EA published a fact sheet about DICE’s next-gen shooter Battlefield 4 in a press release on Wednesday, March 6, detailing the game’s key features. Since the game has been out since late October last year, these facts are already known to the portion of players who already play the game or are well-versed in the the game. However, for those who don’t know what Battlefield 4’s key features, this fact sheet will fill you in on what you need to know.
Battlefield 4 is a next-gen shooter that runs at 60 frames per second on both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, a first for consoles. It features 64-player multiplayer and touts an all-out war setting, where players can experience a dynamic battlefield that physically changes and evolves in real-time based on player-made action, like leveling an entire skyscraper or cutting the power to a building. This has been coined as “Levolution”.
What’s more, Battlefield 4 also has a mobile counterpart: Commander Mode, which allows the “commander” to see the battlefield with a birds-eye view and deliver information, manage support activities and deploy war assets during a multiplayer match.
These are all some of the key features of Battlefield 4 . The full list from the press release is bullet-pointed below.
Next Gen – On the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, gamers will experience massive, 64-player multiplayer battles running at a smooth 60 frames per second, both firsts on console.
All-Out War – Fans will immerse themselves in the glorious chaos of all-out war. New maps, more vehicles, weapons and destruction allow them to play to their strengths. Absolutely nothing compares to the sheer scale and scope of Battlefield 4 .
Frostbite 3 – The awe-inspiring power of DICE’s Frostbite 3 engine delivers the highest standard of immersion in entertainment. An unmatched level of visual and audio fidelity, superior character animations, and dynamic environments. Featuring Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Boardwalk Empire) as “Irish”, Battlefield 4 employs unprecedented facial-rendering, to deliver dramatic and believable performances previously unseen in gaming.
Levolution – Experience a dynamic battlefield where no two games will ever be the same. Player’s actions physically change the battlefield in real-time, providing interactive game environments that react to their every move. Cut the power to a building to shroud the enemy in darkness or reduce an entire skyscraper to rubble to alter the landscape – the power is in the player’s hands!
Commander Mode – Commander Mode places two opposing players at the heart of the situation room with a birds-eye view of the battlefield. Take command by delivering critical intelligence, managing support activities and deploying powerful war assets during true squad-based team play. For the first time, commanders can also take control from their iPad or Android tablet.
Amphibious Assault – Get a first taste of water-based combat in Battlefield 4 as powerful winds and rolling waves make water-based combat a thrilling ride and a rewarding challenge for players of all ranks.
From China to Russia – Maps & Modes – Battle it out on 10 maps playable across all seven game modes including the classic Conquest and Rush, in addition to two new modes called Obliteration and Defuse. The maps vary from the open Chinese metropolis in Siege of Shanghai and the violent seas of Paracel Storm to the flooded inner city streets of Flood Zone and the cold Soviet tank factory of Zavod 311.
Single Player Story – The world is on the brink of chaos, China is the tinderbox and the player is the inadvertent spark that could ignite a global conflict. As Sergeant Daniel Recker, fans will play as a member of an elite group of unlikely heroes known as Tombstone squad, navigating the turmoil around them as they fight to save the final hope for peace.
Premium – Battlefield 4 Premium provides a wealth of new content to keep the action going all year long. Premium members will have access to uniquely themed digital expansions packs and early access to five of the biggest and boldest game experiences to date for only $50. Each expansion will feature four new maps plus additional content and new updates every week to keep things fresh.
Battlefield 4 is now available on PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360, and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. Check out Joshua Bruce’s review here if you fancy reading up on the game.