It’s time to celebrate – in the DICE 25th Anniversary Battlefest! Battlefest is an event-packed celebration of the Battlefield community and with the 25th anniversary of DICE, there are many reasons to celebrate.

There’s a lot going on during the two weeks of Battlefest. Don’t miss a single event – read on and learn what we’ve planned for the first week.

MARCH 29

Earn Double XP: Although Battlefest starts March 30, we’re kicking off early with a 2XP event. All Battlefield 1, Battlefield 4, and Battlefield Hardline players will earn 2XP between March 29 and March 31.

MARCH 30

Premium Friends: On March 30, we’re kicking off something special. We call it Premium Friends, and it will let Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners bring their non-Premium friends along to play on the new maps – for free! Stay tuned for full details on Premium Friends.

Daily Scrap Award: We’re introducing a new way to earn Scraps in Battlefield 1. Earn up to 100 Scraps every day by playing, winning, and being highlighted in multiplayer.

DICE 25th Year Anniversary Dog Tag: DICE is turning 25 this year. To celebrate the creators of Battlefield and you, the fans of the franchise, we’re handing out the 25th Year Anniversary Dog Tag. Here’s to another quarter century!

The #BFWeekly Battlefest Overview Livestream: Tune in to Twitch.tv/battlefield/ on March 30, 1PM PT for Battlefield 1 gameplay, great giveaways, and more.

New Custom Game: Continuing our Custom Games, you’ll be able to enjoy Battlefield 1 multiplayer with a twist – this time on the maps of They Shall Not Pass. We’re kicking off with the fan-favorite Custom Game “Line of Sight”.

MARCH 31

New Battlepack Revision: The new revision of Battlepacks is dubbed the Battlefest Revision and will contain plenty of weapon and vehicle skins. There will also be three new melee weapons to collect puzzle pieces for.

Get a Free Battlepack: Login between March 31 and April 1, and you’ll receive a free Battlepack from the Battlefest revision.

#FridayNightBattlefield on XP1: Your weekly chance to play with DICE developers returns in a new #FridayNightBattlefield. This Friday, the event will take place on They Shall Not Pass maps exclusively.

Enjoy the events. We’ve got a lot more planned – so stay tuned for a summary of next week’s Battlefest happenings.

Very soon, it’s time to make a stand. On March 14, Battlefield™ 1 Premium Pass*† owners can join the French Army’s fight as early access to Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass* rolls out.

We hope you’ll enjoy exploring the 4 all-new maps, the new weapons, and the new mode Frontlines. Have fun wielding the Trench Raider’s brutal Raider Club and piloting the Char 2C behemoth tank. Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass is packed with content – hit the link below and browse through it all.

Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass: all you need to know

The Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass update is a required download for all Battlefield 1 players. This has several benefits including that players who don’t yet own the expansion will be able to watch Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass matches through Spectator Mode. As always, find all Battlefield 1 update notes here.

There is much more on the horizon for Battlefield 1 players. We recently revealed details on the upcoming expansion packs: Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar, Battlefield 1 Turning Tides, and Battlefield 1 Apocalypse.

Learn about the other upcoming Battlefield 1 expansions

So get out there. Don the blue uniform and defend your homeland. Experience Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass. Ils Ne Passeront Pas.

* Requires Battlefield 1 on applicable platform (sold separately), all game updates, internet connection, and EA account.

† Early access only available for any expansion pack not yet released. Check www.battlefield.com/games/battlefield-1/premium often for details and release dates for each expansion pack.

Hello Battlefield 4 fans,

The Battlefield 4 Community Test Environment was a fantastic tool the DICE development team used to test unreleased content in a live environment, tweak and balance features, weapons, vehicles, and more, and even create new maps for Battlefield 4.

As we have moved on from Battlefield 4 to focus on other titles there is no longer any new content to be tested on the Battlefield 4 CTE. During the transition off of Battlefield 4, we kept CTE open for any opportunities to test other proposed content. The Battlefield 4 CTE has served its purpose and there is no further development for Battlefield 4, therefore we will be ending the service on March 6th, 2017. We appreciate all the hours logged by the community, all the feedback you’ve shared, and all the experiences that we had together in the Battlefield 4 CTE.

We thank you for your participation and we’ll see you on the battlefield!

David “t1gge” Sirland

Maybe you haven’t joined Battlefield™ 1 yet. Or maybe your friends haven’t taken that step to make your squad even more awesome. Either way, you should know that a free trial of Battlefield 1 is coming up this weekend.

The free trial is available for PC and Xbox One players between March 3 and March 5. Full details below.

Xbox Live Gold: Free* Play Days

Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One can enjoy Battlefield 1 for free with Xbox Live Gold’s Free Play Days.

You’ll be able to deploy at 9AM PT, March 3 through 11:59PM PT, March 5. During this time, you’ll get to play the full Battlefield 1 with its intense multiplayer matches and gripping single player War Stories.

All Gamerscore and Achievements earned during this event period are yours to keep, and your save and game data will carry on if you decide to buy the game at a later time.

Battlefield 1 Origin Open Trial

The Battlefield 1 Origin Open Trial lets you play Battlefield 1 for free† and the trial version can be downloaded between March 3, 5AM PT and March 6, 10AM PT.

You’ll get 10 hours of play time with 4 multiplayer modes on 5 maps. You can also play the first two War Stories of the game’s acclaimed single player.

Learn more at https://www.origin.com/store/free-games/trials

EA Publisher Sale

If you take a shine to Battlefield 1 during the trial, check out the EA Publisher Sale. It will feature sales on Battlefield 1, the mighty Battlefield 1 Ultimate Edition and other EA titles like Star Wars™ Battlefront™, FIFA 17, and Titanfall 2. Conditions and restrictions apply; learn more by hitting the link below:

Save up to 60% on Battlefield 1 in the EA Publisher Sale (Offers may vary depending on region.)

New Battlefield 1 Content Coming Up

With a ton of new content on the horizon, this is a great time to join Battlefield 1. Four themed expansion packs filled with new maps, armies, weapons, and more are coming up: Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass, Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar, Battlefield 1 Turning Tides, and Battlefield 1 Apocalypse.

Learn more about the 4 upcoming Battlefield 1 expansion packs

*LIMITED TIME FREE TRIAL. TRIAL TIME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VALID WHEREVER TRIAL IS AVAILABLE.  ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA), EA PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE REQUIRED TO PLAY. INTERNET CONNECTION, EA ACCOUNT, AND XBOX LIVE GOLD SUBSCRIPTION (SOLD SEPARATELY) REQUIRED TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES.  YOU MUST BE 13+ OR MEET THE MINIMUM AGE DESIGNATED FOR YOUR TERRITORY TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES.

† Persistent internet connection, EA Account, acceptance of EA Privacy & Cookie Policy (privacy.ea.com), Terms of Service (www.ea.com/legal) and Origin and Battlefield 1 End User License Agreements (“EULAs”), and installation of the latest version of the Origin Client Software (www.origin/store/about) required to play. EULAs and additional disclosures can be found at www.ea.com/legal.  Must be 13+ to create an EA Account. Limited time free trial. Trial time is subject to change. Valid wherever trial is available. Trial content may be limited to certain levels or modes. IN-GAME STATUS AND ASSETS (IF ANY) WILL BECOME UNAVAILABLE UPON EXPIRATION OF THE TRIAL UNTIL THE GAME IS PURCHASED. TRIALS ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER TITLE PER ACCOUNT (AND PER MACHINE FOR GAME TIME TRIALS). Origin Access members who have already redeemed a Battlefield 1 Play First Trial are not eligible. EA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE TITLES FROM TRIALS AT ANY TIME.

Whether you’re basking in end-of-round glory after a multiplayer victory or taking on the thrilling singleplayer War Stories, the soundtrack of Battlefield™ 1 is there to maximise your experience.

Now, the Battlefield 1 soundtrack is available on vinyl. This deluxe heavyweight vinyl includes 17 amazing Battlefield 1 tracks, a 12” collectible poster, a clear PVC Battlefield jacket, and a download card with 8 bonus digital tracks.

Amazon: The Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack on Vinyl

The Battlefield 1 soundtrack was composed by Johan Söderqvist and Patrik Andrén in partnership with DICE.

“We are truly happy about releasing a version of the soundtrack on vinyl,” say Söderqvist and Andrén. “It’s the coolest format by far and we hope it will become something of a collector’s item for the dedicated.”

The two composers started out with a strong vision to make a dark and emotional score; to convey the emotional hell and devastation of the war rather than making ”cool” music.

“The war was brutal and we wanted people to feel something and still keep the energy up. Of course we also wanted to pay tribute to the long Battlefield tradition where we use the classic theme in many variations and shapes.”

The Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack is also available as a digital download:

iTunes: Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack

Apple Music: Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack

Spotify: Battlefield 1 Original Soundtrack