tagging[clarification needed], and use of vehicles.[4][5]

Multiplayer

Battlefield 4 multiplayer has been confirmed to contain 3 playable factions; U.S., China and Russia. Also confirmed is the return of the "Commander Mode" last seen in Battlefield 2142, which gives select players an RTS-like tactical map and the ability to give orders to teammates.[6]

In March 2013, DICE denied rumors that female soldiers would be playable in the game.[4][7]

Campaign

Setting and characters

Battlefield 4's single-player campaign takes place in the year 2020, with the player controlling "Recker", a member of a US Special Forces squad callsigned "Tombstone".[8] His teammates include squad leader SSgt. Dunn, second-in-command "Irish", and combat medic "Pac".[4] The Battlefield 4 gameplay reveal trailer features footage from the prologue mission "Fishing in Baku", wherein Tombstone Squad, carrying vital intelligence, escapes from Baku, Azerbaijan with Russian special forces in pursuit.[4][5] It has been hinted that the campaign will also occur in China, involving a hostage rescue mission in Shanghai.[5]

Development

Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau confirmed the company's intention to release a sequel during a keynote at the University of California where he said "There is going to be a Battlefield 4".[9] Afterwards, an EA spokesperson told IGN: "Frank was speaking broadly about the Battlefield brand – a brand that EA is deeply passionate about and a fan community that EA is committed to." On the eve of Battlefield 3's launch, DICE told Eurogamer it was the Swedish studio's hope that it would one day get the opportunity to make Battlefield 4. "This feels like day one now," executive producer Patrick Bach said. "It's exciting. The whole Frostbite 2 thing has opened up a big landscape ahead of us so we can do whatever we want."[10]

After being poorly received in Battlefield 3, co-op mode has been omitted for Battlefield 4 in order to allow the team to focus on perfecting both the campaign and multiplayer components instead.[5]

Marketing

In March 2013, Electronic Arts opened the Battlefield 4 website with three official teasers, entitled "Prepare 4 Battle". Each hints at three kinds of battlespace: air, land and sea.[11] EA then continued to release teaser trailers leading up to the unveiling of Battlefield 4 at the Game Developers Conference on March 26, 2013.[12] The following day, Battlefield 4's first gameplay trailer, which doubled as a showcase for the Frostbite 3 engine [4] was released. Shortly thereafter, EA listed the game for pre-order on Origin for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360; however, EA excluded any mention of the next generation consoles.

In July 2012, Battlefield 4 was announced when EA advertised on their Origin client that those who pre-ordered Medal of Honor: Warfighter would receive early access to the Battlefield 4 beta, this has since been expanded to include any Battlefield 3 Premium owners and Origin users who pre purchase Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition.[13] [14]

References

  1. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-21-battlefield-4-release-date-xbox-one-version-announced
  2. ^ Makuch, Eddie (March 26, 2013). "Battlefield 4 confirmed for fall 2013". GameSpot. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Lien, Tracey (February 26, 2013). "Battlefield 4 looks 'stunning' on PS4, says EA's Blake Jorgensen". Polygon. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Battlefield 4: Official 17 Minutes "Fishing in Baku" Gameplay Reveal". YouTube. Electronic Arts. March 26, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d Pligge, Zachary (March 27, 2013). "18 Things We Know About Battlefield 4 – Battlefield 4 – PC". www.GameInformer.com. GameInformer. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  6. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 15, 2013). "Battlefield 4 promo material reveals return of Commander Mode, three playable factions". Euro Gamer. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  7. ^ Scammell, David (March 27, 2013). "Female soldiers will not be playable in Battlefield 4". Video Gamer. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  8. ^ "Battlefield 4 (BF4) [Official Site]". Battlefield.com. Electronic Arts. 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  9. ^ "EA president mentions Battlefield 4 during college keynote". November 10, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (November 10, 2011). "EA: There Is Going To Be A BF4". Eurogamer. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  11. ^ "Battlefield 4 teaser trailer 'Prepare for Battle: Air'". March 25, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  12. ^ "Battlefield 4: 60 Second TV Spot". YouTube. Electronic Arts. April 16, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  13. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (July 17, 2012). "EA announces Battlefield 4 with Medal of Honor pre-order bonus". Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  14. ^ "Battlefield 4 retailer image shows October 31 release". GameSpot.com. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
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