E3 2018: Battlefield 5 Battle Royale Mode Unveiled By EA

Battlefield 5 may have been one of the least mysterious games in EA's E3 2018 lineup. It already had its own dedicated announcement event, and DICE has been slowly teasing details like new modes ever since. That didn't stop EA from making it a major part of its EA Play showcase, including the confirmation of a battle royale mode.

The incredible success of Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has made battle royale into a phenomenon that numerous other companies are looking to capitalize on. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has already been confirmed to have such a mode in development, and now Battlefield 5 will as well. During EA Play, developers confirmed it will offer teamplay, vehicles, and destruction for an experience they claim you haven't gotten before in Battlefield or any other game.

Unfortunately, EA didn't elaborate any further on what this mode will consist of, including whether it will feature the 100-player count that's often used in these modes. More details will be shared sometime later this year.

This comes on the heels of EA announcing it will ditch the premium pass model for this latest Battlefield in favor of cosmetic upgrades and free maps. Battlefield 5 will be available for all players on October 19, but those who subscribe to EA/Origin Access and pre-order will be able to play early on October 11. Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition will get you in a few days later, on October 16. An open beta is also planned.