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Battlefield V

A return to WWII with fortifications, squad reinforcements and evolving theaters of war.

Battlefield V HEVN-themed cinematic artwork
Debut / releaseNovember 20, 2018
Peak concurrent playersSteam record is partial
Lifespan / serviceLegacy; online availability varies
SettingWorld War II

Population note: Steam concurrency cannot describe the original total launch population. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.

Game overview

2018 archive
Gameplay basics

What makes it Battlefield?

Grand Operations, Conquest, fortifications, squad reinforcements and War Stories.

Development

Who made it?

Developer: DICE
Technology: Frostbite 3
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Maps & locations

Places worth remembering

Rotterdam; Arras; Iwo Jima; Pacific Storm

Signature moment

Why fans remember it

The Last Tiger is a War Story told from a German tank crew’s perspective.

Classified files // Play guides

Secrets, rare details & special unlocks

Easter egg / lesser-known activity

What to look for

The Handgun (Finger Gun) Easter egg is a rare hidden pickup on certain multiplayer maps, with location and conditions varying.

Unlock guide

How to obtain special equipment

Progression includes class and weapon ranks; some cosmetics were tied to time-limited Tides of War events.

Behind the scenes

Developer insight

DICE experimented with attrition, fortifications and a live-service Tides of War structure.

Rare fact

Did you know?

The Pacific update added Iwo Jima and Pacific Storm, changing the game’s theater focus.

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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