The Battlefield series set a benchmark for FPS war games since its inception. If you’re a veteran of the series or looking for an entry point into Battlefield, here’s every game from the famed FPS series, listed in their release order.
Battlefield games in release order
- Battlefield 1942
- Battlefield Vietnam
- Battlefield 2
- Battlefield 2142
- Battlefield: Bad Company
- Battlefield Heroes
- Battlefield 1943
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Battlefield 3
- Battlefield 4
- Battlefield Hardline
- Battlefield 1
- Battlefield V
- Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 1942
Where it all began. Image via Electronic Arts
- Release date: Sept. 10, 2002
- Developer: Digital Illusions CE
Battlefield 1942 popularized the World War II FPS genre in 2002 with its hot new take on varied battle mechanics that let players fight on foot as well as operate vehicles and base defenses. Battles take place throughout different maps based on actual battlefields from WWII. Players can play as part of the Axis Powers or the Allies, depending on the map they choose.
