

Those who purchased select MSI laptops could choose to receive either Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 2 for free and purchases of an MSI Radeon RX 480 Graphics Card came with an Early Enlister Deluxe Edition upgrade code, which provided additional content and early access beginning October 18.īattlefield is headed to TV thanks to a deal with Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. PC gamers, meanwhile, were offered some pretty sweet perks in partnership with MSI.

PlayStation fans will receive a PS4 dashboard theme, the DLC and early access to the aforementioned map a week before it releases publicly. Microsoft is also offering a special Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Bundle. Those who pre-ordered the game on Xbox One, for example, receive early access to a new map releasing later this year, the Harlem Hellfights DLC pack and an entire month of free EA Access membership. “I think what DICE has done and the game that they’re building is going to satisfy the Battlefield core that continues to play Battlefield 4 and Hardline, and it’s actually gonna bring a lot of additional players into the battlefield franchise.” Although you can’t play the game on mobile, a companion app has been launched for fans to keep track of progress and customize their load outs.ĭuring Electronic Arts’ Investor Day, investor relations vice president, Chris Evenden explained that despite the popularity of Battlefield on PlayStation, partnerships with Xbox would only stand to increase the game’s fan base. “You know, I think this is a game for PlayStation as much as it is for Xbox as much as it is for PC,” he said. Unlike some popular game titles that focus on one console or another, EA has created a number of partnerships across the spectrum with PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the PC. These interactive livestreams started months in advance of the game’s launch, appealing to the hardcore fans and curious alike.

These streams offer a behind-the-scenes look at the game, during which downloadable content (DLC) for previous Battlefield titles were offered free for a limited time. Since its wildly popular trailer in May and subsequent unveiling at E3, EA has carefully laid the groundwork for the launch of Battlefield 1 on October 21 with its Road to Battlefield 1 livestreams. This week, we take a look at how EA and 2K Games got fans ready for battle. It’s all about nations battling it out, and few games capture that struggle better than Battlefield and Sid Mier’s Civilization.
