I like to imagine that we’ve reached a saturation point for FPS games that are set in current contemporary warfare climate. After all, you can only shoot so many Taliban extemists before getting bored. Call of Duty is moving on from that, with Ghosts and Advanced Warfare focusing on different theatres of combat. And so is Battlefield apparently, as their next game focuses on five-oh. FIVE OH YO! FIVE OH!
Koenv.com found the following assets for Battlefield:Hardline, while digging around in Battlelog. Check ‘em out:
First, the logo:
The short logo:
Various classes such as the Operator, Mechanic, Enforcer and Professional:
A new Blood Money game mode.
Another game mode called Heist.
Another mode that could be SWAT and THIEVES:
Awards for in-game actions:
Weapons:
Weapon accessories:
Icons:
Vehicles:
Vehicle unlocks:
Now usually, when these rumours break, publishers and studios turn their back and shout “NUH-UH” when asked about the potential new game. EA on the other hand, released the following statement instead:
On behalf of everyone at EA and Visceral Games, I’m fired up to confirm our next project – Battlefield Hardline. The game launches this fall and it’s a brand new series in the Battlefield franchise, set against the backdrop of a genre we all love – the war on crime and the battle between cops and criminals.
Several years ago, I was at an internal EA meeting in Barcelona with creative leaders from across the company. It was there I met Karl Magnus Troedsson, the GM of DICE, for the first time, and we immediately began talking about games – I’ve always loved Battlefield and KM was a huge fan of Dead Space, which I was working on at the time. We started talking about different ways we could work together, different ways we could take Battlefield and action games in a new direction. It was then that this project that became Battlefield Hardline was born.
There’s been a lot of buzz today about Battlefield Hardline – we’re getting ready for E3 and fans found some details on our website about what we’re working on for the show. We’ve been reading all of your comments and we’re excited to be going into more detail soon on the ways we’re adding new twists and turns to the foundation of Battlefield multiplayer and more about how we’re bringing our strengths at Visceral to single player.
I hope you’ll join us for the official world premiere on June 9 at Noon PDT, and sign up for updates on the new game at our website.
Steve Papoutsis – Vice President and General Manager, Visceral Games
If DICE and EA have managed to iron out the various kinks in the latest Battlefield engine, then I’m keen on taking another police quest. You’ve also got Visceral developing the game, and that’s a studio that I happen to have a lot of faith in. Should be interesting to see the game unveiled at E3 this year.
Last Updated: May 28, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 08:41
Cool, its about time we went back to Terrorists and Counter Terrorists 😛
Finally EA is making progress!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
May 28, 2014 at 08:51
Now we are talking.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 08:58
I still play Counter-Strike every now and then to relax. Gots to get mah Cops an Robbers on!!!!!!
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 08:53
I dunno, how many bugs and server issues will this game have? I’m not that big a fan of Online FPS game to buy this day one, especially with EA behind it.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 08:41
COPS AND ROBBERS YEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWW
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 08:53
Next cowboys and indians!
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 08:42
And people complain Japan pushes out the same crap all the time…
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:43
Yeah, I was, and I also complained that the west does and people are sick of it. Selective reading there?
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Hmm….I REALL REALLY wasn’t talking about you…………………
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Hmm….I REALL REALLY wasn’t talking about you…………………
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Hmm….I REALL REALLY wasn’t talking about you…………………
Viking Of Science
May 28, 2014 at 08:43
Better Idea: Get a copy of SWAT 4. Now that’s a game. 🙂
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 08:45
Bro…..BRO……FUCKING BRO!……You are talking my language….Co-op that Shizz all day long
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:18
At one point I struggled to run that game ( but boi oh boi did I try , 15fps and I was happy )
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:18
At one point I struggled to run that game ( but boi oh boi did I try , 15fps and I was happy )
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:18
At one point I struggled to run that game ( but boi oh boi did I try , 15fps and I was happy )
Norm
May 28, 2014 at 10:29
YES!
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 08:51
But will it have dogs, police dogs?
Norm
May 28, 2014 at 10:29
Attack fish!
Pheonix182
May 28, 2014 at 08:52
Viking Of Science i totally agree with you!!!
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 08:57
What makes SWAT so great is that that shit is real police work. not just baysplosions and elaborate gunfights. To play SWAT you needed to use your brain
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 09:05
LOL my first time playing SWAT I ran in like it’s a normal FPS game. Hostage down!
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 09:07
LOL if you play SWAT like a normal FPS you’re gonna have a bad time
Pheonix182
May 28, 2014 at 09:09
thats the whole idea using your brain.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 08:57
Yeah I love a good crime war. Everyone does.
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 08:58
Yup, it’s a genre we all love
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 08:59
What about Battlefield: Rangers vs Poachers?
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 28, 2014 at 09:02
Battlefield: Mexicans vs Texans
or
Battlefield: Columbia
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 09:03
Battlefield : RSA Nigerian taxi crime syndicate
Hammersteyn
May 28, 2014 at 09:04
If there is one thing that I hate! Poachers! I hope there’s a special place in hell for them!
Kromas
May 28, 2014 at 09:10
Battlefield:Ivory Wars. And then they donate R20 for every R5 dlc sold to the Rhino Protection Fund. I would support this.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 09:13
As would I
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:20
Not a bad idea at all
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:20
Not a bad idea at all
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:20
Not a bad idea at all
Mossel
May 28, 2014 at 09:28
Battlefield: Cape flats
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:32
So in other words pretty much what a Battlefield game turns out to be after someone hacked it.
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:32
So in other words pretty much what a Battlefield game turns out to be after someone hacked it.
Mossel
May 28, 2014 at 09:28
Battlefield: Cape flats
Mossel
May 28, 2014 at 09:28
Battlefield: Cape flats
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:09
YOU’RE A LOOSE CANNON DARRYN! YOU CAN’T GO ACCUSING THE MAYOR OF MASS MURDER WITHOUT PROOF!
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:17
Damn. D-tective. Opportunity missed.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 09:26
Story of your life?
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Pretty much. #foreverSP :/
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Pretty much. #foreverSP :/
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Pretty much. #foreverSP :/
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:17
Damn. D-tective. Opportunity missed.
Martin du preez
May 28, 2014 at 09:12
Cops= Gamers
Criminals= Dice
Their crime: BF4 still hasn’t been fixed yet 🙁
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 09:13
Lol, indeed
MakeItLegal
May 28, 2014 at 09:14
Is the the alpha or pre alpha or beta or is this actually a game we can play on day 1 me wonders
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:19
Just sounds like another Bombtrack, son!
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
10/10!
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Woohoo! Someone gets it!
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Woohoo! Someone gets it!
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:27
Woohoo! Someone gets it!
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:19
Just sounds like another Bombtrack, son!
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:19
Just sounds like another Bombtrack, son!
Mossel
May 28, 2014 at 09:28
I can hear it now:”The vault has been cracked” and “Robbers win”
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 28, 2014 at 09:39
heh. He said hardline
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
May 28, 2014 at 09:39
heh. He said hardline
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:42
Nice that they would turn around and confirm and not rage at leaked information, and unusual!
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:42
Nice that they would turn around and confirm and not rage at leaked information, and unusual!
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:42
Nice that they would turn around and confirm and not rage at leaked information, and unusual!
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Really man, another FPS, but this one is different man! It has… What, a dog? Fish? Nah, tired of this. Rather give me something like Wolfenstein or Metro: Last Alligator thank you very much.
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Really man, another FPS, but this one is different man! It has… What, a dog? Fish? Nah, tired of this. Rather give me something like Wolfenstein or Metro: Last Alligator thank you very much.
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Really man, another FPS, but this one is different man! It has… What, a dog? Fish? Nah, tired of this. Rather give me something like Wolfenstein or Metro: Last Alligator thank you very much.
catherinekylie
May 28, 2014 at 09:45
Better Idea: Get a copy of SWAT 4. Now that’s a game. 🙂
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:52
So they release another game, before they have fixed the game they released half a year ago? Sorry, does anyone else find that a bit whack?
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:53
It’s EA. Everything they do is whack
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:10
Dis is true
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:10
Dis is true
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:10
Dis is true
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:53
It’s EA. Everything they do is whack
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 09:53
It’s EA. Everything they do is whack
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:59
DAMN! THIS SHIT IS WHACK!
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:59
DAMN! THIS SHIT IS WHACK!
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:15
Like, totes! *Runs from Gavin.
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:15
Like, totes! *Runs from Gavin.
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 10:15
Like, totes! *Runs from Gavin.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 09:59
DAMN! THIS SHIT IS WHACK!
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:52
So they release another game, before they have fixed the game they released half a year ago? Sorry, does anyone else find that a bit whack?
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 09:52
So they release another game, before they have fixed the game they released half a year ago? Sorry, does anyone else find that a bit whack?
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May 28, 2014 at 10:01
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May 28, 2014 at 10:01
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Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 10:01
Is it just me, or are the new Disqus bots, disgusting?
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 10:02
disqusting*
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 10:05
lol
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 10:05
lol
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 10:05
lol
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 10:07
Yeah, I wanted to go with that, but I’ve used that joke quite a few times already.
In any case, blerrie blight they are
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 10:08
ah damn
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 10:08
ah damn
Jedi JJ
May 28, 2014 at 10:08
ah damn
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 10:07
Yeah, I wanted to go with that, but I’ve used that joke quite a few times already.
In any case, blerrie blight they are
Brady miaau
May 28, 2014 at 10:25
What? um, bots?
Which one of us is a bot then?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 10:26
Have a look, some of them advertising shit and whatnot
FSR
May 28, 2014 at 12:20
I think this should have been made under a new franchise. Bank robbers don’t scream “battlefield” to me. Looking forward to more details though. Also, if they could fix BF4 before announcing more BF’s, yeah, that’d be great.