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Battlefield Hardline

A cops-and-criminals detour with episodic campaign storytelling and fast multiplayer modes.

Battlefield Hardline HEVN-themed cinematic artwork
Debut / releaseMarch 17, 2015
Peak concurrent playersNot reliably available across platforms
Lifespan / serviceLegacy; online availability varies
SettingPolice vs. criminals

Population note: Steam-only peaks would omit original EA App/Origin and console activity. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.

Game overview

2015 archive
Gameplay basics

What makes it Battlefield?

Heist, Hotwire, Blood Money, arrest mechanics and a police-drama campaign.

Development

Who made it?

Developer: Visceral Games (with DICE)
Technology: Frostbite 3
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 3/4; Xbox 360/One

Maps & locations

Places worth remembering

Downtown; Bank Job; Dust Bowl

Signature moment

Why fans remember it

Hotwire turns high-speed vehicle pursuits into a capture-the-objective mode.

Classified files // Play guides

Secrets, rare details & special unlocks

Easter egg / lesser-known activity

What to look for

Campaign episodes contain warrants and case files; arrest wanted suspects nonlethally to advance investigative objectives.

Unlock guide

How to obtain special equipment

Campaign evidence collection and warrants reward careful play; multiplayer unlocks depend on available services.

Behind the scenes

Developer insight

Visceral Games, known for Dead Space, led this unusual non-military Battlefield entry.

Rare fact

Did you know?

The campaign uses TV-episode framing, including previously-on recaps.

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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