Johnny Cash’s worst nightmare

In a new trailer loaded with an incredible amount of PR speak, we’ve finally gotten some details on howBattlefield V’sbattle royalemodewill play out. Those hoping for something akin toPUBGorFortnitewill be saddened, as “Firestorm” (the official name for the mode) will be limited to 16 four-man teams for a total of 64 players. The trailer does promise that the map will be “the largestBattlefieldmap ever” and include everything players have come to expect from the series.

Along with that, there is information about how the “Tides of War” service will work. Beginning with “The Fall of Europe” at launch, this service will introduce a free new campaign every few months for players to partake in. The second chapter, which is still unnamed, will take place in Greece and focus on a completely different front of World War II.

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The last bit was some new campaign DLC called “Under No Flag.” This has players assume the role of a British criminal deep within enemy territory in Northern Africa. You’ll need to make use of his special skills to escape and that is about all we know. It seems the campaign will be continually updated with post-launch content, so look forward to that after buying the game on October 19.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.