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{{Short description|2013 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Battlefield 4
| image = Battlefield 4 cover art.jpg
| developer = [[Company:DICE|DICE]]{{efn|DICE LA developed the DLC. Additional work done by [[Company:Visceral Games|Visceral Games]].}}
| publisher = [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]
| series = ''Battlefield''
| engine = Frostbite 3
| platforms = {{Plainlist|
* [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]
* [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]
* [[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]
* [[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]]
* [[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]]
}}
| released = {{collapsible list|title=October 29, 2013|titlestyle=font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;background:transparent;text-align:left|
'''PC''', '''PS3''', '''X360'''{{Video game release|NA|October 29, 2013<ref name="Release date" />|AU|October 31, 2013<ref name="Release date" />|NZ|November 1, 2013<ref name="Release date in New Zealand" />|EU|November 1, 2013<ref name="Release date for Europe" />}}'''PlayStation 4'''{{Video game release|NA|November 15, 2013|EU|November 29, 2013}}'''Xbox One'''{{Video game release|WW|November 22, 2013}}}}
| genre = [[Software:First-person shooter|First-person shooter]]
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| director = {{ubl|Lars Gustavsson|Stefan Strandberg}}
| producer = {{ubl|Aleksander Grøndal|Tobias Dahl}}
| designer = {{ubl|Thomas Andersson|Mikael Kasurinen|Linus Josephson}}
| programmer = Vidar Nygren
| artist = Gustav Tilleby
| writer = {{ubl|Jesse Stern|Mikael Säker|Adrian Vershinin}}
| composer = {{ubl|Johan Skugge|Jukka Rintamäki}}
}}

'''''Battlefield 4''''' is a 2013 [[Software:First-person shooter|first-person shooter]] video game developed by [[Company:DICE|DICE]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. The game was released in October and November for [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], and [[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]], and is the [[Engineering:Sequel|sequel]] to 2011's ''[[Software:Battlefield 3|Battlefield 3]]'', taking place six years later during the fictional "War of 2020".

''Battlefield 4'' was met with positive reception for its multiplayer mode, gameplay and graphics, but was criticized for its single-player campaign and for numerous [[Software bug|bugs]] and [[Glitch|glitch]]es in the multiplayer. It was a commercial success, selling over seven million copies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bfcentral.net/bf4/2014/05/battlefield-4-sells-7-million-2-still-playing/|title=Battlefield 4 sells 7+ million, only 2% are still playing|access-date=2017-03-30|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331205158/http://www.bfcentral.net/bf4/2014/05/battlefield-4-sells-7-million-2-still-playing/|archive-date=March 31, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The next game in the franchise, [[Software:Battlefield Hardline|Battlefield Hardline]], was released in 2015.

==Gameplay==
The game's [[HUD (video gaming)|heads-up display]] (HUD) is composed of two compact rectangles. The lower left-hand corner features a mini-map and compass for navigation, and a simplified objective notice above it; the lower right includes a compact ammo counter and health meter. The top right displays kill notifications of all players in-game. On the Windows version of the game, the top left features a chat window when in multiplayer. The mini-map, as well as the main game screen, shows symbols denoting three kinds of entities: blue for allies, green for squadmates, and orange for enemies, this applies to all interactivity on the battlefield. Battlefield 4 options also allow colour-blind players to change the on-screen colour indicators to: tritanomaly, deuteranomaly and protanomaly.

Weapon customisation is expansive and encouraged. Primary, secondary and melee weapons can all be customised with weapon attachments and camouflage 'skins'. Most weapons can also change between different firing modes (automatic, semi-automatic, and burst fire), allowing the player to adapt to the environment they find themselves in. They can "spot" targets (marking their positions to the player's team) in the single-player campaign (a first in the Battlefield franchise) as well as in multiplayer. The game's bullet-dropping-system has been significantly enhanced, forcing the player to change the way they play medium to long distance combat. In addition, players have more combat capabilities, such as countering melee attacks from the front while standing or crouching, shooting with their sidearm while swimming, and diving underwater to avoid enemy detection. Standard combat abilities are still current including, reloading whilst sprinting, unlimited sprint, prone and vaulting.

===Campaign===
The single-player campaign has several differences from the main multiplayer component. For the most part, the player must traverse mini-sandbox-style levels, in some cases using vehicles, like tanks and boats, to traverse the environment. As the player character, Recker, the player can use two campaign-only functions: the Engage command and the tactical binocular. The Engage command directs Recker's squadmates, and occasionally other friendly units, to attack any hostiles in Recker's line of sight. The tactical binocular is similar to a laser-designator, in the sense that it allows the player to identify friendly and enemy units, weapon stashes, explosives, and objectives in the field. By identifying enemies, the player can make them visible without using the visor, making them easier to mark for their teammates. At one point, Recker will briefly lose the tactical visor, forcing them to only use the Engage command to direct his squadmates on a limited number of enemies.<ref name=trailer_gameplay_rev /><ref name=gi_18things />

The campaign features assignments that require specific actions and unlock weapons for use in multiplayer upon completion. Collectible weapons return along with the introduction of collectible dog tags which can be used in multiplayer. Weapon crates are found throughout all levels, allowing players to obtain ammo and switch weapons. While crates hold default weapons, collectible weapons may be used whenever they are acquired and level-specific weapons may be used once a specific mission assignment has been completed by obtaining enough points in a level.<ref name=trailer_gameplay_rev /><ref name=gi_18things />

===Multiplayer===
[[File:Battlefield 4 - MP - Commander Mode.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The new Commander Mode interface in ''Battlefield 4'', showing an overhead view of the map "Siege of Shanghai"]]
''Battlefield 4''{{'}}s multiplayer contains three playable factions—the United States, China, and Russia—fighting against each other, in up to 64-player matches on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One (24-Player on Xbox 360 and PS3). A newly reintroduced "Commander Mode", last seen in ''[[Software:Battlefield 2142|Battlefield 2142]]'', gives one player on each team a [[Software:Real-time strategy|real-time strategy]]-like view of the entire map and the ability to give orders to teammates. Also, the Commander can observe the battle through the eyes of the players on the battlefield, deploying vehicle and weapon drops to "keep the war machinery going", and order in missile strikes on hostile targets.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-15-battlefield-4-promo-material-reveals-return-of-commander-mode-three-playable-factions |title= Battlefield 4 promo material reveals return of Commander Mode, three playable factions |date= April 15, 2013 |access-date= May 7, 2013 |first= Wesley |last= Yin-Poole |publisher= Eurogamer |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303195650/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-15-battlefield-4-promo-material-reveals-return-of-commander-mode-three-playable-factions |archive-date= March 3, 2016 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |via=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgZTeVnM5Sw |title=Battlefield 4: Official Commander Mode Trailer |publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] |date=June 10, 2013 |access-date=June 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611235513/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgZTeVnM5Sw |archive-date=June 11, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> A spectator mode is included, enabling players to spectate others in first or third person, as well as use a free camera to pan around the map from any angle.

On June 10, 2013, at E3, DICE featured the map "Siege of Shanghai", pitting the People's Liberation Army against the U.S. Marine Corps. The gameplay showcased Commander Mode; new weapons and vehicles; and the "Levolution" gameplay mechanic. The video displays the last of these at various points, including: a player destroying a support pillar to trap an enemy tank above it; and a large skyscraper (with an in-game objective on the top floor) collapsing in the center of the map, kicking up a massive dust cloud throughout the map and bringing the objective closer to ground level.<ref name=bf4_levolution_trailer>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3W4FbsAqIY|title=Battlefield 4: Official Levolution Features Video|publisher=DICE|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|access-date=August 22, 2013|quote='''Aleksander Grøndal''': Levolution is the next step in player choice, in how you affect the world, and the world affects you back. It can be anything, [like] creating all new paths to get the upper hand in a fight. Raise bollards to stop vehicles, fortify your position by activating the shutter gates. Or how about trapping [an] enemy with one of your hand grenades?|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824131458/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3W4FbsAqIY|archive-date=August 24, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Levolution also includes effects such as shooting a fire extinguisher to fill the room with obscuring clouds, car alarms going off when stepped on, metal detectors going off once passed through, or cutting the power in a room to reduce others' visibility.<ref name=bf4_levolution_trailer /><ref name="Ask-Dice-levolution" />

The maps included in the main game are "[[Place:Shanghai|Siege of Shanghai]]", "Paracel Storm", "Zavod 311", "Lancang Dam", "Flood Zone", "[[Astronomy:Arecibo Telescope|Rogue Transmission]]", "Hainan Resort", "Dawnbreaker", "Operation Locker" and "Golmud Railway".<ref name="Battle 4 Maps" /><ref name="pcgamer.com" /> The game modes on offer include ''Battlefield''{{'}}s Conquest, Domination and Rush; while adding two new game modes called Obliteration and Defuse, along with traditional game modes such as Team Deathmatch and Squad Deathmatch.<ref name="pcgamer.com"/><ref name="blogs.battlefield.com"/>

The four kits from ''Battlefield 3'' are present in ''Battlefield 4'' with minor tweaks. The Assault kit must now wait for the defibrillator to recharge after reviving teammates in quick succession. The Engineer kit uses [[Engineering:Personal defense weapon|PDWs]], and carbines are available to all kits. The support kit has access to the new remote mortar and the [[Engineering:XM25 CDTE|XM25]] allowing for indirect suppressive fire. The Recon kit is now more mobile and is able to equip carbines, [[Engineering:Designated marksman rifle|designated marksman rifle]]s (DMRs), and C4. Sniping mechanics also give with the ability to zero in your sights (set an aiming distance), and equip more optics and accessories than previous Battlefield games. The Recon kit is still able to utilize the MAV, T-UGS, and the Radio Beacon.<ref name="GameSpot-YouTube" /><ref name="EA-YouTube" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7l-eUmhEW8 |title=Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Demo - Siege of Shanghai E3 2013 |publisher=YouTube |date=June 10, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061912/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7l-eUmhEW8 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/08/road-to-bf4-field-upgrades/|title=The Road to Battlefield 4: Tweaked to the Core|access-date=September 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053817/http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/08/road-to-bf4-field-upgrades/|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

New vehicles have also been introduced. With the addition of the Chinese faction, new vehicles include the [[Engineering:Type 99 tank|Type 99 MBT]], the [[Engineering:ZFB-05|ZFB-05]] armored car, and the [[Engineering:CAIC Z-10|Z-10W attack helicopter]]. Jets have also been rebalanced and put into two classes, "attack" and "stealth". The attack jets focus is mainly air-to-ground capabilities, while stealth jets focus mainly on air-to-air combat. Another vehicle added in ''Battlefield 4'' is the addition of the RCB and DV-15 Interceptor attack boats, which function as heavily armed aquatic assault craft.

Customization options have also been increased in ''Battlefield 4'', with all new camos available for every gun. A new "adaptive" camo has been introduced that can adapt the camo to the map being played without the player having to change camos every map. Camos can now be applied to jets, helicopters, tanks, transport vehicles, guns, and soldiers themselves. Previously this option was introduced to parachutes but has been removed, emblems are now printed onto parachutes.

==Synopsis==

===Setting and characters===
''Battlefield 4''{{'}}s single-player Campaign takes place during the fictional "War of 2020", six years after the events of its [[Software:Battlefield 3#Plot|predecessor]]. Tensions between {{wipe|Russia}} and the {{wipe|United States}} have been running at a record high, due to a conflict between the two countries that has been running for the last six years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battlefield 4-Hands on|url=http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item670543/Battlefield-4-hands-on/|publisher=Playstation UK|access-date=December 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090223/http://uk.playstation.com/psn/news/articles/detail/item670543/Battlefield-4-hands-on/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On top of this, {{wipe|China}} is also on the brink of war, as Admiral Chang, the main antagonist, plans to overthrow China's current government. If he succeeds, Chang will have full support from the Russians, helping spark war between China and the United States.<ref name="prologue_while-on-the-road">{{cite video game|title=Battlefield 4|developer=EA Digital Illusions CE|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|date=October 29, 2013|platform=[[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]/[[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]/[[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]]/[[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]/[[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]]|level=Baku|quote='''Dunn''': If the intel we got is right about Admiral Chang and the Russians, none of us is going home.}}</ref>

The player controls Sgt. Daniel "Reck" Recker, second-in-command of a U.S. Marine Corps squad callsigned "Tombstone".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4|title=Battlefield 4 (BF4) &#91;Official Site&#93;|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|work=Battlefield.com|year=2013|access-date=April 30, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831063517/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4|archive-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> His squadmates include squad leader SSgt. William Dunn, Heavy Weapon Specialist SSgt. Kimble "Irish" Graves, and field medic Sgt. Clayton "Pac" Pakowski.<ref name=trailer_gameplay_rev /><ref name=battlelog_bf4_campaign_detail /><ref name=bf4_bootcamp_sp>{{cite web |url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/bootcamp/single-player |title=Single Player - Boot Camp - Battlefield 4 (BF4) |publisher=Battlefield.com |access-date=October 28, 2013 |quote=''Battlefield 4'' puts you in the boots of US Marine Sgt. Daniel Recker, member of the Tombstone squad. Against the backdrop of a global conflict between US, Russia and China, you'll engage in combat on foot and by operating land, sea and air units. Thankfully, you're not alone in your struggles on the Battlefield. The bonds with your teammates will grow stronger as you face perils of every kind. Don't let your squad down; they're counting on you as much as you need them to survive.<br />'''Pac''' - Easy going and very likeable, Clayton "Pac" Pakowski is a key member when it comes to keeping the Tombstone squad together. Although this "little brother" of the squad lacks the experience of his teammates, Pac's got your back and grows through his experiences.<br />'''Irish''' - Kimble "Irish" Graves isn't too keen on his nickname, since luck has nothing to do with his skills on the Battlefield - according to him. This experienced teammate gets the job done and doesn't concern himself with the politics behind the battles that Tombstone Squad faces.<br />'''Hannah''' - Huang "Hannah" Shuyi is a Chinese Secret Service agent and one of the VIP's that your squad encounters early in Battlefield 4. Secretive and self[-]dependent, Hannah doesn't let anyone get close but will be crucial for your team's survival. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202726/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/bootcamp/single-player |archive-date=October 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game|title=Battlefield 4|developer=EA Digital Illusions CE|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|date=October 29, 2013|platform=[[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]/[[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]/[[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]]/[[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]/[[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]]|level=Shanghai|quote='''Pac''': ''[to Irish while in the elevator]'' Hey. You ever get claustraphobic in these things? / '''Irish''': Man, Pac, it's not the elevators that bother me. [[Medicine:Acrophobia|It's the height thing. I can't take it.]]}}</ref> Early in the Campaign, Tombstone is joined by CIA operative Laszlo W. Kovic, originally known as [[Software:Battlefield 3#Setting and characters|"Agent W."]] from ''Battlefield 3''{{'}}s Campaign; and Chinese Secret Service agent Huang "Hannah" Shuyi.<ref name=battlelog_bf4_campaign_detail /><ref name=bf4_bootcamp_sp /><ref>{{cite web |author=whatsupdog |url=http://www.lightninggamingnews.com/high-resolution-battlefield-4-tombstone-squad-character-renders-and-fishing-in-baku-concept-art/ |title=High-Resolution Battlefield 4 Tombstone Squad Character Renders and Fishing in Baku Concept Art |publisher=Lightning Gaming News |date=August 1, 2013 |access-date=August 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130830014608/http://www.lightninggamingnews.com/high-resolution-battlefield-4-tombstone-squad-character-renders-and-fishing-in-baku-concept-art/ |archive-date=August 30, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/gameplay/single-player |title=Battlefield 4 &#124; Single Player &#124; Official Site |publisher=Battlefield.com |access-date=October 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204223318/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/gameplay/single-player |archive-date=December 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oxm.co.uk/64702/new-battlefield-4-single-player-trailer-punches-a-dog-in-the-face/ |title=Xbox Consoles News: New Battlefield 4 single player trailer punches a dog in the face - Xbox 360 - The Official Magazine |publisher=Oxm.co.uk |access-date=October 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024012027/http://www.oxm.co.uk/64702/new-battlefield-4-single-player-trailer-punches-a-dog-in-the-face/ |archive-date=October 24, 2013 }}</ref><ref name=trailer_story_2013_10>{{cite web|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtwqDt0IEk|title=Battlefield 4: Official Single Player Story Trailer|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=October 22, 2013|quote='''Hannah''': ''[arguing with Irish, who doesn't trust her] What'' is your problem? You don't like having a woman in your squad? / '''Irish''': I don't have a problem with women; I've got a ''problem'' with ''liars!''|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022140102/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtwqDt0IEk|archive-date=October 22, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The Campaign also sees the return of [[Software:Battlefield 3#Setting and characters|Dimitri "Dima" Mayakovsky]] from ''Battlefield 3''{{'}}s Campaign—still alive after the nuclear detonation in Paris six years ago, and under the Chinese military's custody for unknown reasons.

===Plot===
Six years after the events in ''[[Software:Battlefield 3|Battlefield 3]]'', a squad of US marines, codenamed "Tombstone" (consisting of Dunn, the squad's leader, Sergeant Recker, Irish, and Pac) attempts to escape from [[Place:Azerbaijan|Azerbaijan]] with vital intelligence about a potential military uprising in {{wipe|China}}. After being trapped underwater in a car while being pursued by Russian special forces, Dunn, critically wounded and trapped, sacrifices himself by ordering the squad to break the windscreen and escape, leaving Recker in charge of Tombstone. Reuniting with their commanding officer Captain Garrison,  codenamed "Fortress", Tombstone learns that Admiral Chang, head of the Chinese army, has taken control of China with Russian support, and eliminated Chinese presidential candidate Jin Jié, a progressive politician seeking reforms within the Chinese government. The group finds itself sent to [[Place:Shanghai|Shanghai]] with orders to rescue two VIPs: a woman named Hannah, and her husband, with assistance from an intelligence agent named Kovic.

Although the rescue is a success and Kovic takes the VIPs back to the USS ''Valkyrie'', a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, Tombstone becomes trapped in the city and is forced to rescue civilians against Pac's protests. Shortly after returning to the ''Valkyrie'', Garrison assigns Kovic as head of the squad, and sends them to the USS ''Titan'', a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier that had just been attacked, to recover its [[Engineering:Voyage data recorder|voyage data recorder]] before the wreckage sinks. Upon returning to the ''Valkyrie'', Tombstone finds the ship under assault by Chinese Marines. The squad rescues Garrison and the VIPs, but Kovic is fatally wounded and passes control of the squad to Recker. Learning that China's air force is grounded due to a storm, Garrison assigns Tombstone to assist US forces planning to assault the Chinese-controlled [[Place:Singapore|Singapore]] airfield to weaken Chinese air superiority. Hannah volunteers to join Tombstone on their mission, much to Irish's chagrin.

Despite the airfield being destroyed by a missile strike, Pac is separated from Tombstone during evacuation and assumed killed in the blast. Hannah then ostensibly betrays Recker and Irish, allowing both to be captured by Chinese soldiers. Both men are imprisoned in the Kunlun Mountains for interrogation under Chang's orders. In his cell, Recker finds himself befriended by a Russian prisoner named [[Software:Battlefield 3|"Dima"]] (a survivor of the Paris nuclear blast, now suffering from radiation poisoning). The two escape from their cell, start a mass prison riot and use the chaos to make their escape, with Recker rescuing Irish along the way. As the Chinese military arrives to quell the riot, Hannah prevents the group from being recaptured by a group of soldiers. Although Irish mistrusts her, Hannah reveals her action was necessary for her mission, revealing her husband is in fact Jin Jié, who survived Chang's assassination attempt.

The group uses a tram to leave the mountains, only for it to be shot down by an enemy helicopter, killing Dima in the crash. Forced to make their way down on foot with privation, the group eventually finds a jeep and drives towards the US-occupied city of Tashgar. During the journey, Hannah reveals how she lost her family to Chang's men after bringing Jin Jié to meet them, causing Irish to make amends with her for his behavior. Upon reaching Tashgar, the squad finds US troops being besieged by both Chinese and Russian forces, and offers assistance to the US commander by destroying a nearby dam, flooding the area and eliminating the opposing forces. Learning the ''Valkyrie'' is within the region of the Suez Canal, Tombstone is airlifted to the ship, and arrives to warn the vessel that they are blindly heading towards Chang's navy. Stopping Chinese forces from boarding the ship, the squad soon finds Jin Jié amongst other survivors, including Pac (who had survived the events in Singapore).

Knowing he must show his face, as Chinese forces had been fighting under the assumption he was dead, Jin Jié convinces Recker to let him show his face and calm tensions between the three forces. The assault quickly ends with Chinese soldiers beginning to spread the news of Jin Jié's return. Chang, wanting to prevent this and conceal the truth, proceeds to barrage the ''Valkyrie'' with his personal warship. Recker, Irish, and Hannah decide to board Chang's warship and destroy it with C4 explosives. However, when they fail to detonate, Irish and Hannah each volunteer to manually replace the charges, sacrificing his or her own life. If the player does nothing, Chang destroys the ''Valkyrie'', killing Pac, Garrison and Jin Jié; if the player chooses Irish or Hannah to rearm the explosives, he or she will be reported missing in action after the warship's destruction, while the survivor and Recker are recovered by the ''Valkyrie''. Canonically, Irish and Pac survive, as revealed in the events of ''[[Software:Battlefield 2042|Battlefield 2042]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=Battlefield 2042 Short Film Confirms Battlefield 4 Ending Details|url=https://gamerant.com/battlefield-2042-exodus-battlefield-4-ending-confirmed-irish-survives-specialist/|access-date=2021-10-15|website=Game Rant|language=en-US|archive-date=October 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026204843/https://gamerant.com/battlefield-2042-exodus-battlefield-4-ending-confirmed-irish-survives-specialist/|url-status=live}}</ref>  During the credits, the player hears new dialogue between Irish and Hannah, discussing their pasts, and how they have to keep moving forward with no regrets.

==Development==
Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau confirmed the company's intention to release a sequel to ''Battlefield 3'' during a keynote at the [[Organization:University of Southern California|University of Southern California]] where he said "There is going to be a ''Battlefield 4''".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/09/report-ea-president-mentions-battlefield-4-during-college-keynote/|title=EA president mentions Battlefield 4 during college keynote|date=November 10, 2011|access-date=April 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103224032/http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/09/report-ea-president-mentions-battlefield-4-during-college-keynote/|archive-date=November 3, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Afterwards, an EA spokesperson told IGN: "Frank was speaking broadly about the ''Battlefield'' brand&mdash;a brand that EA is deeply passionate about and a fan community that EA is committed to." On the eve of ''Battlefield 3''{{'}}s launch, EA Digital Illusions CE told Eurogamer it was the Swedish studio's hope that it would one day get the opportunity to make ''Battlefield 4''. "This feels like day one now," executive producer Patrick Bach said. "It's exciting. The whole Frostbite 2 thing has opened up a big landscape ahead of us so we can do whatever we want."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-10-ea-there-is-going-to-be-a-battlefield-4|title=EA: There Is Going To Be A BF4|publisher=Eurogamer|last=Yin-Poole|first=Wesley|date=November 10, 2011|access-date=March 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015014920/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-10-ea-there-is-going-to-be-a-battlefield-4|archive-date=October 15, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

''Battlefield 4'' is built on the new Frostbite 3 engine. The new ''Frostbite'' engine enables more realistic environments with higher resolution textures and particle effects. A new "networked water" system is also being introduced, allowing all players in the game to see the same wave at the same time.<ref name=bf4_fb3_feature /> Tessellation has also been overhauled. An Alpha Trial commenced on June 17, 2013, with invitations randomly emailed to Battlefield 3 players the day prior. The trial ran for two weeks and featured the Siege of Shanghai map with all of its textures removed, essentially making it a "whitebox" test.<ref name=bf4_fb3_feature /><ref name="BF4-Frostbite3" />

Due to mixed reception of the two-player Co-op Mode in ''Battlefield 3'', DICE decided to omit the mode from ''Battlefield 4'' to focus on improving both the campaign and multiplayer components instead.<ref name=gi_18things /><ref name=bf4_on_xboxone /><ref name=bf4_site_levolution>{{cite web|title=Battlefield 4 Levolution|url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/features/levolution|access-date=September 26, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127025403/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/features/levolution|archive-date=November 27, 2015}}</ref>

[[Company:Advanced Micro Devices|AMD]] and DICE have partnered for AMD's [[Software:Mantle (API)|Mantle]] API to be used on Battlefield 4. The goal was to boost performance on AMD [[Graphics Core Next|GCN]] [[Engineering:Radeon|Radeon]] graphic cards providing a higher level of hardware-optimized performance than was previously possible with [[Software:OpenGL|OpenGL]] or [[Software:DirectX|DirectX]].<ref name=mantle>{{cite web|last=Chacos|first=Brad|title=AMD's low-level Mantle graphics could mean big things for PC gaming|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2049560/amds-low-level-mantle-graphics-could-mean-big-things-for-pc-gaming.html|work=pcworld.com|publisher=pcworld|access-date=Sep 29, 2013|date=September 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930120908/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2049560/amds-low-level-mantle-graphics-could-mean-big-things-for-pc-gaming.html|archive-date=September 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Initial tests of AMD's Mantle showed it was an effective enhancement for slower processors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battlefield 4 AMD Mantle and DirectX performance comparison|url=http://www.purepc.pl/karty_graficzne/test_procesorow_i_kart_graficznych_battlefield_4_mantle_vs_directx|date=February 7, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222044646/http://www.purepc.pl/karty_graficzne/test_procesorow_i_kart_graficznych_battlefield_4_mantle_vs_directx|archive-date=February 22, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

DICE released an Open Beta for the game that was available on Windows (64 bit only), Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It featured the game-modes Domination, Conquest and Obliteration which were playable on the map Siege of Shanghai. The Open Beta started on October 4, 2013, and ended on October 15, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Battlefield 4 Beta Information |url=https://help.ea.com/article/battlefield-4-beta-information |date=October 23, 2013 |access-date=October 23, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192818/https://help.ea.com/article/battlefield-4-beta-information |archive-date=October 29, 2013 }}</ref>

===Technical issues and legal troubles===
Upon release, ''Battlefield 4'' was riddled with major technical bugs, glitches and crashes across all platforms. EA and DICE soon began releasing several patches for the game on all systems and DICE later revealed that work on all of its future games (including ''Mirror's Edge'', ''Star Wars: Battlefront'' and ''Battlefield 4'' DLC) would be halted until ''Battlefield 4'' was working properly.<ref>{{cite web| last = Suszek| first = Mike| title = Battlefield 4 PC update addresses server crashes, frame rate issues [Update: Issues tracker added]| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 10, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/10/battlefield-4-pc-update-addresses-server-crashes-frame-rate-iss/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131224085418/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/10/battlefield-4-pc-update-addresses-server-crashes-frame-rate-iss/| archive-date = December 24, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Sliwinski| first = Alexander| title = Battlefield 4 patched on Xbox One, again| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 19, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/19/battlefield-4-patched-on-xbox-one-again/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131224103457/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/19/battlefield-4-patched-on-xbox-one-again/| archive-date = December 24, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Cavalli| first = Earnest| title = Three Battlefield 4 updates follow Xbox One's bug-squashing lead| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 18, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/18/three-battlefield-4-updates-follow-xbox-ones-bug-squashing-lead/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131221004539/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/18/three-battlefield-4-updates-follow-xbox-ones-bug-squashing-lead/| archive-date = December 21, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Sliwinski| first = Alexander| title = Battlefield 4 patched for PS3, 'small patch' for PS4| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 5, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/05/battlefield-4-patched-for-ps3-small-patch-for-ps4/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131210175752/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/05/battlefield-4-patched-for-ps3-small-patch-for-ps4/| archive-date = December 10, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Cavalli| first = Earnest| title = Delayed Battlefield 4 Xbox One update may arrive 'late this week'| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 12, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/12/delayed-battlefield-4-xbox-one-update-may-arrive-late-this-week/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131224091342/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/12/delayed-battlefield-4-xbox-one-update-may-arrive-late-this-week/| archive-date = December 24, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Hinkle| first = David| title = Battlefield 4 PC update eliminates kill trading| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 16, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/16/battlefield-4-pc-update-eliminates-kill-trading/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131221023929/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/16/battlefield-4-pc-update-eliminates-kill-trading| archive-date = December 21, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref>  In December 2013, more than a month after the game's initial release, an EA representative said, "We know we still have a ways to go with fixing the game – it is absolutely our #1 priority. The team at DICE is working non-stop to update the game."<ref>{{cite web| last = Dyer| first = Mitch| title = Battlefield 4 Problems Halt 'Future Projects' and Expansions| work = IGN| publisher = Ziff Davis| date = December 4, 2013| url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/04/battlefield-4-problems-halt-future-projects-and-expansions| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131219042747/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/04/battlefield-4-problems-halt-future-projects-and-expansions| archive-date = December 19, 2013| url-status = live}}</ref>

EA President Peter Moore announced in January 2014 that the company did not see any negative impact to sales as a result of the myriad technical issues. He said any negative impacts to sales were actually due to the transition from current-generation (PS3, Xbox 360) to next-generation consoles (PS4, Xbox One), and that other video game franchises like ''FIFA'' and ''[[Software:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' were experiencing similar effects.<ref>{{cite web| last = Conditt| first = Jessica| title = Battlefield 4 sales not hurt by 'quality issues,' EA says| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = January 28, 2014| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/28/battlefield-4-sales-not-hurt-by-quality-issues-ea-says/| access-date = February 2, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140202021014/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/28/battlefield-4-sales-not-hurt-by-quality-issues-ea-says| archive-date = February 2, 2014| url-status = dead}}</ref> As a reward for players who bought the game early and continued to play it despite all of the bugs and glitches, DICE rewarded players in February 2014 with all-month-long, free multi-player content such as: bronze and silver Battlepacks, XP boosts and events, camouflage skins, shortcut bundles for weapons and additional content for Premium members.<ref>{{cite web| last = Hinkle| first = David| title = Battlefield 4 thanks players in February with daily Battlepacks, shortcut kits| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = January 28, 2014| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/28/battlefield-4-thanks-players-in-february-with-daily-battlepacks/| access-date = February 2, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150219083924/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/01/28/battlefield-4-thanks-players-in-february-with-daily-battlepacks/| archive-date = February 19, 2015| url-status = dead}}</ref>

Because of the widespread bugs and glitches that were present, EA became the target of multiple law firms. The firm Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC launched an investigation into EA's public statements made between July 24 and December 4, 2013, to determine if the company intentionally misled its investors with information pertaining to, "the development and sales of the Company's Battlefield 4 video game and the game's impact on EA's revenue and projects moving forward."<ref>{{cite web| last = Cowan| first = Danny| title = Law firm investigating EA for allegedly misleading investors with Battlefield 4| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 11, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/11/law-firm-investigating-ea-for-allegedly-misleading-investors-wit/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131220104101/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/11/law-firm-investigating-ea-for-allegedly-misleading-investors-wit/| archive-date = December 20, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, the law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP similarly filed a class action lawsuit against EA for releasing false or misleading statements about the quality of ''Battlefield 4''.<ref>{{cite web| last = Cowan| first = Danny| title = Battlefield 4 targeted in class action lawsuit| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 19, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/19/battlefield-4-targeted-in-class-action-lawsuit/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131221003557/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/19/battlefield-4-targeted-in-class-action-lawsuit/| archive-date = December 21, 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref> A second class action lawsuit was announced only days later from the firm Bower Piven, which alleged that EA violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by not properly informing its investors about the major bugs and glitches during development that may have prevented the investors from making an informed decision about ''Battlefield 4''. Bower Piven sought out investors who lost more than {{wipe|United States dollar}}200,000 to become the lead plaintiff.<ref>{{cite web| last = Prell| first = S| title = EA finds itself in third law firm's iron sights over Battlefield 4 issues| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = December 21, 2013| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/21/ea-finds-itself-in-third-law-firms-iron-sights-over-battlefield/| access-date = December 21, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150128203323/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/21/ea-finds-itself-in-third-law-firms-iron-sights-over-battlefield/| archive-date = January 28, 2015| url-status = dead}}</ref> In October 2014, Judge Susan Illston dismissed one of the class action suits' original case on the grounds that EA did not intentionally mislead investors, instead its pre-release claims about ''Battlefield 4'' were a "vague statement of corporate optimism", "an inactionable opinion" and "puffery".<ref>{{cite web| last = Cowan| first = Danny| title = Battlefield 4 class action lawsuit dismissed on 'puffery'| work = Joystiq| publisher = AOL| date = October 22, 2014| url = http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/22/battlefield-4-class-action-lawsuit-dismissed-on-puffery/| access-date = October 22, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141023035158/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/22/battlefield-4-class-action-lawsuit-dismissed-on-puffery/| archive-date = October 23, 2014| url-status = dead}}</ref>

Six months after the initial release of the game, in April 2014, DICE released a program called Community Test Environment (CTE), which let a limited number of PC gamers play a different version of ''Battlefield 4'' that was designed to test new patches and updates before giving them a wide-release.<ref name="IBT-CTE2014">{{cite web| last = Villapaz| first = Luke| title = 'Battlefield 4' Community Test Environment Enrollment Opens Up As EA DICE Turns To 'BF4' Players For Input On New Fixes| work = International Business Times| publisher = IBT Media| date = May 13, 2014| url = http://www.ibtimes.com/battlefield-4-community-test-environment-enrollment-opens-ea-dice-turns-bf4-players-input-1583824| access-date = May 18, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140518225949/http://www.ibtimes.com/battlefield-4-community-test-environment-enrollment-opens-ea-dice-turns-bf4-players-input-1583824| archive-date = May 18, 2014| url-status = live}}</ref> One of the major patches tested was an update to the game's [[Netcode|netcode]], specifically the "tickrate",<ref name="IBT-CTE2014"/> which is how frequently the game and server would update, measured in cycles per second. Because of the size of ''Battlefield 4'' in terms of information, DICE initially chose to have a low tickrate. However, the low tickrate resulted in a number of issues including damage registration and "trade kills". The CTE program tested the game at a higher tickrate, among other common problems,<ref name="IBT-CTE2014"/><ref>{{cite web| last = Marinconz| first = Steve| title = Battlefield 4 Is Finally Getting Fixed| work = Kotaku| publisher = Gawker| date = May 16, 2014| url = http://kotaku.com/battlefield-4-is-finally-getting-fixed-1577452991| access-date = May 18, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140518091642/http://kotaku.com/battlefield-4-is-finally-getting-fixed-1577452991| archive-date = May 18, 2014| url-status = live}}</ref> and began rolling out patches in mid-2014.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}

In October 2014, nearly a full year after the official release with major updates still being put out, DICE LA producer David Sirland said the company acknowledged that the release of ''Battlefield 4'' "absolutely" damaged the trust of the franchise's fanbase.<ref name="gamespot-oct2014">{{cite web| last = Makuch| first = Eddie| title = Battlefield 4's Rocky Launch 'Absolutely' Damaged Player Trust, Producer Says| work = GameSpot| publisher = CBS Interactive| date = October 7, 2014| url = http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-4s-rocky-launch-absolutely-damaged-pla/1100-6422805/| access-date = October 10, 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010094641/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-4s-rocky-launch-absolutely-damaged-pla/1100-6422805/| archive-date = October 10, 2014| url-status = live}}</ref> Sirland said that the shaky release of ''Battlefield 4'' caused the company to reevaluate their release model, and plan on being more transparent and offer earlier beta tests with future installments, namely (at the time) with ''[[Software:Battlefield Hardline|Battlefield Hardline]]'' (2015). Sirland also said: "We still probably have a lot of players who won't trust us to deliver a stable launch or a stable game. I don't want to say anything because I want to ''do''. I want them to look at what we're doing and what we are going to do and that would be my answer. I think we have to ''do'' things to get them to trust us, not say things to get them to trust us. Show by doing."<ref name="gamespot-oct2014"/>

==Marketing==
In March 2013, [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] opened the ''Battlefield 4'' website with three official teasers, entitled "Prepare 4 Battle". Each hints at three kinds of battlespace: [[Social:Aerial warfare|air]], [[Social:Ground warfare|land]] and sea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/25/4143958/battlefield-4-teaser-trailer-prepare-for-battle-air|title=Battlefield 4 teaser trailer 'Prepare for Battle: Air'|website=Polygon|date=March 25, 2013|access-date=April 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328040549/http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/25/4143958/battlefield-4-teaser-trailer-prepare-for-battle-air|archive-date=March 28, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> EA then continued to release teaser trailers leading up to the unveiling of ''Battlefield 4'' at the [[Software:Game Developers Conference|Game Developers Conference]] on March 26, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9fWUUeL00|title=Battlefield 4: 60 Second TV Spot|date=April 16, 2013|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|access-date=April 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423000353/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9fWUUeL00|archive-date=April 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, ''Battlefield 4''{{'}}s first gameplay trailer, which doubled as a showcase for the [[Software:Frostbite (game engine)|Frostbite 3]] engine<ref name=trailer_gameplay_rev /> was released. Shortly thereafter, EA listed the game for pre-order on Origin for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360; however, EA excluded any mention of the next generation consoles.

In July 2012, ''Battlefield 4'' was announced when EA advertised on their [[Software:Origin (service)|Origin]] client that those who pre-ordered ''[[Software:Medal of Honor: Warfighter|Medal of Honor]] (either Digital Deluxe or the limited edition)'' would receive early access to the ''Battlefield 4'' beta, this has since been expanded to include any ''Battlefield 3'' Premium owners, and any Origin users who pre-purchase ''Battlefield 4'' Digital Deluxe Edition.<ref name="medal of honor bonus" /><ref name="retrailer gamespot" /> Although players who qualify for access in more than one way will only be granted one beta pass for their account and is non transferable to other players. The "Exclusive" beta started on October 1, 2013, with the open beta that went live on October 4. The beta will be on three platforms, PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 and features the Siege of Shanghai map on the Conquest game mode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/faq/beta|title=Battlefield 4 Beta|access-date=September 2, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710052017/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/faq/beta|archive-date=July 10, 2013}}</ref>

DICE revealed more ''Battlefield 4'' content in the E3 2013 event at June 10, 2013, such as multiplayer modes, and allowed participants to play the game at the same event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/472574/20130530/battlefield-4-multiplayer-e3-2013-skyrim-infamous.htm|title=Battlefield 4 Multiplayer at E3 2013|work=International Business Times|last=Galang|first=Gilda|date=May 30, 2013|access-date=May 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623005633/http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/472574/20130530/battlefield-4-multiplayer-e3-2013-skyrim-infamous.htm|archive-date=June 23, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> More information was released at Gamescom 2013 in Cologne, Germany, such as the "Paracel Storm" multiplayer map and Battlefield 4 Premium. Battlefield 4 Premium includes five digital expansion packs featuring new maps and in-game content. Two-weeks early access to all expansion packs. Personalization options including camos, paints, emblems, dog tags and more. Priority position in server queues. Weekly updates with new content. Double XP events, 12 Battle Packs. Battle Packs are digital packages that contain a combination of new weapon accessories, dog tags, knives, XP boosts, and character customization items, three are included with all pre-orders of the Origin Digital Deluxe edition. The service will also transfer your Premium membership from Xbox 360 to Xbox One or PS3 to PS4. Premium membership pre-orders started the day the service was announced (August 21, 2013). DICE has also announced that if you purchase the game for a current generation system (PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360) you will be able to trade it in for a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the game for as little as $10. Additionally all PlayStation 3 and 4 copies will include a code in the box to redeem a digital copy on the PlayStation Store.

An important strategy of DICE's market strategy to promote Battlefield 4 was the series of TV and web advertisements entitled ''Only in Battlefield 4''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ivan|first=Tom|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/tv-advert-highlights-only-battlefield-4-moments/|title=TV advert highlights "only in Battlefield 4" moments|publisher=Gamesradar|access-date=December 6, 2013|date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218111657/http://www.gamesradar.com/tv-advert-highlights-only-battlefield-4-moments/|archive-date=December 18, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tucker|first=Travis|title=TV advert highlights "only in Battlefield 4" moments|url=http://www.stealthybox.com/new-battlefield-4-tv-ad-hypes-only-in-bf4-moments/|publisher=Stealthybox|access-date=December 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208144917/http://www.stealthybox.com/new-battlefield-4-tv-ad-hypes-only-in-bf4-moments/|archive-date=December 8, 2015}}</ref> Each one of these TV spots was narrated by a player of Battlefield 4 describing one of the unique experiences they encountered, along with a re-creation of the event using gameplay footage. These advertisements highlighted the free-form nature of the upcoming game, such as the destructibility of the environment and the dynamic nature of the game's combat engine. These events included things such as demonstrating the new ''Levolution'' feature, upgrades to gameplay, and unscripted moments that cannot occur in other games' multiplayer mode.

Due to poor reception from gamers, on May 30, 2013, EA discontinued the online pass for all existing and future EA games including ''Battlefield 4''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://help.ea.com/article/online-pass-has-been-discontinued |title=Online Pass has been discontinued, and its requirement for older games will be eliminated.&#124;EA Help |work=help.ea.com |date=May 30, 2013 |access-date=July 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914203902/https://help.ea.com/article/online-pass-has-been-discontinued |archive-date=September 14, 2013 }}</ref>

A companion application was also released for [[Software:IOS|iOS]] and [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref name="iOS Tech Demo">{{cite web |url=http://www.frostbite.com/2014/11/frostbite-tech-demo-battlefield-4-on-ios/ |title=Frostbite Tech Demo: Battlefield 4 on iOS |publisher=Frostbite |date=November 6, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208160508/http://www.frostbite.com/2014/11/frostbite-tech-demo-battlefield-4-on-ios/ |archive-date=December 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redmondpie.com/battlefield-4-companion-app-for-ios-and-android-released-download-now/|title=Battlefield 4 Companion App For iOS And Android Released|publisher=Redmond Pie|last=Morris|first=Paul|date=November 22, 2013|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210190936/http://www.redmondpie.com/battlefield-4-companion-app-for-ios-and-android-released-download-now/|archive-date=February 10, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Downloadable content==
''Battlefield 4'' featured a total of five [[Software:Downloadable content|downloadable content]] (DLC) packs that included new maps and additions to gameplay.<ref>{{cite web|title=BATTLEFIELD 4™CHINA RISING 4 NEW MAPS, BRAND NEW VEHICLES, HIGH TECH GEAR|url=http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/expansion-packs/china-rising|publisher=DICE|access-date=November 30, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205040218/http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/expansion-packs/china-rising|archive-date=December 5, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Battlefield 4 DLC|url=http://bf4central.com/battlefield-4-dlc/|publisher=BF4Central|access-date=November 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126033534/http://bf4central.com/battlefield-4-dlc|archive-date=November 26, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> All five DLC packs were developed by DICE LA and were available two weeks prior to their scheduled release by players who had purchased Premium. Once support for Battlefield 4 Premium ended, DICE LA announced all future DLC would be free.

===''China Rising''===
On May 21, 2013, DICE unveiled ''Battlefield 4: China Rising'' on a Battlelog post and stated that it would include four new maps ([[Earth:Gobi Desert|Silk Road]], Altai Range, Dragon Pass, and Guilin Peaks) on the Chinese mainland, ten new assignments, new vehicles, as well as the Air Superiority gametype.<ref name="bf4_china-rising_DICE-interview">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXhaVdOi2A |title=DICE Producer Interview - Craig Mcleod China Rising |publisher=YouTube |date=December 9, 2013 |access-date=January 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624213725/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXhaVdOi2A |archive-date=June 24, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> It is available to those who pre-ordered the game at no extra cost. It was released to premium players on December 3, 2013, followed by a general release on December 17, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/03/battlefield-4-china-rising-dlc-broadens-horizons/|title= Battlefield 4: China Rising DLC broadens horizons for both veterans and raw recruits|last= Davies|first= Paul|publisher= VG247|date= December 3, 2013|access-date= February 7, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140126094510/http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/03/battlefield-4-china-rising-dlc-broadens-horizons/|archive-date= January 26, 2014|url-status= live}}</ref>

===''Second Assault''===
On June 10, 2013, DICE LA unveiled ''Battlefield 4: Second Assault'' during the Microsoft Press Conference at E3 2013. It was announced that it would be the first expansion pack to be released for ''Battlefield 4'' and would debut on the [[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]]. It was released on November 22, 2013, the same day the Xbox One was launched. The expansion features the return of four fan-favorite maps from ''[[Software:Battlefield 3|Battlefield 3]]'' and introduces Capture the Flag as a new gametype. On February 18, 2014, Second Assault became available as Premium exclusive for [[Engineering:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[Engineering:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], and PC. It became available for non-Premium users on March 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/bf4-second-assault-is-rolling-ou/ |title=Battlefield 4 Second Assault Is Rolling Out - News - Battlelog / Battlefield 4 |publisher=Battlelog.battlefield.com |access-date=March 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208092311/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/bf4-second-assault-is-rolling-ou/ |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

During January 29 – February 28, 2015, the expansion was free of charge to all [[Software:EA Access|EA Access]] subscribers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xboxone/battlefield_4/news/battlefield_4_second_assault_will_be_free_to_ea_access_members_tomorrow.html|title=Battlefield 4: Second Assault will be free to EA Access members tomorrow|publisher=Videogamer|date=January 28, 2015|first=David|last=Scammell|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210170651/http://www.videogamer.com/xboxone/battlefield_4/news/battlefield_4_second_assault_will_be_free_to_ea_access_members_tomorrow.html|archive-date=February 10, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

===''Naval Strike''===
On August 20, 2013, DICE LA unveiled ''Battlefield 4: Naval Strike'' at Gamescom 2013. It involves dynamic combat on four new maps, Wave Breaker, Nansha Strike, Operation Mortar, and Lost Islands, which take place in the South China Sea and features a new mode called "Carrier Assault" inspired by ''[[Software:Battlefield 2142|Battlefield 2142]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/ask-dice-naval-strike/|title=Ask DICE: Battlefield 4 Naval Strike|publisher=Battlelog|access-date=March 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112621/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/ask-dice-naval-strike/|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.battlefield.com/2014/03/naval-strike-carrier-assault/|title=Battlefield 4 Naval Strike: Carrier Assault|publisher=Battlefield Blog|date=March 7, 2014|access-date=March 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312050756/http://blogs.battlefield.com/2014/03/naval-strike-carrier-assault/|archive-date=March 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The original release date was planned for March 25, 2014 for premium members and April 8, 2014, for non-premium members but was delayed several hours before release for Xbox One and PC without a new release date being set. On March 26, 2014, ''Naval Strike'' was released for premium members on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360. The Xbox One version was released for premium members on March 27, 2014, and the PC version was released on March 31, 2014.

===''Dragon's Teeth''===
At Gamescom 2013, DICE LA unveiled ''Battlefield 4: Dragon's Teeth''. Its maps take place in war-torn cities locked down by the People's Liberation Army. Dragon's Teeth was released on July 15, 2014, for Battlefield 4 Premium Members. For Non-Premium members it was released 2 weeks later on July 29, 2014. A new game mode included in this Dragon's Teeth DLC is called "Chain Link". There are four new maps included in Dragon's Teeth called "Lumphini Garden, [[Place:Hong Kong|Pearl Market]], [[Place:Pyongyang|Propaganda]], and Sunken Dragon". There are 11 new Assignments and a new assault drone called the "R.A.W.R" that can be found on those four maps.

===''Final Stand''===
On August 20, 2013, DICE LA unveiled ''Battlefield 4: Final Stand'' at Gamescom 2013. ''Final Stand'' focuses on the conclusion of the in-game war of 2020. It includes four new maps and "secret prototype weapons and vehicles". The four maps that are included are "[[Earth:Chersky Range|Operation Whiteout]]", "[[Place:Karelia|Giants of Karelia]]", "Hammerhead" and "Hangar 21". New weapons include the Rorsch X1 Handheld [[Engineering:Railgun|Railgun]] and some gadgets including the DS-3 and XD-1 Accipiter MKV, as well as a hovercraft tank based on the Levkov 1937 Hovercraft MBT. It was released for ''Battlefield 4'' Premium members on November 18, 2014, 00:01 and for non-Premium ''Battlefield 4'' players on December 2, 2014, 00:01.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/bf4-final-stand-release-nov-18/|title=Battlefield 4 Final Stand Release Date: November 18|publisher=EA|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112902/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/bf4-final-stand-release-nov-18/|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield-4/expansion-packs/final-stand/|title=BATTLEFIELD 4 FINAL STAND|publisher=EA|access-date=February 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201003706/http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield-4/expansion-packs/final-stand|archive-date=February 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===''Weapons Crate''===
The ''Weapons Crate'' DLC was announced by DICE LA on March 30, 2015, as a free DLC. The DLC added five weapons into the game: the Mare's Leg, AN-94, [[Engineering:OTs-14 Groza|Groza-1]], [[Engineering:OTs-14 Groza|Groza-4]] and the L86A2 along with the gamemode from Battlefield 3 'Gun Master' and many other stat changes. It was released in an alpha form in the Community Test Environment. It was released along with the Spring 2015 Patch on May 26, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2015/04/01/battlefield-4-weapon-crate-dlc-brings-free-weapons-heres-what-they-are/|title=Gear Up for Battlefield 4 Night Operations Release Date: August 5|publisher=EA|access-date=August 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814104922/http://www.vg247.com/2015/04/01/battlefield-4-weapon-crate-dlc-brings-free-weapons-heres-what-they-are/|archive-date=August 14, 2015|url-status=live|date=April 2015}}</ref>

===''Night Operations''===
In August 2015, DICE and DICE LA announced the expansion pack ''Night Operations'', a free DLC pack. The first map to be released was Zavod: Graveyard shift, a night time version of the ''Battlefield 4'' map Zavod 311, it was released with the Summer 2015 Patch. Two other night maps were also in development, a night time version of the map Siege of Shanghai and Golmud Railway, these maps were playable in the Battlefield 4 Community Test Environment but would remain unreleased as further development on Battlefield 4 ended. All three maps were developed by DICE LA and tested in the Community Test Environment with player feedback taken on board.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/gear-up-for-battlefield-4-night-operations-2/|title=Battlefield 4: Weapon Crate DLC brings five free weapons, here's what they are Release Date: April 1|publisher=VG247|access-date=August 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208145518/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/gear-up-for-battlefield-4-night-operations-2/|archive-date=December 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

===''Community Operations''===
''Community Operations'' was released on October 27, 2015, a free DLC pack. The map, Outbreak, is a medium-sized with much vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and grass for ambushing the enemies within. There are limited amounts of heavy vehicles such as [[Engineering:Main battle tank|tanks]], [[Engineering:Infantry fighting vehicle|LAVs]] and no anti-air vehicles. The map does not include air dominance such as stealth jets, scout helicopters and attack aircraft. This map was created by DICE Los Angeles and the ''Battlefield 4'' gaming community. The update contains major changes to weapons and vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/introducing-battlefield-4-community-operations/|title=Introducing Battlefield 4 Community Operations|access-date=October 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203051448/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/news/view/introducing-battlefield-4-community-operations/|archive-date=December 3, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

===''Legacy Operations''===
''Legacy Operations'' was released on December 15, 2015, a free DLC pack. The map is an updated version of the ''Battlefield 2'' map, Dragon Valley. It was released alongside the Winter Patch content update.<ref>{{cite web|title=Legacy Operations DLC & Holiday Update Rolling Out|url=https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/forum/threadview/2979150494239243007/|publisher=Battlelog - EA|date=December 14, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306212327/https://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf4/forum/threadview/2979150494239243007/|archive-date=March 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

===''Premium''===
Premium is a downloadable pass that offers all of the downloadable content for a discounted price. Premium offers a range of personalization options and items, such as exclusive dog tags or camos. Premium contributes to the game by offering select days in which special events take place only for premium members.

==Reception==

===Critical reception===
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''Battlefield 4'' received positive reviews from critics. Chris Watters of ''GameSpot'' gave praise to Obliteration Mode and the multiplayer elements but was otherwise unimpressed with the campaign. IGN's Mitch Dyer stated that "''Battlefield 4'' is a greatest hits album of DICE's multiplayer legacy" for same versions.<ref name="IGNPC"/><ref name="IGN"/> Evan Lahti of ''PC Gamer'' stated that although the game strongly resembles ''Battlefield 3'' it still manages to remain "a visually and sonically satisfying, reliably intense FPS".<ref name="PCG"/> Commander Mode and the diverse map selection within multiplayer were also praised as being good additions to the game. ''Joystiq'''s David Hinkle said that the game "drops players into a sandbox and unhooks all tethers, loosing scores of soldiers to squad up and take down the opposition however they choose". Hinkle praised the campaign elements, but found the multiplayer to not hold any surprises.<ref name="Joystiq"/> ''GameZone''{{'s}} Lance Liebl stated "Your success in Battlefield is up to you and how well you work as a team. And it's one of the most rewarding games I've played. Battlelog needs some refinement, and there's still way too many crashes, but the multiplayer more than makes up for all of it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2013/11/09/battlefield-4-review-great-when-it-works|title=Battlefield 4 review: great when it works|last=Liebl|first=Lance|publisher=GZ|date=November 9, 2013|access-date=January 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122153751/http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2013/11/09/battlefield-4-review-great-when-it-works|archive-date=January 22, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Machinima's Lawrence Sonntag praised the Levolution feature and the multiplayer mode.<ref name="insidegamingdaily"/>

However, several reviewers noted that the multiplayer part of the game had been released with a lot of game-breaking bugs on PC, [[Engineering:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]] and [[Engineering:Xbox One|Xbox One]], such as server crashes and lag.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.incgamers.com/2013/11/battlefield-4-pc-review |title=Battlefield 4 Review |access-date=December 1, 2013 |date=November 1, 2013 |publisher=incgamers.com |quote=Make no mistake: right now, you’re paying top dollar for a product that shouldn’t have been launched in this state. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109185629/http://www.incgamers.com/2013/11/battlefield-4-pc-review |archive-date=November 9, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/11/26/battlefield-4-xbox-one-review |title=Battlefield 4 Xbox One Review |access-date=December 1, 2013 |date=November 26, 2013 |publisher=IGN |quote=''Periodic crashes and connectivity issues can be irritating, if you're unfortunate enough to experience them. Comparatively, Xbox One's servers are more populated than PlayStation 4's, with more readily available 64-player Conquest matches, but it's definitely not as smooth as would be ideal.'' |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327045607/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/26/battlefield-4-xbox-one-review |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/18/battlefield-4-pc-servers-hit-by-ddos-while-crashes-plague-ps4/ |title=Battlefield 4 PC servers hit by DDOS, while crashes plague PS4 version |access-date=December 1, 2013 |date=November 18, 2013 |publisher=Joystiq |quote=This past weekend was a rough one for Battlefield 4, with DDoS attacks hitting the PC game and myriad crashes infesting the newly-launched PS4 version. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203011528/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/11/18/battlefield-4-pc-servers-hit-by-ddos-while-crashes-plague-ps4/ |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Polygon'' reviewed the game the day of its release, and gave it 7.5, then later downgraded their score to 4 after acknowledging that the game "was still barely playable for many players".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/29/5040656/battlefield-4-review |title=Battlefield 4 review: bullet drop |access-date=October 29, 2013 |date=December 7, 2013 |publisher=Polygon |quote=''More than a month after its initial release, Battlefield 4 is still barely playable for many players, and EA and DICE can't seem to fix the problem'' |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030114130/http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/29/5040656/battlefield-4-review |archive-date=October 30, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

DICE later acknowledged the issues with the multiplayer part of the game and said they were working to fix them, and that they would not work on expansions or future projects until the game problems were resolved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dice-acknowledges-that-battlefield-4-pc-crashes-affecting-a-large-number-of-players/1100-6415937/ |title=DICE acknowledges that Battlefield 4 PC crashes "affecting a large number of players" |access-date=December 1, 2013 |date=November 18, 2013 |publisher=GameSpot |quote=DICE has posted a Battlefield 4 update saying that the developer is looking into fixing numerous bugs across all platforms, including the game crashing on PC. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208005943/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dice-acknowledges-that-battlefield-4-pc-crashes-affecting-a-large-number-of-players/1100-6415937/ |archive-date=December 8, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2013/12/05/dice-halts-work-on-other-projects-to-fix-battlefield-4/ |title=DICE Halts Work on Other projects to Fix Battlefield 4 |access-date=December 15, 2013 |date=December 5, 2013 |publisher=insidegamingdaily.com |quote=According to a statement issued by EA, the studio is “not moving onto future projects or expansions until we sort out all the issues with Battlefield 4. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210004135/http://www.insidegamingdaily.com/2013/12/05/dice-halts-work-on-other-projects-to-fix-battlefield-4/ |archive-date=February 10, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> Despite this promise, the game's second expansion was released while numerous recurring problems had yet to be resolved.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-4/Known-Battlefield-4-Issues-and-Next-Steps-Updated-Feb-13/td-p/1767613 |title=Known Battlefield 4 Issues and Next Steps (Updated: Feb 25) - Answer HQ |publisher=Answers.ea.com |date=October 30, 2013 |access-date=March 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140224111406/http://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-4/Known-Battlefield-4-Issues-and-Next-Steps-Updated-Feb-13/td-p/1767613 |archive-date=February 24, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ban in China===
In late December 2013, shortly after the release of the "China Rising" DLC pack, China banned the sale of ''Battlefield 4'', requesting stores and online vendors to remove the game and encouraging those who have already purchased the game to remove it from their consoles and/or PCs. The game was viewed as a national security risk in the form of a cultural invasion as the DLC includes four maps on the Chinese mainland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tomshardware.com/news/battlefield-china-banned-illegal-shooter,25542.html|title=Battlefield 4 now banned in China|date=December 27, 2013 |access-date=January 2, 2014}}</ref>

An editorial from the ''China National Defense Newspaper'' (a subsidiary of the PLA Daily) published in December 2013 criticized the game for discrediting China's national sovereignty, and stated that while in the past the [[Place:Soviet Union|Soviet Union]] would often be used as an imaginary enemy in video games, the game has recently shifted to China.<ref>宫玉聪, 2013-12-11, [http://games.qq.com/a/20131211/010142.htm 官媒：国外游戏抹黑中国形象 扭曲事实误导青少年] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208182130/http://games.qq.com/a/20131211/010142.htm |date=December 8, 2015 }}, 中国国防报</ref>

===Sales===
During the first week of sales in the United Kingdom, ''Battlefield 4'' became the second best-selling game on all available formats, only behind ''[[Software:Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag|Assassin's Creed IV]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Scammell |first=David |date=November 7, 2013 |url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/assassins_creed_sales_down_60_year-on-year_battlefield_4_down_69_on_battlefield_3.html |title=Assassin's Creed sales down 60% year-on-year, Battlefield 4 down 69% on Battlefield 3 |access-date=December 20, 2013 |work=VideoGamer.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109054946/http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/assassins_creed_sales_down_60_year-on-year_battlefield_4_down_69_on_battlefield_3.html |archive-date=November 9, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> The game's sales were down 69% compared to 2011's ''Battlefield 3''. EA blamed the fall in demand on uncertainty caused by the upcoming transition to eighth generation consoles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ghostcompany.net/ea-next-gen-consoles-are-the-reason-for-lower-sales-of-battlefield-4/ |title=EA: Next-Gen consoles are the reason for lower sales of Battlefield 4! |publisher=Ghost Company |access-date=March 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222014143/http://ghostcompany.net/ea-next-gen-consoles-are-the-reason-for-lower-sales-of-battlefield-4/ |archive-date=February 22, 2014 }}</ref>

The PlayStation 3 version of ''Battlefield 4'' topped the [[Company:Media Create|Media Create]] sales charts in Japan during its first week of release, ahead of ''[[Software:Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X and Y]]'' which has topped the charts for the past four weeks, by selling 121,699 copies.<ref>2013-11-13, [https://www.gematsu.com/2013/11/media-create-sales-11413-111013 Media Create Sales: 11/4/13 – 11/10/13] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185443/https://www.gematsu.com/2013/11/media-create-sales-11413-111013 |date=July 9, 2021 }}, Gematsu</ref> The PlayStation 3 version of ''Battlefield 4'' Sales in Japan however fell 84.148% to only 19,291 copies in its second week of release, and losing number one to [[Software:God Eater 2|God Eater 2]].<ref>2013-11-20, [http://gematsu.com/2013/11/media-create-sales-111113-111713 Media Create Sales: 11/11/13 – 11/17/13] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528133447/http://gematsu.com/2013/11/media-create-sales-111113-111713 |date=May 28, 2018 }}, Gematsu</ref>

According to NPD Group figures, ''Battlefield 4'' was the second best-selling game of November in the United States, only behind ''[[Software:Call of Duty: Ghosts|Call of Duty]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Conditt |first=Jessica |date=December 12, 2013 |url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/12/november-npd-ps4-is-top-selling-console-xbox-one-is-fastest/ |title=November NPD: PS4 is 'top-selling' console, Xbox One is 'fastest-selling' [Update: Nintendo boasts big numbers, too] |access-date=December 20, 2013 |publisher=Joystiq |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216163340/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/12/november-npd-ps4-is-top-selling-console-xbox-one-is-fastest |archive-date=December 16, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In February 2014, EA announced that the Premium service for the game had sold more than 1.6 million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bf4central.com/2014/02/battlefield-4-premium-sales/ |title=Battlefield 4 Premium sales top 1.6 million |publisher=Bf4central.com |access-date=March 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115202545/http://bf4central.com/2014/02/battlefield-4-premium-sales/ |archive-date=November 15, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2014, the game had sold more than 7 million copies.<ref>[http://bf4central.com/2014/05/battlefield-4-sells-7-million-2-still-playing/ Battlefield 4 sells 7+ million, only 2% are still playing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215203336/http://bf4central.com/2014/05/battlefield-4-sells-7-million-2-still-playing |date=December 15, 2015 }} BF4Central. May 1, 2014</ref>

===Awards===
According to EA, ''Battlefield 4'' received awards from over 30 [[Software:Video game journalism|gaming publications]] prior to its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/10/battlefield-4-awards/|title=Over 30 Game Industry Awards Earned by Battlefield 4|date=October 18, 2013|access-date=December 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225034252/http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/10/battlefield-4-awards/|archive-date=December 25, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Battlefield 4'' appeared on several year-end lists of the best First-person shooter games of 2013, receiving wins from 18th Satellite Awards,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/satellite-awards-12-years-a-682716 |title=Satellite Awards: '12 Years a Slave' Wins Best Motion Picture |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=February 23, 2014 |access-date=November 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224152756/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/satellite-awards-12-years-a-682716 |archive-date=February 24, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> and GamesRadar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2013/ |title=The best video games of 2013 |publisher=Future plc |date=December 13, 2013 |access-date=November 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321165507/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2013/ |archive-date=March 21, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> During the 17th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated ''Battlefield 4'' for "Action Game of the Year", "Online Game of the Year", "Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design", and "Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/games/video_game_details.asp?idAward=2014&idGame=1307 |title=D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Battlefield 4 |publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |website=interactive.org |access-date=27 November 2023}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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<ref name="GameSpot-YouTube">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntb1N7JZ-Cw |title=Battlefield 4 – Random Map Exploration of Shanghai Gameplay |publisher=GameSpot |work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]] |date=June 12, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061643/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntb1N7JZ-Cw |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="EA-YouTube">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB3LFY1sp8Q|title=Battlefield 4: Official Battlelog Features Video|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|date=July 25, 2013|access-date=August 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823051700/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB3LFY1sp8Q|archive-date=August 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name=bf4_on_xboxone>{{cite web |last=Yin |first=Wesley |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-21-battlefield-4-release-date-xbox-one-version-announced |title=Battlefield 4 release date, Xbox One version announced • News |publisher=Eurogamer.net |access-date=May 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607161452/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-21-battlefield-4-release-date-xbox-one-version-announced |archive-date=June 7, 2013 |url-status=live|date=May 22, 2013 }}</ref>
<ref name=bf4_fb3_feature>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9yVV6g3q7g|title=Battlefield 4: Official Frostbite 3 Feature Video|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|date=June 24, 2013|access-date=June 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007231523/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9yVV6g3q7g|archive-date=October 7, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="BF4-Frostbite3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-4-confirmed-for-fall-2013/1100-6406022/|title=Battlefield 4 confirmed for fall 2013|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|publisher=GameSpot|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115153417/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-4-confirmed-for-fall-2013/1100-6406022/|archive-date=November 15, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
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<ref name="blogs.battlefield.com">{{cite web |author=[DICE] H Brun |url=http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/09/road-to-bf4-game-modes/ |date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 30, 2013 |title=The Road to Battlefield 4: Every Game Mode Revealed |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023175146/http://blogs.battlefield.com/2013/09/road-to-bf4-game-modes/ |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name=trailer_gameplay_rev>{{cite web|publisher=[[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8HVQXkeU8U|title=Battlefield 4: Official 17 Minutes "Fishing in Baku" Gameplay Reveal|work=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=April 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407032754/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8HVQXkeU8U|archive-date=April 7, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name=gi_18things>{{cite web|last=Pligge|first=Zachary|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/battlefield_4/b/pc/archive/2013/03/27/18-things-we-know-about-battlefield-4.aspx|title=18 Things We Know About Battlefield 4 – Battlefield 4 – PC|publisher=Game Informer|work=www.GameInformer.com|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408035552/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/battlefield_4/b/pc/archive/2013/03/27/18-things-we-know-about-battlefield-4.aspx|archive-date=April 8, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
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<ref name="pcgamer.com">{{cite web |first=Phil |last=Savage |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/09/27/battlefield-4-announces-the-full-list-of-maps-and-modes-available-at-launch/ |date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 30, 2013 |title=Battlefield 4 announces the full list of maps and modes available at launch |website=PC Gamer |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130930125516/http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/09/27/battlefield-4-announces-the-full-list-of-maps-and-modes-available-at-launch/ |archive-date=September 30, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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<ref name="Release date for Europe">{{cite web |url=http://www.game.co.uk/en/battlefield-4-with-premium-expansion-pack-216110 |title=Battlefield 4 release date for EU November 1 |publisher=Game |access-date=August 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091932/http://www.game.co.uk/en/battlefield-4-with-premium-expansion-pack-216110 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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<ref name="retrailer gamespot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/battlefield-4-retailer-image-shows-october-31-release-6407526 |work=gamespot.com |title=Battlefield 4 retailer image shows October 31 release |publisher=GameSpot |date=April 25, 2013 |access-date=April 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427112133/http://www.gamespot.com/news/battlefield-4-retailer-image-shows-october-31-release-6407526 |archive-date=April 27, 2013 }}</ref>
<ref name=battlelog_bf4_campaign_detail>{{cite web | url = http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/news/view/2925730257945364511/ | title = Battlefield 4 – Campaign Details Reveal - News - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 | publisher = Battlelog.battlefield.com | date = July 18, 2013 | access-date = July 27, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160709065519/http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/news/view/2925730257945364511/ | archive-date = July 9, 2016 | url-status = live}}</ref>
<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/battlefield-4-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-review |title= Battlefield 4 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Review |date= October 28, 2013 |access-date= October 29, 2013 |first= Mitch |last= Dyer |publisher= IGN |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131030054914/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/battlefield-4-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-review |archive-date= October 30, 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>
<ref name="GSpot">{{cite web |url= http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/battlefield-4-review/1900-6415517/ |title= Battlefield 4 Review |date= October 28, 2013 |access-date= October 29, 2013 |first= Chris |last= Watters |publisher= GameSpot |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131031200918/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/battlefield-4-review/1900-6415517/ |archive-date= October 31, 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>
<ref name="IGNPC">{{cite web |url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/battlefield-4-pc-review |title= Battlefield 4 PC Review |date= October 28, 2013 |access-date= October 29, 2013 |first= Mitch |last= Dyer |publisher= IGN |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131030054909/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/29/battlefield-4-pc-review |archive-date= October 30, 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>
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<ref name=OXM>{{cite web|last=Cocke|first=Taylor|title=Battlefield 4 review|url=http://www.oxmonline.com/battlefield-4-review|publisher=Official Xbox Magazine|access-date=November 1, 2013|date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031193009/http://www.oxmonline.com/battlefield-4-review|archive-date=October 31, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="MC-PC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-4/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Battlefield 4 for PC Reviews |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102024402/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-4 |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="MC-PS3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-4/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Battlefield 4 for PlayStation 3 Reviews |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102015338/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/battlefield-4 |archive-date=November 2, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="MC-PS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-4/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Battlefield 4 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101115512/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/battlefield-4 |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="MC-X360">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-4/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Battlefield 4 for Xbox 360 Reviews |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=November 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029125422/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/battlefield-4 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="MC-XONE">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/battlefield-4/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|title=Battlefield 4 for Xbox One Reviews|work=Metacritic|access-date=May 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324192241/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/battlefield-4|archive-date=March 24, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
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