Frostbite engine launched in 2008 with Battlefield: Bad Company. Engine introduced HDR Audio and Destruction 1.0 features. Frostbite 1.5 added complete structure demolition capability. Frostbite 2 introduced real-time radiosity and lethal debris effects
Released worldwide in March 2010 for multiple platforms. Developed by DICE and published by EA. PC version co-developed with Coldwood Interactive. Servers shut down on December 8, 2023
EA DICE developed military FPS franchise focusing on online multiplayer. First game, Battlefield 1942, released in 2002. Series has over 50 million players worldwide as of August 2012
Tanks were heavily armored vehicles capable of withstanding small-arms fire. Battlefield 1942 introduced Light and Heavy Tanks with different roles. Light Tanks had two seats: driver controls main gun and coaxial machine gun. Heavy Tanks lacked second seat but had better armor and damage capabilities
Battlefield franchise started in 2002 with Battlefield 1942 set in World War II. Battlefield Vietnam (2004) was first Windows-only game in series. Battlefield 2 (2005) was direct sequel to Vietnam, also Windows-only. Battlefield 2142 (2006) introduced futuristic setting and Mac OS support
Battlefield 3 (2011) is considered the best Battlefield game ever. Battlefield 4 (2013) is considered the best video game of all time. Battlefield 2 (2005) is considered the best Battlefield overall. Battlefield 1942 (2002) is considered the best WW2 Battlefield game. Battlefield 2142 (2006) is considered the best futuristic Battlefield game