Battlefield 1
Overview
Battlefield 1 (also known as BF1) is the upcoming fifteenth installment in the Battlefield Series developed by DICE and published by EA. The game is set during World War I. It will mark the first installment exclusive to current-generation consoles and will be released world wide on October 21, 2016.
While many elements from past installments return, Battlefield 1 presents vehicles in a much more prominent role than commonly seen in WWI settings, featuring first-generation tanks, bi- and triplanes, and airships. Unarmored cavalry—soldiers on horseback—will also make a first appearance. Due to the prevalence of trench warfare during World War I, melee combat will have an increased focus from past installments. Chemical weapons like Mustard Gas, which were used extensively during World War I, will also be present and can be combated via a vision-obscuring Gas Mask.
While many elements from past installments return, Battlefield 1 presents vehicles in a much more prominent role than commonly seen in WWI settings, featuring first-generation tanks, bi- and triplanes, and airships. Unarmored cavalry—soldiers on horseback—will also make a first appearance. Due to the prevalence of trench warfare during World War I, melee combat will have an increased focus from past installments. Chemical weapons like Mustard Gas, which were used extensively during World War I, will also be present and can be combated via a vision-obscuring Gas Mask.
