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We’re excited to kick off the daily Battlefest Battleshots contest. Every day during Battlefest (July 12 – Aug 12), fans will be able to submit their own screenshots from Battlefield 4 for a chance to win a Battleshot prize package including an AMD graphics card, a $50 gift code to the DICE online store, and a code to redeem Battlefield 4 Premium membership on your platform of choice. To enter, just reply below in the comments with a link to your screenshot image. Remember, your image must follow the theme of the day. Entries are only valid if they are submitted during eligible hours (8:00 AM PT to 11:59 PM PT each day – for local time zones, check here). Please read through all official contest rules here to make sure your Battleshot is eligible. Check back on the Battlefield Blog every week for new daily themes as they are announced. Here are the themes for week one: DAILY BATTLESHOTS THEME – WEEK 1 Daily Prize Package: An AMD Sapphire graphics card, a $50 DICE online store gift code, and a BF4 Premium membership code on your platform of choice.- Saturday, July 12 – EXPLOSIONS - Sunday, July 13 – HELICOPTERS - Monday, July 14 – VISTAS - Tuesday, July 15 – INFANTRY - Wednesday, July 16 – TEAM PLAY - Thursday, July 17 – NAVAL - Friday, July 18 – PARACHUTES We are looking forward to seeing your best Battleshots and giving out some great prizes. We’ll see you on the Battlefield! THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIOD”). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCT”) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD. DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT. THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT. EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Take Your Best BF4 Battlefest Battleshots appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Look out San Diego! Battlefield Hardline’s coming for you! Later this month, we will be turning the lens to Battlefield Hardline’s single player story. At Comic-Con you’ll learn more about Visceral Games’ unique take on first person shooter storytelling, and you’ll meet the ensemble cast and Hollywood talent helping to bring that story to life in game. We’ll be there on Friday, July 25 from 2:30 to 3:30pm in room 5AB – be there! Titled Battlefield Hardline: A Visceral World of Crime and Revenge, the panel will feature Battlefield Hardline Executive Producer Steve Papoutsis and Creative Director Ian Milham, two of the leads on the Dead Space series, as they discuss how they are moving the Battlefield series in a bold new direction. The episodic nature of the single player game will be explored in a panel that will include the cast and crew from critically-acclaimed TV shows and films, such as Bill Johnson (Justified), Kelly Hu (Arrow), Eugene Byrd (Bones) and Benito Martinez (Sons of Anarchy). Explosive new footage of the singleplayer campaign will be on display, showcasing the game’s story about the war on crime in the gritty and glamorous streets of LA and Miami. For more information on Battlefield Hardline, visit http://battlefield.com/hardline The post Battlefield Hardline at San Diego Comic-Con appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Hi everyone, First off, thanks for all of the questions. We’re heads down working on Battlefield Hardline here, but it was great to read through the feedback and to see the passion you all have for Battlefield. There were a ton of questions and I got to as many as I could this time. If we couldn’t get to you this round, don’t worry. I’ll be doing this a lot more between now and launch. For those of you who are curious, we chose some of the more common questions from the community and have listed them below: [View the story "The Interrogation Room - Q&A with Steve Papoutsis" on Storify] Again, thanks everyone for the feedback. As I’ve said before, the Visceral team wants to continue to keep the dialogue going with you – our fans. Keep your feedback coming. We’re listening and responding. Steve Papoutsis @leveluptime VP and GM, Visceral Games Executive Producer, Battlefield Hardline For more information on Battlefield Hardline, visit http://battlefield.com/hardline The post Battlefield Hardline Interrogation Room – Q&A with Steve Papoutsis appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

UPDATE 7/12: Above you will see the events scheduled during the first week of Battlefest. Every Friday throughout the remainder of Battlefest we will release a 7-day snapshot of all the events you can look forward to.As we head into the thick of summer, we wanted to do something for our fans and are kicking off a special event called Battlefest. This is a festival built for gamers, specifically Battlefield 4, filled with weekly rewards, contests and in-game content. It’s a fun way to give back to our community and say thanks, while doing some cool things in the game. Not to mention, there will be tons of prizes, including graphics cards and three gaming PCs, provided by AMD. Battlefest is just a small token of our appreciation and commitment to Battlefield 4. In addition to this, we have DICE teams in Stockholm and LA continually working on improving the gameplay experience, adding new initiatives like the CTE environment, and also developing the next two expansions packs, with Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth releasing next week for Battlefield 4 Premium members. To get Battlefest started, we’re giving everyone a weekend of double XP from July 12-13, so if you need to level up your game, now is a good time to start or get back into the game. The 12th also marks the first day of our daily contest (called Battleshots), where we’re asking you to send us a screenshot in Battlefield 4 based on a different theme requirement. Each daily winning entry will receive an AMD graphics card, $50 gift card to the DICE Store, and a Battlefield 4 Premium membership on their platform of choice. We’re excited to see what you send in and will be altering the screenshot theme request daily until August 13 for more chances to win. Official announcement to come; official rules can be found here. Beyond the daily Battleshots contest, check out these other initiatives we’ll be doing during Battlefest. - Free Camo Unlocks Each week we will be releasing a free camo in-game for all players. This will give you more ways to standout on the battlefield. - Double XP As noted above, we’re kicking Battlefest off with a double XP weekend and we’re definitely going to end with one too for all players to reap the benefits. - Community Missions Each week we will be hosting a global community challenge to reach a specific goal in-game. If you reach the goal, everyone who logs in will receive a free gold Battlepack the following week. The first mission starts on July 15, 2014, where you will have to collectively reach 15 million revives across all platforms, with the mission ending on the eve of July 20, 2014. - Stunt Video Competition This a month long contest where we are asking you to send us your best stunt video that can only be done in Battlefield 4. Once we receive the submissions, the DICE team will pick the top 12 and then you, the fans, will vote on the top three winners to win a massive prize. Official announcement to come; official rules can be found here. And there it is, a month filled with fun activities and prizes to be given that we hope you’ll enjoy. But that’s not all, we have more surprises in store that we’re excited to share in the next couple weeks. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled. Happy Summer Gaming! * THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIOD”). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCT”) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD. DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AND FROM, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT. THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT. EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Introducing Battlefield 4 Battlefest appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We thought we’d share some awesome stats with you guys coming out of the Battlefield Hardline beta. Yes, that is trillion with a ‘t’! Thanks for playing, and be sure to stay tuned as we reveal more Battlefield Hardline multiplayer and singleplayer details in the weeks ahead. For more information on Battlefield Hardline, visit: http://www.battlefield.com/hardline The post Battlefield Hardline Beta Stats appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We are proud to announce that we’ve released a patch update for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 today. Xbox One will receive the update tomorrow, July 9th. The patch introduces several bug fixes for the Commander App and also expands functionality on Xbox One to include VOIP, allowing Commanders to communicate with teammates with their voice. Now you can bark out orders with authority! Additionally, you will find various fixes in regards to general gameplay, graphics, modes, server support, user interface, vehicles and weapons. Please refer to your respective platform patch notes: - PC - Xbox One - Xbox 360 - PlayStation 4 - PlayStation 3 As always, we want to know how these updates are performing and how we can improve your game experience further. If you haven’t done so already, jump into the Battlefield 4 forums and sound off with your feedback. The post Battlefield 4 Patch Introduces Commander App & Various Game Updates appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Get ready to take the battle to Asian Pacific’s dense, urban landscape with Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth, the fourth expansion pack to Battlefield 4. Coming July 15th to Battlefield 4 Premium members, Dragon’s Teeth drops players into four all-new maps that introduce unique environments and gameplay ranging from the bustling alleyways of Pearl Market to the floating restaurant in the middle of a lake in Sunken Dragon. Dragon’s Teeth sees five new weapons making their Battlefield debut in addition to a new unlockable gadget, the Ballistic shield. Dragon’s Teeth also introduces a new game mode, Chain Link, a twist on the fan-favorite Conquest mode that sees squads battle to link capture points in order to achieve victory. Fans will also get ten new assignments with unique unlocks and a new Battle pickup in the R.A.W.R., a remote controlled ground vehicle armed to the teeth. All this plus four new maps including: - Lumphini Garden: Cruise with fast-moving PWC’s on the canals in the pristine park to get the upper hand. - Pearl Market: Wage wars within the bustling alleyways and upon the rooftops of the marketplace. - Propaganda: Fight among massive despotic monuments in the grey concrete battleground. - Sunken Dragon: Battle between modern high rises as you wreak havoc in a floating restaurant or drain the lake opening up for a frontal vehicle assault. Get a head start playing Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth early by becoming a Battlefield 4 Premium member. Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth will be available to all non-Premium members starting on July 29th. The post Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth Coming July 15th to All Battlefield 4 Premium Members appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

It’s been about a week since the Battlefield Hardline beta has come to a close, and as Steve said last week we want to thank everyone who took part. Even though the beta was just a small taste of the complete package we plan to deliver with Hardline, the amount of feedback we got from players around the world has been incredible and will help ensure we make Hardline a better game when it launches this October. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to the CMW – the Community’s Most Wanted. This is where we will outline some of the fixes and improvements we are making to Battlefield Hardline based on feedback we received during the beta and what we’re hearing from you. Yes, we are listening! Below are just a few things from the beta that we’ve learned and the changes we’ve already put into the game we play every day here. 1. MOVEMENT: There was a lot of feedback about slow movement speed and feeling “sluggish”. We’ve increased player speed by 10%, and players will get a +10% bonus for running with your pistol out. It feels much faster now! 2. SUPPRESSION: There were a lot of negative comments about the camera “bounce” when suppressed. We’ve changed the way suppression works – your aimpoint is no longer affected, but your situational awareness is. 3. SURVIVALIST: We’ve heard both sides of the argument on the Survivalist gadget, it is pretty polarizing. Some of you hate it, some of you love it – either way, we agree it was overpowered. We’ve changed it to revive you at 1 health and auto-inject after 5 seconds. 4. HIGH TENSION – CRANE CAMERA SHAKE: A number of people called out the camera shake from this event as being too over the top. We’re tuning this down. 5. HIGH TENSION – STAIRS IN HIGH TENSION BUG: Stairs in High Tension should no longer pull players into the wall. 6. ELEVATED OBJECTIVES: We’ve added some feedback to help you find the objective when it’s above or below you. 7. SPECIAL VEHICLES: We’re working on adding more special drivable vehicles like the Fuel Truck into all maps. We’re also working on a handbrake for cars. 8. STUCK VEHICLES: We’re working on the ability to “nudge” vehicles with a melee attack to help get them unstuck or to be able to move past them. No promises, but the early prototype looks promising! 9. HEAVY VEHICLE DAMAGE: We’ve added “weak spots” in the rear of the heavily armored vehicles, making it much easier to bring them down! 10. VEHICLE OCCUPANT LIST: We’re working on adding the Bag Carrier icon to the list of teammates inside your vehicle, so that you can tell when the bag carrier gets in your vehicle. This dialogue doesn’t end with the beta. We plan on continuing this from now until launch – and beyond. So come back to the site to check in and see the latest CMW lists and to voice your opinion. We will be revealing a ton of new multiplayer details including new maps, new modes, gadgets and our single player campaign – we want to hear your feedback! Thanks, Thad Sasser Lead Multiplayer Designer, Battlefield Hardline The post Battlefield Hardline – Community’s Most Wanted List appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We released the Battlefield 4 Community Test Environment (CTE) in early May, and have since then made good progress on improving the game together with our fans. In this blog post, we wanted to share some of the things that we’ve been able to achieve thanks to you. We’ve tested tons of things in the CTE, ranging from general gameplay tweaks to bug fixes. Many hours have been spent by the team watching live streamed gameplay, analyzing telemetry data, and of course, interacting with the players on the forums. It’s been a tremendous help to the team and we thank all those participating. The CTE is open to all Battlefield 4 Premium members. If you still haven’t had a chance to test it out yet, then please visit the following link to sign up: http://cte.battlelog.com/bf4/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3VJEyvbp3I Improving NetcodeMaking improvements to the “Netcode” in Battlefield 4 has been a top priority for us. Some of the items we’ve been specifically looking at is how to decrease the feeling of getting killed when behind cover and getting killed without initially seeing a damage indicator. The improvements we did were released in June, and we’re looking at testing out additional fixes during the coming months. Core GameplayThe core gameplay initiative has started, and in the first phase, we’re looking at making improvements and fixes related to the new Dragon’s Teeth expansion pack. One of the main items that we wanted to test was the all-new Ballistics Shield, and based on the feedback that we received we made the following changes that’ll make it for the release of Dragon’s Teeth: • Shield bash damage has been tweaked, it is no longer possible to one-hit kill enemies. The Ballistics shield now better matches with the initial design intent • Single tank AP-rounds now kill those carrying the Ballistics Shield, something that previously wasn’t possible. Rush TweaksIf you’re a fan of Rush, you’ll want to jump into the CTE and try out the new changes we’re currently testing on the Siege of Shanghai, Zavod 311 and Operation Locker to start. The main focus of these changes has been to increase the balance and flow of the Rush round. Often, this means making it easier for the attackers to tackle certain MCOMs. Some general tweaks have also been made, such as: • Commander has been removed by default in Rush • Radar sweep has been reduced around attackers base • Many per map specific changes, MCOM placement and cover passes. Apart from these bigger initiatives, here are some of the areas of improvements that we will be looking at in the future: • General Weapon tweaks/balance • Weapon Suppression tuning • 3P Head-flinch dampening • Visual recoil ADS tuning • Vehicle tuning/balance • Game modes: Rush, Continued tweaks to Obliteration Competitive and Conquest small • HUD improvements and bug fixes So, for those of you that have joined the CTE, thanks for the continued support in making Battlefield 4 even more fun! We look forward to seeing you soon on the battlefield. David Sirland Battlefield 4 Associate Producer The post Battlefield 4 Community Test Environment Update appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

As the Battlefield Hardline closed beta comes to an end, we hand over to Steve Papoutsis, VP and GM of Visceral Games, thanking all beta players for their participation. The Battlefield Hardline beta is now closed, we want to thank everyone who took part! Running a beta during E3 was definitely something that was hard to pull off, but we did it for two reasons. First, we want your feedback early. We’re listening to it, we’re acting on it and it’s going to help make Hardline a better game when we launch in October. Second, we’re gamers like you. It’s great to hear about games and see games, but we want to play games. And even though it is still early and we have a lot of work left to do, it was important to us that you could see and feel for yourself what we’re doing with Hardline. But this beta is only the beginning. . . In the months ahead we’ll be revealing more details about what we’re doing in multiplayer as well as what the team at Visceral is bringing to the singleplayer campaign. As many of you know from previous Visceral games, we have a unique way of telling our stories and engrossing players in our worlds, and Hardline will be no different. We are doing some cool new things in how we present the campaign, similar to what you see when watching episodes of your favorite TV shows. It’s something different and we’re fired up about it. Keep your eyes out for more on this next month. And, of course, there’s multiplayer, the staple of any Battlefield game. The Battlefield Hardline beta was just a small portion of what is in store. We have plenty of new modes in the game that really play off the cop and criminal theme, as well as the return of fan-favorites. The variety in maps is also something that Battlefield fans have never experienced before, from subterranean grow labs to the streets of Miami, complete with all the vibe and flavor that city has to offer. If you didn’t get a chance to play the Battlefield Hardline beta this time around don’t worry, we have your back as we’ll be launching another beta this fall on all announced platforms that will showcase more. Stay tuned to hear more later this year. We have a lot of cool things up our sleeve, but we also have a lot of hard work ahead of us. It’s an electric time all of us here at Visceral, and we’re pumped to tell you more about the game over the months ahead. Keep the feedback coming, we’re listening and we’ll be responding to it as much as we can. Steve Papoutsis @leveluptime VP and GM, Visceral Games Executive Producer, Battlefield Hardline The post Thank You for Playing the Beta appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

In the Only in Battlefield Hardline Video Montage Competition announced last week, we asked you to hit the streets in the Battlefield Hardline beta, record your cops and criminals adventures, and compile them into an epic montage. Having looked through all the amazing submissions, we have now settled for one winner for PC, and one for PlayStation 4. Congratulations to Zeh Greek and Vicente ProD for your winning videos! See the montage videos below: Video by Zeh Greek – PC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkL2Llw5l5M Video by Vicente ProD – PS4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHVygQD1Lp4 For their efforts on the Battlefield – and in the editing room – we are proud to award Vicente ProD with a PlayStation Vita and Zeh Greek with a Sapphire AMD Radeon R9 270X Graphics Card. Thanks to all participants, and we hope you all will enjoy the remainder of the Battlefield Hardline closed beta! The post Battlefield Hardline Video Montage Competition Winners appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

A few days back, we asked you to submit your best Top Squad Play Videos, featuring you and your squad mates tearing it up in the Battlefield Hardline closed beta. We’ve received several intense videos and it’s been inspiring watching your team efforts in them all. Now, we’ve settled for a winner. For great communication, skilled shooting, and making the match a true crowd-pleaser, the winner is TheEMUReview, representing Clan EMU. Check out the winning submission below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSukoV-pN6g For sharing this Top Squad Play with us, TheEMUReview and his squad mates will get to create a custom in-game Patch, based on the Squad’s own design ideas. This Patch will be awarded to all players in the full retail version of Battlefield Hardline, releasing October 21st in North America (in Europe beginning October 23, and in the UK on October 24). Congratulations and keep up the great squad play! The post Top Squad Play Challenge Winners appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

The last few days of the Battlefield Hardline beta have been a great example of community cooperation. Last week, we launched a Community Mission where we asked you to collectively fire 1,000,000 Grappling Hooks in-game. Count the zeroes again – that’s a full million. You did not let us down. After 144 hours, over 1,000,000 shots were fired. As promised, this feat will be awarded with a unique Battlefield Hardline Patch. This in-game Patch will be rewarded to everyone who purchases and plays Battlefield Hardline at retail launch in October, regardless if you played the beta or not. So, congratulations and kudos on your grappling abilites. We hope you will enjoy your reward – and of course Battlefield Hardline itself – this fall. The post Grappling Hook Community Mission: Complete appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Dominating with your crew in the Battlefield Hardline beta? Want to show off the sick moves of your squad in a video? Then we have a challenge for you. In the Battlefield Hardline Squad Top Play Challenge we want you to submit a YouTube video of your squad doing something spectacular in-game. This could be an epic kill streak, a skilled use of gadgets, or a mad run with cop cars or muscle cars. How to Enter the Squad Top Play Challenge: - Email an unlisted YouTube clip URL of your Squad Top Play to battlefieldsocial@ea.com to enter the competition. (If you are on PS4, you can create a video using SHAREfactory. For more information on how to use SHAREfactory and share videos from your PS4 please watch this video.) - The voices in the clip must come from you and your Squad mates only; please do not upload any videos with voices from other players. - Visceral and EA will choose the winning submission. The winning squad will receive something truly unique: the chance to create a custom in-game Patch, based on your Squad mates’ own design ideas. This Patch will be awarded to all players in the full retail version of Battlefield Hardline, releasing October 21st in North America (in Europe beginning October 23, and in the UK on October 24). So, jump into the Battlefield Hardline beta, create mayhem on the streets, and show the world what your squad can do. We look forward to seeing your submissions. —————————— Entry Details & Rules: - Entry Method: Email an unlisted YouTube clip URL of your Squad Top Play, your age and country of origin to battlefieldsocial@ea.com to enter the competition. - Must Use Unaltered Clips: Your video must contain unaltered footage. It may contain one or more clips creatively edited into a single flowing video. However, it must be comprised of actual gameplay footage. In other words, submissions with footage that has been altered (game mechanics, physics, spectator mode, etc.) will not be accepted. Submissions generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. - Length: Videos must be less than 10 minutes long. - Background Music & Audio: You may only use Battlefield themes and soundtracks for your background music. You can download approved audio tracks from https://soundcloud.com/battlefield_official The voices in the clip must come from you and your Squad mates only; do not upload any videos with voices from other players. - Start & End Dates: The competition begins on June 20th, 2014 at 4:00pm PST and ends on June 23rd, 2014 at 12:00am PST. - Official Rules: This competition is open to PC and PS4 beta players worldwide. By posting a submission below you agree to the official rules. By submitting an unlisted YouTube link you are accepting the Squad Top Play Challenge Official Rules. All submissions are also subject to EA’s Terms of Service. The post Squad Top Play Challenge: Win the Chance to Customize a Patch appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

As we approach the final stages of the Battlefield Hardline closed beta, we have a little surprise for you - we have unlocked all the current weapons and gadgets accessible in the Battlefield Hardline beta. This will let players on PC and PS4 who haven’t unlocked everything in the beta yet to try out all the firearms and gadgets like the Ballistic Shield, Breaching Charge, or Decoy, to fully appreciate the diversity of Battlefield Hardline multiplayer. Note that all the weapons and gadgets in the beta are just a taste of what fans can expect this fall, we have a lot more guns, gadgets and vehicles waiting for you on October 21st. For PC Beta Players Only: In addition to the all-out firepower and gadget beta unlock, we’ve incorporated several changes to the beta on PC including audio fixes and “netcode” improvements. Check out the latest PC patch notes here. Getting a chance to play every single weapon and gadget available in Battlefield Hardline beta will allow us to get a better sense of what’s working for you, how each gun and item is balanced in every match/encounter, and make changes based on your feedback. We would love to hear what you have to say! Hop into the Battlefield Hardline forums and tell us your thoughts. To access all the weapons and gadgets available in the beta, head to the Agent/Loadout menu on Battlelog, equip the gear you’re curious about, and jump into a game to try out your cop or criminal hardware. Enjoy! The post All Weapons & Gadgets Unlocked in the Battlefield Hardline Beta appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

The crazy moments that only happen in the all-out street war of Battlefield Hardline are many and varied. Now, we want you to share these moments with us, for a chance to win a great prize in the Only in Battlefield Hardline Video Montage Competition. Here’s how it’s done: Post an unlisted YouTube video montage of your best Battlefield Hardline moments in the comments section below. (If you are on PS4, your video must be edited using SHAREfactory. For more information on how to use SHAREfactory and share videos from your PS4 watch this video.) Visceral and EA will choose 2 winners: one for PC and one for PS4. The winning videos will be presented on the Battlefield Blog on June 23rd. Prizes: - One PS4 Winner will receive a PlayStation Vita - One PC Winner will receive a Sapphire AMD Radeon R9 270X Graphics Card Entry Details & Rules: - Montage of Unaltered Clips: Your video must be a montage of unaltered footage. It may contain one or more clips creatively edited into a single flowing video. However, it must be comprised of actual gameplay footage. In other words, submissions with footage that has been altered (game mechanics, physics, spectator mode, etc.) will not be accepted. Submissions generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. - Length: Videos must be less than 10 minutes long. - Background Music: You may only use Battlefield themes and soundtracks for your background music. You can download approved audio tracks from https://soundcloud.com/battlefield_official - Start & End Dates: The competition begins on June 18, 2014 at 4:00pm PST and ends on June 23, 2014 at 12:00am PST. - Official Rules: This competition is open to PC and PS4 beta players worldwide. By posting a submission below you agree to the official rules. The post Only in Battlefield Hardline Video Montage Competition appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

The team at Visceral Games would like to thank those that have participated in the Battlefield Hardline closed beta. We’ve seen some incredible feats demonstrated on the virtual streets of LA – everything from massive breach charge explosions and intense heists to criminals riding shotgun and cops banding together to protect vaults. All of your time spent in game and feedback shared with us will help shape Battlefield Hardline over the coming months. It is with excitement that we announce the Battlefield Hardline beta will continue for an additional week, ending on Thursday, June 26th at 12:00PM PST. Registration for PlayStation 4 players and Instant Access for PC is still open at battlefield.com/beta until Sunday, June 22nd at 12:00PM PST. Be sure to sign up in order to claim your beta rewards. In addition to the current beta, there will be an open beta in the fall for all announced platforms prior to the game’s release. Roll the 6 Minute Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer below and stay tuned for more information at battlefield.com/hardline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex1GlZS-t7c The post Battlefield Hardline Beta Extended One Week appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Want your Battlefield Hardline stats, news, and profile on the go? Then we are glad to announce that the Battlelog App has been updated to include the Battlefield Hardline beta! Available at Google Play and the App Store, this handy app lets you browse through the main features of Battlelog, letting you access info like the Battlefeed, the Forums, the Leaderboards, and your game activity in the beta. Simply head to Google Play or the App Store to download the free app. If Battlefield Hardline doesn’t appear in the “Select Game” screen in the app, please follow these steps: • Log out • Restart the app • Sign in • Go to Settings > Select game • Choose Battlefield Hardline The post Battlefield Hardline Available in the Battlelog App appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Rack your 9mm and take to the streets – PC players now have instant access to the Battlefield Hardline Beta. Cruise over to battlefield.com/beta, sign up to gain instant access and nab your beta perks. Battlefield Hardline Beta Rewards Just for signing up you’ll receive: - Instant Access into the Battlefield Hardline beta for PC (when selecting PC as your platform) - Weapon camo/skin in Battlefield Hardline - Weapon sight in Battlefield Hardline - Additional Battlefield Hardline content - Unique dog tag in Battlefield 4 Note: The Battlefield Hardline gear will be available when the game releases on October 21, 2014. The Battlefield 4 unique dog tag will be available in the game next month. Those freebies not enough for you? We got you covered. Battlefield Hardline Beta Challenges - Reach Rank 10, Get a Special Battlepack at Launch: Score a special Battlepack in the retail launch of Battlefield Hardline by reaching rank 10 during the beta. (This reward is open to both PC and PS4 players.) - Enable Facebook Sharing, Get $1K In-Game Cash: Enable Facebook Sharing when firing up Battlefield Hardline or through the in-game Options and land yourself $1K in-game cash to spend on additional weapons and gadgets. (This reward is open to both PC and PS4 players.) Gear up and prepare for war on the streets of Los Angeles like you’ve never seen. The post Get Instant Access to the Battlefield Hardline Beta on PC appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Participants of the Battlefield Hardline closed beta are surely familiar with the Grappling Hook. This gadget lets players fire a climbable grappling rope that attaches on certain flat surfaces, creating new shortcuts on the maps. In honor of this useful tool, we are now challenging you with a new Community Mission. We want you to collectively perform 1,000,000 shots with the Grappling Hook before June 22, 9AM PDT/6PM CET. You’ll be able to track the progress of the Community Mission under the “Missions” tab on Battlelog. If you succeed with this, a unique in-game Patch will be rewarded to everyone who purchases and plays Battlefield Hardline at retail launch in October, regardless if you played the beta or not. So jump into Battlefield Hardline, equip the Grappling Hook in your loadout, and fight your way to that million! The post Community Mission: 1 Million Grappling Hook Shots appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Last week, we announced a Geo Leaderboard Competition for the Battlefield Hardline closed Beta, where we asked you to do as many in-game interrogations as possible. The battle has been hard on the Leaderboards, but now we can announce the top interrogators on PC and PS4. The 2 players with the most interrogations on the global leaderboards, as of June 16, 9AM PDT/6PM CET, are none other than… PC: Th4ny (633 interrogations) PS4: JelloEmperor (498 interrogations) Congratulations guys – you have the right to remain smug. Your incredible interrogation skills on the Battlefield will be awarded with a kick-ass Battlefield Hardline t-shirt, that we hope you’ll wear with pride. Thanks to all who participated, and be on the lookout for more Geo Leaderboard challenges during the Beta period. The post Geo Leaderboard Competition Winners appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

It’s been an intense and exciting week for Battlefield Hardline on the E3 showfloor. With the Closed Beta underway, after a live stream from the rooftops, and a new intense multiplayer trailer, the response from all you community members out there has been astounding. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our great community for your support, and also the publications that honored us with the below nominations and awards. Thank you! We will make sure that Battlefield Hardline will be the awesome experience you deserve. The post Battlefield Hardline Thanks You For The Support appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

One of the unique multiplayer features in Battlefield Hardline is the possibility to perform interrogations on downed enemies. With the hit of a button, players can extract information about the location of the interrogated foe’s team mates, making them visible on the map. Now, we are looking for the top interrogators out there. On June 16 at 9AM PDT/6PM CET, we will check the Geo Leaderboards on Battlelog to see who the players with the most interrogations under their belts are. One winner per platform will be announced here on Battlelog/the Battlefield Blog on June 16. Apart from the bragging rights, the winners will be awarded with a Battlefield Hardline E3 t-shirt. So get going. Hit the streets, bring down your enemies, and start asking some serious questions. The post Geo Leaderboard Competition: Top Interrogators appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

One of the unique multiplayer features in Battlefield Hardline is the possibility to perform interrogations on downed enemies. With the hit of a button, players can extract information about the location of the interrogated foe’s team mates, making them visible on the map. Now, we are looking for the top interrogators out there. On June 16 at 9AM PDT/6PM CET, we will check the Geo Leaderboards on Battlelog to see who the players with the most interrogations under their belts are. One winner per platform will be announced on the Battlefield Blog on June 16. Apart from the bragging rights, the winners will be awarded with a Battlefield Hardline E3 t-shirt. So get going. Hit the streets, bring down your enemies, and start asking some serious questions. The post Geo Leaderboard Challenge: Interrogations appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We have seen some truly inspiring gameplay videos from the Battlefield Hardline closed beta since it was launched, and it’s amazing to see the creative ways PlayStation 4 players have been using SHAREfactory, the new rich video editor app for PlayStation 4, to share them with the world. Below you’ll find two great examples of thrilling videos from the all-out cops and criminals warfare that is Battlefield Hardline – all edited and shared using SHAREfactory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtBQVC-7VXg BlackTrinity knows how to be a nimble Professional, capitalizing on his sniping-on-the-go tactics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k54VSMbbsmk Oscarseymour79 pulls together a montage of worthy Battlefield Hardline moments complete with a road kill, heavy fire fight and deadly RPG hits. Exclusive Battlefield Hardline SHAREfactory Theme To show off your participation in the Battlefield Hardline beta, just jump into SHAREfactory to create and share your best gaming moments. In Battlefield Hardline, you can set up a zipline from the top of a building to the ground, and hop on a bike to escape. Or, if you’re riding shotgun as a cop, you can lean out the window to take out suspects in a getaway van before they make off with the loot. The beauty of the game is creating your own moments to show off to the world. As a bonus, there is a new, exclusive Battlefield Hardline theme available in the app today! With this theme you can personalize your creations with official Battlefield Hardline videos, stickers and transitions. How to Use SHAREfactory Using SHAREfactory to create and share your best gaming videos is easy. Watch an easy how-to with Sid Shuman from PlayStation Blog or follow these simple steps to let us, and the world, be blessed with your creations! - Creating Videos From SHAREfactory After you have created your video project in SHAREfactory, press the OPTIONS button and select “RENDER MOVIE”. This will create the video and add it to your Capture Gallery. - Uploading to Facebook Once the video is created, you will be prompted to push the SHARE button if you want to immediately post to Facebook. If you decide to post later, you can always find the video in your Capture Gallery. (Please note: if you want to share this video with people outside of your friends list, on the upload screen change your “Facebook Audience” setting to “Public”.) - Copying Your Video to USB and to YouTube Find your video in the Capture Gallery and press the OPTIONS button. Select “Copy to USB Storage Device”. Once the video is on your USB device, you can use your PC to upload the video to YouTube. For more Battlefield Hardline info, visit http://battlefield.com/hardline The post Powered By PS4 SHAREfactory: Battlefield Hardline Beta Videos appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article