Battlefield Hardline: Info, features and More

Battlefield Hardline: Info, features and everything you need to know

EA officially unveiled Battlefield Hardline's existence yesterday. Earlier that day, word of the class-based shooter leaked out through the series' official website, where it was listed for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows PC.

The trailer, which refers to the game as Omaha, the internal codename for Hardline, confirms that DICE is bringing the Battlefield series to a brand new setting: the war on crime.

The trailer features commentary revealing what we can expect from this latest instalment and details the new lead character, Nick Mendosa, a Miami detective who ‘gets caught up in his own personal struggle between right and wrong’ as he heads out on a battle of revenge. Developer Visceral Games is also taking a TV series approach to the single player campaign, representing each level like a new episode and focusing on unique characters and story-telling.

“In Omaha, you will engage in all-our criminal warfare as you fight to serve and protect or serve yourself. Multiplayer modes in Omaha are built with tactical co-ordination in mind, whether you’re organising a hostage rescue, a SWAT, or staging an elaborate bank heist. The cops need back-up and the criminals need a crew,” reveals the voice-over.

Along with Heist mode and Rescue mode, the trailer confirms a car chase multiplayer mode called ‘Hotwire’ and ‘Blood Money,’ a fierce battle between cops and robbers as they seek to secure the cash and get it back to their safe-house.

Electronic Arts will reveal more about Battlefield Hardline at E3, where it plans to unveil six new games. E3 2014 will take place June 10-12, and Polygon will be there to bring you all the news.