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Battlefield 1

A World War I epic with War Stories, Operations and distinctive period weaponry.

Battlefield 1 HEVN-themed cinematic artwork
Debut / releaseOctober 21, 2016
Peak concurrent playersSteam record is partial
Lifespan / serviceLegacy; online availability varies
SettingWorld War I

Population note: The Steam concurrent peak excludes earlier Origin-only players and consoles. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.

Game overview

2016 archive
Gameplay basics

What makes it Battlefield?

Operations, Conquest, Behemoths, cavalry, armored trains and episodic War Stories.

Development

Who made it?

Developer: DICE
Technology: Frostbite 3
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Maps & locations

Places worth remembering

Sinai Desert; Amiens; Ballroom Blitz; Passchendaele

Signature moment

Why fans remember it

The Peacekeeper revolver is tied to an elaborate multi-map Easter egg puzzle sequence.

Classified files // Play guides

Secrets, rare details & special unlocks

Easter egg / lesser-known activity

What to look for

Peacekeeper: a difficult Easter egg involving hidden codes, symbols and the final Passchendaele tunnel sequence; consult community guides for exact steps.

Unlock guide

How to obtain special equipment

Weapons and variants unlock through rank, assignments or DLC requirements depending on edition.

Behind the scenes

Developer insight

The campaign uses multiple short War Stories to explore different theaters and viewpoints.

Rare fact

Did you know?

The game’s secret messages and hidden rooms inspired dedicated puzzle-solving communities.

Archive accuracy: Some legacy online services have closed. Historical Easter eggs, progression and missions may no longer be accessible on official servers. This guide does not claim that every title has a secret mission.

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