Author: John Scalzo

Like last year’s Call of Duty: WWII, EA and DICE will take the Battlefield franchise back to the Second World War in the upcoming Battlefield V. You can get your first look at the game in the Official Reveal Trailer, which has been embedded above.

Unlike Activision’s biggest franchise, Battlefield V will stick with a single-player campaign, bringing back the “War Stories” format from Battlfield 1:

The acclaimed single-player campaign mode from Battlefield 1, War Stories, returns for Battlefield V. Witness the conflict through the eyes of men and women of World War 2 and experience untold stories of human drama, filled with Battlefield moments. Experience the freezing Norwegian landscapes as a young Norwegian resistance fighter or come ashore into the desert heat of North Africa… and more.

But multiplayer is how most players experience the Battlefield franchise, and DICE is promising that fans will get to experience the “most immersive gameplay” ever in Battlefield V:

Battlefield V multiplayer will deliver the most immersive gameplay of the franchise in a sandbox environment that portrays the battles of World War II, allowing players to feel the force of the fight and truly shape the war as the war shapes them. Players’ soldiers can now tow stationary weapons, build fortifications, and repair war-torn structures to turn the battlefield to the player’s advantage. Whether dragging a squad mate to safety or shooting a grenade out of the sky, players will forge a deeper connection to the ever-evolving world around them and achieve victory against the toughest odds. With the freedom to adapt and evolve the battlefield in new and unseen ways, the battlefield will never be the same.

In new and classic multiplayer modes, players can lead their own unique Company to victory in a dynamic multiplayer experience where every battle is unique. The Company allows players to create and deeply customize their soldiers, weapons, and vehicles that will evolve as they progress, covering everything from the way they look to the way they play. Fan favorite modes like the 64-player Conquest return, with the game’s multiplayer culminating in Grand Operations, an all-new live, event-based experience within Tides of War. These multimap, multi-mode dynamic events take players through vast historical battles to relive moments of bravery and desperation while fighting to the final objective.

DICE also confirmed that Battlefield V will not require a Season Pass to play expansion content. In an effort to “keep the community unified,” the developer said that “all players will have access to the same maps and modes.” This new approach lead to the creation of the new Tides of War mode:

Tides of War is DICE’s new approach to live services, where players will set out on an epic journey with their Company in unexpected battles throughout World War II. There will be no premium pass, all players will have access to the same maps and modes, keeping the community unified as they progress through Battlefield V. In Tides of War, their journey through World War II will grow through themed experiences that will include events and all-new ways to play like Grand Operations, while also unlocking the latest themed rewards such as weapons and vehicles to further shape their Company.

While that’s a lot to digest, if you’re looking to learn more about Battlefield V, EA and DICE promised to share more information about the game during this year’s EA Play event on June 9.

For now, you can mark down an October 19th launch date on your calendar for Battlefield V on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. But players who opt for the Deluxe Edition will be able to play three days earlier, and all players who pre-order the game will receive early access to the planned Open Beta.