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Battlefield 1

Discover classic Battlefield gameplay with epic multiplayer and an adventure-filled campaign. Experience the dawn of all-out war, only in Battlefield 1. Fight your way through epic battles going from tight…

89 21 October 2016

Battlefield 1 is a shooter developed by EA Digital Illusions CE, released 21 October 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 8.5 hrs to finish.

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What Battlefield 1 is

Battlefield 1 is a shooter game developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and released in 2016. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Frostbite.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Battlefield 1's Story: A Gritty Anthology of World War I The single-player campaign of Battlefield 1 departs from a traditional linear narrative, instead presenting a collection of five "War Stories," each offering a poignant and personal glimpse into the global conflict of World War I from different perspectives. Preceded by a harrowing prologue, these standalone tales transport players to various theaters of the war, emphasizing the human cost and individual heroism amidst the unprecedented brutality of the Great War. Storm of Steel: A Brutal Introduction The campaign opens with "Storm of Steel," a prologue that immediately sets a grim and unflinching tone. Players are thrust into the…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, historical and warfare. It supports multiplayer for up to 64 players online. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player. There are 50 achievements to unlock.

Where it sits in the Battlefield series

Battlefield 1 is the 14th of 22 entries we hold in the Battlefield series. It arrived a year after Battlefield Bundle. The next entry was Battlefield 1: Revolution in 2017. Its critic score of 89 is 6 points above the series average of 83. The highest-rated entry is Battlefield 2 at 93.

See all 22 Battlefield games in release order →

How it was received

Battlefield 1 holds a critic score of 89 out of 100. That places it above 93% of the 3,305 rated shooter games in our database, which average 70. Games released in 2016 averaged 68, so it scored 21 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 84, across 916 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 8.5 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 13 hrs, roughly 1.5 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Processor (AMD): AMD FX-6350 Processor (Intel): Intel Core i5 6600K, 8 GB RAM and Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 660 2GB. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 50GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it costs, and where

Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: India is the cheapest region we track at ₹2,499.00 (about $26.24), while United Kingdom pays £34.99 — 1.8 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 40 on Steam, which is about $39.99.

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What it launched against

Battlefield 1 launched on 21 October 2016, within three weeks of Dishonored 2, Titanfall 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. It reviewed better than 3 of the 4. It arrived 3 years into the PlayStation 4's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Dishonored 2, Titanfall 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Battlefield 1 yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Dlc

Expansions

Quick answers

Battlefield 1 — frequently asked questions

When did Battlefield 1 come out?
Battlefield 1 was released on 21 October 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much is Battlefield 1 in Pakistan?
On Steam Pakistan, Battlefield 1 is priced at $39.99 (about $39.99).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Battlefield 1?
At minimum, Battlefield 1 needs Processor (AMD): AMD FX-6350 Processor (Intel): Intel Core i5 6600K, 8 GB RAM, Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 660 2GB graphics, 50 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Battlefield 1?
The main story of Battlefield 1 takes around 8.5 hrs, or 13 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Battlefield 1 have multiplayer?
Yes. Battlefield 1 supports multiplayer for up to 64 players online.
How many GB is Battlefield 1?
The PC version needs about 50 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("50 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Battlefield 1 have crossplay?
Steam's store listing for Battlefield 1 does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.
Does Battlefield 1 have split screen?
Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Battlefield 1. Console versions can differ.
Can you play Battlefield 1 solo?
Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Battlefield 1 as well as multiplayer.
Does Battlefield 1 have controller support?
Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Battlefield 1.
Can you play Battlefield 1 on Mac?
Steam does not sell a macOS version of Battlefield 1; the Steam release is for Windows.
Is Battlefield 1 on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Battlefield 1. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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