While the complete list of multiplayer maps for the upcoming Battlefield 4 has already been leaked, DICE took it upon itself to officially announce the different multiplayer modes we can expect in the upcoming cross-generational first person shooter. It has outlined which modes – seven in total for the final game – will be playable in the upcoming beta, such as returning modes like Conquest and Domination, and some of the new ones like Obliteration. Check out the details below, courtesy of the Battlefield Blog.
- Conquest (playable in beta)
Combat type: The definitive Battlefield mode – All-out vehicle warfare mixed with intense infantry action across land, air and sea
Designed for: 24 players (X360, PS3) / 64 players (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Commander mode: Optional - Domination (playable in beta)
Combat type: Fast-paced infantry variant of Conquest
Designed for: 20 players (all platforms)
Commander mode: No - Obliteration (series debut)
Combat type: Mad dash in vehicles and on foot to deliver explosives
Designed for: 24 (X360, PS3) 32 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Commander mode: Optional - Defuse (series debut)
Combat type: Competitive close quarters combat
Designed for: 5 vs. 5 players (all platforms)
Commander mode: No - Team Deathmatch
Combat type: The classic shooter mode, Battlefield 4 style
Designed for: 20 players (all platforms)
Commander mode: No - Rush
Combat type: Fight deep into enemy territory by detonating their M-COM stations
Designed for: 24 players (X360, PS3) 32 players (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Commander mode: Optional - Squad Deathmatch
Combat type: Four squads fight on the ground with limited vehicle support in a race to the top of the leaderboard
Designed for: 16 players (all platforms)
Commander mode: Optional
The beta will begin on October 1st for Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Battlefield 4 is set to release on October 29th in North America and November 1st in Europe for Xbox 360, PC and PS3, with a PS4 release due on November 15th in North America and November 29th in Europe. The Xbox One version releases on November 22nd along with the console.
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