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Battlefield 4

Modern combined-arms combat famous for Levolution, Commander Mode and deep weapon progression.

Battlefield 4 HEVN-themed cinematic artwork
Debut / releaseOctober 29, 2013
Peak concurrent playersNot reliably available across platforms
Lifespan / serviceLegacy; online availability varies by platform
SettingModern fictional conflict

Population note: Steam peak is not a full-series peak; the game originally launched outside Steam. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.

Game overview

2013 archive
Gameplay basics

What makes it Battlefield?

Conquest, Rush, Commander Mode, dynamic map events and assignments.

Development

Who made it?

Developer: DICE
Technology: Frostbite 3
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 3/4; Xbox 360/One

Maps & locations

Places worth remembering

Siege of Shanghai; Golmud Railway; Operation Locker

Signature moment

Why fans remember it

On Siege of Shanghai, players can collapse the central skyscraper, transforming the map.

Classified files // Play guides

Secrets, rare details & special unlocks

Easter egg / lesser-known activity

What to look for

Phantom Program: a multi-stage assignment/Easter egg trail from the Premium era; original requirements and access depend on servers and DLC.

Unlock guide

How to obtain special equipment

Complete weapon assignments and class progression; Phantom-related rewards have specific historical conditions.

Behind the scenes

Developer insight

Battlefield 4 had a troubled launch followed by major stability and netcode improvements through ongoing support.

Rare fact

Did you know?

The Megalodon Easter egg on Nansha Strike is one of Battlefield’s best-known hidden spectacles.

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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