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Is Battlefield™ Hardline worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of crime dramas who want a playable single-player story
- Multiplayer shooter groups seeking cops-versus-criminals modes for up to 64 players
- Players who want driving pursuits and bank-heist scenarios alongside gunfights
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow, quiet experience may not enjoy the frequent gunfire and high-speed pursuits.
- Players wanting only a self-contained solo campaign may find the multiplayer battles and mode variety central to the package.
- Players looking for climbing, puzzle-solving, or exploration-focused gameplay should consider another genre.
Our take on Battlefield™ Hardline
The page alternates between Ultimate Edition and Digital Deluxe references, while also emphasizing expansions, Battlepacks, and membership perks. That presentation makes the exact edition contents less clear than the individual bonus descriptions.
What is Battlefield™ Hardline?
Battlefield Hardline combines cops-and-criminals action across a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes.
The campaign follows detective Nick Mendoza through a crime-drama-style story. Multiplayer gameplay includes planning bank heists, escaping with loot, driving through urban pursuits, and fighting across modes for up to 64 players. The Ultimate Edition includes the Criminal Activity, Robbery, Getaway, and Betrayal expansions, plus three Battlepacks containing weapons, items that increase XP, and other in-game content. Its Premium Membership adds 12 Gold Battlepacks, server-queue priority, exclusive in-game events, experience-related items, and customization items.
How Battlefield™ Hardline plays
- 01Crime Story Campaign
- The single-player campaign follows detective Nick Mendoza through a television crime-drama-inspired narrative.
- 02Large Multiplayer Battles
- Online matches support up to 64 players across several cops-versus-criminals modes.
- 03Heists And Pursuits
- Gameplay includes organizing bank robberies, escaping with loot, and exchanging fire during high-speed car chases.
- 04Four Included Expansions
- The Ultimate Edition contains Criminal Activity, Robbery, Getaway, and Betrayal.
- 05Premium Bonus Content
- The included membership provides 12 Gold Battlepacks, queue priority, special in-game events, experience-related items, and customization items.
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Battlefield™ Hardline: platforms & release
Is Battlefield™ Hardline worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of crime dramas who want a playable single-player story. Skip it if: players seeking a slow, quiet experience may not enjoy the frequent gunfire and high-speed pursuits.
Where can I download Battlefield™ Hardline?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Battlefield™ Hardline's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Battlefield™ Hardline on?
Windows only.
