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Watch Your Back in Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal’s Maps

10 years ago
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Downed airplanes full of ill-gotten gains. Ramshackle prison cells on Alcatraz Island. Dark cemeteries speckled with crumbling tombstones. Grimy alleys and bright neon lights of Chinatown.

Here’s a peek at each of the maps coming with Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal’s*, each inspired by classic settings that you’ll be able to explore next month.

Alcatraz


The crumbling infrastructure of one of the most notorious prisons in the country serves as a battleground for cops to thwart a plan to steal historic artifacts. From the showers to the lighthouse, and all the jail cells in-between, make sure you know which way the enemy’s coming from.

Blow through the walls to create new paths and get the drop on your enemies, but make sure you don’t get imprisoned if an enterprising enemy decides to slam the doors on you. Get your gang together and roll over the enemy on the Rock.

Thin Ice

Warm yourself by the fire raging around a crashed airliner in the freezing forests of the Sierra Nevadas. The frontier loners who live in their log cabins won’t be pleased to see a large-scale law enforcement operation in their rural countryside. This large, vehicle-heavy map offers plenty of opportunities to sight over long distances, so watch your step and stay out of the line of fire.

Hop on a snowmobile and do battle over the downed cash, but be careful of the pressurized oxygen tanks scattered around the frozen lake; if you’re not careful, you might find that the ice is too thin to support your weight.

Cemetery


What could be more fitting for a scene of so much carnage than the gray mausoleums and sorrowful statues of an upstate New York cemetery? The old saying about revenge and digging two graves is applicable here, but don’t forget to bring along a Shovel, one of four new melee weapons provided in the Base Game Update released alongside Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal.

Fight over the Crematorium and a variety of tombs and monuments, including one whose beautiful sculpture of an angel could turn ugly. Stay dry by driving a hearse around the twisty cul-de-sac, or duck into the underground catacombs.

Chinatown

The gritty streets of New York’s Chinatown are the site of a massive crime ring, and when the cops break it up it’s every criminal for himself. The narrow alleys offer precious few places to take cover, but enterprising thieves might find other ways around. Among the garish lights and grand, bizarre pagodas, gather up whatever cash and valuables you can find and make your escape, or get a group together and fight to take over the center of the neighborhood.

You might think that the fireworks, smoke, and narrow spaces in front of storefronts might offer you some concealment or protection from enemies a half a block away, but forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.

Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal is available for Battlefield Hardline Premium members in March 2016.

*REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE FULL GAME ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY).

NO WEAPON, VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME

Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal Brings New Maps and More

10 years ago
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So, it’s all come down to this. You’ve assembled a crew, pulled off the perfect heist, and made a whirlwind escape from the police. Now, there are enemies lurking in the frozen shadows, dark figures hiding behind crumbling mausoleums, and confrontations brewing in back alleys and federal prisons. Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal* is coming this March 2016, and brings new maps, weapons, vehicles, and more.

Here’s what’s on deck for owners of Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal

  • Four intricate maps: Alcatraz, Cemetery, Chinatown, and Thin Ice
  • 7 new weapons
  • 2 new vehicles
  • Customize primary weapons and uniforms with the Gun Bench Super Feature, and test them at the Gun Range
  • New Assignments and Legendary weapon camos

In addition, all users will receive a base game update that includes 11 new weapons and new server presets. After the update, every Gold Battlepack you open may also contain a weapon license voucher – a Distinguished class item that unlocks an entire weapon license. Check the forums when the update is released for our official patch notes to learn all about the stability and usability improvements that will be included in this upcoming release.

Battlefield™ Hardline: Betrayal is bursting with new experiences, whether you’re customizing your weapons and uniforms with the Gun Bench or getting into gunfights in Alcatraz. Get ready – it’s coming for Battlefield Hardline Premium members in March 2016

*REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE FULL GAME ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY).

Battlefield Hardline February Rap Sheet

10 years ago
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What’s going on in Battlefield Hardline in February? Glad you asked. We’ve got a bunch of stuff to talk about, including some details on Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal*. But first, you’ve got some Community Missions to check out that’ll have you saving and reviving your allies, and devastating your enemies.

The Dates
Saturday
#SaturdayNightHardline
If you’re looking to take part in some #SaturdayNightHardline, you should keep an eye on twitter.com/battlefield. Some nights, Battlelog moderators, Answers HQ members, and members of the Battlefield community team jump online to play with the community. We’ll Tweet out the server details on Twitter, so check on Saturday to see if there’s a  #SaturdayNightHardline going down.

February 2
Premium Members: Gold Battlepack
Premium members will get their monthly Gold Battlepack on February 2.

February 2 – 8
Community Mission: 5 Savior Kills
Hit the streets on any multiplayer mode and map and score 5 Savior Kills to earn $100,000 in-game cash. This mission is active between February 2, 2016 9AM PT and February 8, 2016 9AM PT**.

February 9
Premium Members: Premium Battlepack
Premium members will get their monthly Premium Battlepack.

February 12
$50,000 In-Game Cash
Love is in the air. Log in to claim $50,000 of in-game cash on February 12 starting at 9AM PT.

February 12 – February 15
Double XP
More bang for your bang. From February 12 at 9AM PT until February 15 at 9AM PT, all matches played on Ranked and Official servers will earn you Double XP.

February 16
Premium Members: Premium Paint
Premium Members will be able to customize their weapons or vehicles with a new Premium paint.

February 16 – 22
Community Mission: 25 .357 RS Kills
Hit the streets on any multiplayer mode and map and score 25 kills with the .357 RS to earn a Gold Battlepack. This mission is active between February 16, 2016 9AM PT and February 22, 2016 9AM PT**.

February 24 – 26
Community Mission: 50 Revives
Hit the streets on any multiplayer mode and map and score 50 Revives to earn $200,000 in-game cash. This mission is active between February 24, 2016 9AM PT and February 26, 2016 9AM PT**.

February 25 – February 29
Premium Members: Double XP
Check this: From February 25 at 9:00am PT until February 29 at 9:00am PT, Premium members get more bang for their buck, with Double XP earned in all matches played on Ranked and Official servers.

*BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE: BETRAYAL REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY).

**YOU MUST CONFIRM COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY MISSIONS ON THE BATTLELOG COMMUNITY MISSION PAGE BEFORE THE MISSION’S CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REWARDS.

Battlefield Hardline Tips & Tricks from the Community

10 years ago
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Excited to hit the streets of Battlefield Hardline in 2016? Good news: we’ve gathered some of the best Battlefield Hardline tips and tricks videos the community has to offer. If you’ve already spent time in the game, these will serve as a good refresher course to the fastest Battlefield yet. If you just got the game for the holidays or with Origin Access*, these tips will give you the skills to pay the bills.

DooM49′s tips are great for new players, but that’s not to say they don’t go into the nitty gritty. There’s great advice for mastering the shotgun, the K10, and even learning about how important teamwork is.

JackFrags’ Battlefield Hardline Academy series has great advice for noobs and pros alike. He starts off with cool info that not everyone might know (did you know that you run faster with a pistol out in Battlefield Hardline?) but gets into much more complicated stuff as it goes.

GoodGameBro’s video doesn’t beat around the bush. It’s all about one thing: improving your K/D. If you want to kill more and die less, this video should give you some good insight.

XfactorGaming’s “How to Be a Better Noob” series is great, and this episode goes into details on one specific strategy: the reverse ‘nade. Seriously, you’re going to want to master this.

LevelCapGaming’s tips and tricks video will help you learn to play the objective in Heist mode, and to be pretty damn good at it.

These should get you started, no problem. And now that you’ve got some skills, it’s time to head into Battlefield Hardline and clean up the joint.

*CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ORIGIN-ACCESS/TERMS FOR DETAILS.

Go! Go! Go! Battlefield Hardline: Getaway is Out for Premium Members

10 years ago
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The fastest Battlefield yet just got faster with the release of Battlefield™ Hardline: Getaway*, now available for Battlefield Hardline Premium members.

Whether you’re taking in the scenic views of Pacific Highway, playing the new Capture the Bag mode in Train Dodge, planning heists in Diversion, or taking out enemies with the new Fire Axe in Double Cross, Battlefield Hardline: Getaway gives you plenty of new reasons to hit the streets.

Ready to jump in? Here’s what’s waiting for you…

  • Four massive maps: Pacific Highway, Double Cross, Train Dodge, and Diversion
  • New game mode: Capture the Bag
  • 4 new vehicles
  • 3 new weapons for the Mechanic Class
  • One new gadget and a new melee weapon
  • 4 new Legendary Camos

There’s also a free base game update available for all players, including weapons, patches, and the new Competitive Match system. Competitive Match opens up skill-based 5v5 matches with regularly refreshed seasons, leaderboards, and winners. There are two leagues in Competitive Match: a Standard League (that all can compete in) and a Premium League, which features maps and modes from the base game as well as Hardline’s current expansion packs.

The time to plan your getaway is here. Ready to put the pedal to the metal?

*REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE FULL GAME ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY CREDITED, NO WEAPON, VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME

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