Battlefield 5 to be called ‘Battlefield 1’, Takes Place in World War One, Release Date Revealed

Battlefield 1 Launches Oct. 18, 2016

Between some leaked photos from unknown retailers and a wee tease on the Xbox Live Marketplace, it looks like some more info for EA’s new Battlefield game is emerging. Reportedly called Battlefield 1, it is to be set during the First World War.

Battlefied 1 Leak

You’ll notice the shot reveals the ‘Hellfighter’ DLC pack, too. At first glance it looks to be a pre-order incentive and will probably be centered around the WWI ‘Harlem Hellfighters’. Lastly, we get the launch date in there too, which is set for October 18, 2016.

As our friends over at MP1st pointed out, it looks like the soldier in the marketing materials is in proper World War I garb, too. It is fairly stylized, in comparison to other WWI themed games, but the attire is still pretty on point. Other reports have suggested that Battlefield 1 may even take place in an alternate-history World War I.

EA’s official reveal is set to take place later this afternoon.


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