Take the Fight to the Streets in this New Take on Battlefield Built on Strategy, Speed and Story in a Cops versus Criminals World
Visceral Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, today
announced that Battlefield™ Hardline is now available in
North America in retail stores and for digital download on Origin™
for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox
One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Battlefield
Hardline delivers the ultimate cops and criminals, blockbuster,
action fantasy delivered through a world-class multiplayer
experience that fans have come to love from the Battlefield
franchise and an all-new episodic single player campaign inspired by
modern TV crime dramas. The game is already receiving great critical
praise as USA Today says that, “it's a fascinating direction for
the Battlefield series” and IGN says it’s “fast and furious.”
“Our goal with Battlefield Hardline was to create the most
complete first-person shooter this year by building upon the unrivaled
multiplayer franchise DICE created and adding a memorable single player
experience with storylines and characters that fans will care about just
like they would their favorite TV show,” said Steve Papoutsis, General
Manager of Visceral Games and Executive Producer of Battlefield
Hardline. “We’ve added a new level of strategy, speed and
storytelling to one of the greatest franchises in the history of
videogames. We’re incredibly excited for players to get their hands on
it.”
Powered by the award-winning Frostbite™ 3 game engine, Battlefield
Hardline delivers a stylish and fresh new approach to the
critically-acclaimed franchise as players experience both sides of the
law in a crime-fueled, cops and criminals showdown. Unfolding on the
gritty and glamorous streets of Los Angeles and Miami, Battlefield
Hardline ushers in an all-new era for Battlefield fans with
inspired new game modes, like Hotwire and Heist, new weaponry, vehicles,
and gadgets for players to take down the opposition their own way. From
police choppers to muscle cars, ziplines to stun guns, Battlefield
Hardline lets gamers choose their approach in jaw-dropping and
chaotic urban warfare.
Featuring a veteran cast of actors and writers, including Alexandra
Daddario from True Detective, Kelly Hu from Arrow,
Wendy Calhoun from Justified, and Benito Martinez from House
of Cards; Battlefield Hardline follows the story of rookie Miami
Police Detective Nick Mendoza as he navigates a morally complex criminal
underworld. Told through an episodic format inspired by great TV shows,
players are faced with difficult questions as they walk both sides of
the law in a bloody story of crime and revenge.
Battlefield Hardline is also now available in North America on
the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game will be available
for all platforms beginning March 19 in mainland Europe and March 20 in
the UK.
Players can purchase Battlefield Hardline now by visiting http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/buy.
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Press assets for Battlefield Hardline are available at http://info.ea.com.
Battlefield Hardline fans can also become Battlefield Hardline
Premium* members and enjoy early access to expansion packs and
exclusive in-game content to keep the fight going all year long. To
become a member, or learn more about the program, visit: http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/news/battlefield-hardline-premium.
* REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE FOR APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD
SEPARATELY). EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE FOR ANY EXPANSION PACK NOT YET
RELEASED. SEE http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/premium
FOR DETAILS ON BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE PREMIUM.
About Electronic Arts
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entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2014, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
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