Battlefield: Hardline on Xbox One FAQ

*** UPDATED 3/15/2015 6:32PM PDT ***



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Calling all Cops and Criminals! We are extremely excited for the upcoming release of Battlefield: Hardline on Xbox One, and we hope you share this excitement with us! To help each of you gear up for urban warfare, we have prepared a FAQ with all of the information
you need to know!

We will update here with more information when it becomes available, so be sure to track this thread.

EA Access Members: Starting March 12th, 2015, EA Access members will be able to play for up to 10 hours before the game launches! For more information, visit http://help.ea.com/en/article/ea-access-and-battlefield-hardline/!

Q: What is Battlefield: Hardline?

A: It's a different turn in the Battlefield franchise which is set in a Cops vs Criminals world! You can raid vaults or save hostages, which side will you choose?

Q: When is the release of Battlefield: Hardline?

A: Battlefield: Hardline is expected to become available on March 17, 2015 (US), March 19, 2015 (EU), and March 20, 2015 (UK).

Q: Is there a campaign for Battlefield: Hardline?

A: Yes! Battlefield: Hardline features an episodic campaign that will blur the lines between TV and videogames. In this 10 episode series, you play as a rookie Miami Police detective named Nick Mendoza in a story of crime and revenge. You will be equipped
with the freedom to decide how the missions will be carried out.

Q: How many game modes are there in multiplayer?

A: There are 7 game modes in Battlefield: Hardline. Here is a brief description of each!

• Conquest: A classic game mode for the Battlefield franchise! In this mode, your team must control bases around the map to reduce your enemy teams tickets, which is their ability to respawn. As soon as a team loses all of their tickets,
  it's game over.

• Team Deathmatch: Objective here is simple; shoot the enemy, score the points.
  

• Heist: Criminals will try to pull off a huge job in Heist. The criminals must score two bags of cash and bring it back to their base points, and the Cops must stop that from happening.
  

• Blood Money: A massive amount of cash has been discovered. The criminals are fighting through to score the money, while the cops are trying to secure it for evidence. The team to score the most cash wins.
  

• Hotwire: An epic mode which relies on your driving skills! The criminals must steal marked cars throughout the map while the cops try to repossess them.
  

• Rescue: Rescue is one of two competitive modes in Battlefield: Hardline. This is a mode that lets you step into the boots of a SWAT operative tasked with rescuing hostages from criminals. You must lead your team through dangerous environments
  to rescue. Be careful, as because you only have one shot at pulling this off!

• Crosshair: The second of the two competitive modes is Crosshair, a mode in which you play as a former criminal who is on the run from his former crew. The criminals are trying to take the state witness turned criminal out, while the cops
  are trying escort him to safety. Beware, just one death and you are out for the match.
  

Q: How many multiplayer maps are there?

A: There will be 9 multiplayer maps at launch. Here is a list of them:

• Downtown
• Bank Job
• The Block
• Dust Bowl
• Hollywood Heights
• Growhouse
• Derailed
• Riptide
• Everglades

Q: Can I Pre-Download Battlefield: Hardline on Xbox One?

A: Yes! If you Pre-Order from the Xbox One Store now, the game will begin to download and unlock on March 17th, 2015 as soon as it is live.

Q: Where can I purchase Battlefield: Hardline?

A: Battlefield: Hardline is available for Pre-Download from the Xbox One Store , and Pre-Order from the Microsoft
Store, as well as participating retailers.

Q: What versions of Battlefield: Hardline are available for purchase?

A: Here are three versions of the game on the Xbox Store along with what is included with them:

Standard Edition - $59.99

Deluxe Edition - $69.99

• Suppression Battlepack
• Precision Battlepack
• Versatility Battlepack
• 10 Gold Battlepacks

Ultimate Edition - $119.00

• Suppression Battlepack
• Precision Battlepack
• Versatility Battlepack
• 10 Gold Battlepacks
• Battlefield: Hardline Premium

Q: What are the perks to being a Battlefield: Hardline Premium member?

A: Battlefield: Hardline Premium includes:

• All four expansions with access two weeks before anyone else
• 12 addition Battlepacks
• Exclusive cosmetic items to let others know you're a member
• Exclusive items and more!

Q: What are these Battlepacks you speak of?

A: Battlepacks are bundles you earn that contains items, upgrades, skins, and boosts. You can earn Battlepacks by leveling up, earning stars with specific classes and weapons, or by purchasing them with cash earned from multiplayer.

Q: What are the bonuses to Pre-Ordering Battlefield: Hardline?

A: Here are some of the Pre-Order bonuses in the US. (Other regions may vary)

• Pre-Ordering Battlefield: Hardline digitally from the Xbox Store will net you a Versatility Battlepack and three Gold Battlepacks
  
• Pre-Ordering Battlefield: Hardline from GameStop gives you the Versatility and Precision Battlepacks
  
• Pre-Ordering Battlefield: Hardline from the Microsoft Store gets you a $10 Xbox gift card digital code.
  
• Pre-Ordering Battlefield: Hardline from Best Buy will gets you a Versatility Battlepack and three Gold Battlepacks
  

If you have any support related questions regarding Battlefield: Hardline, please make sure to head over to the Xbox One Support Forums for help from the community or you can reach Phone or Chat Support from our Contact
Us page.

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Battlefield Hardline Impression

Reviews for people interested.

www.polygon.com/.../battlefield-hardline-review-xbox-one-PS4-playstation-4-PC

www.xboxachievements.com/.../review

www.thesixthaxis.com/.../battlefield-hardline-review

 

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