Battlefield Heroes fully operational

EA confirms DICE's heavily stylized, free-to-play, microtransaction-supported PC shooter has "soft launched."

Battlefield Heroes is officially open for business. EA confirmed for GameSpot today that the heavily stylized installment in EA DICE's popular open-warfare shooter series has launched, with players able to download the free-to-play, microtransaction-supported PC game through its official Web site.

Battlefield Heroes isn't really for the Battlefield 2 sect.

Battlefield Heroes will earn its keep through the purchase of in-game items and enhancements with real-world money. As detailed in GameSpot's most recent hands-on with Battlefield Heroes, the game features a robust lineup of character customization options, which play into the game's over-the-top aesthetic. Staying true to the series' roots, the multiplayer-centric game offers a number of vehicles and weapons.

Battlefield Heroes is just one of several franchise titles in development at EA DICE. In February, EA announced that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 would ship out on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in early 2010. Earlier this month, EA COO John Pleasants confirmed that Battlefield 3 was in development, noting that the game isn't expected to launch during the publisher's current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2010).

EA DICE was also eyeing the late-June window for its downloadable multiplayer-only shooter Battlefield 1943. However, that game's release on Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network, and PCs has since been pushed back to an as-yet-unannounced date.

For more on Battlefield Heroes, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

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118 Comments

  • HawX_

    Posted Jul 30, 2009 11:47 am PT

    never mind I got it working

  • HawX_

    Posted Jul 30, 2009 8:26 am PT

    It wouldn't run on windows 7

  • Gruug

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 11:29 am PT

    I won't get it simply because it includes micro-transactions. I would rather just pay up front then be told it is "free" but to get everything you will have to buy them al la carte. Don't get me wrong...this will probably go over well with some..just not everyone and especially not me.

  • runstalker

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 10:53 am PT

    I wonder if it's a location issue. I have never, ever been disconnected by the game. I've had about 4 or 5 very isolated (crazy rubber banding) instances of good old fashioned lag, but otherwise lag free. My GTX275 runs this game stupid smooth, unlocked vsync reports 140-160 FPS non-stop. It's more cartoon than complexity, but looks good. You can probably run this fine on a laptop video card I imagine.

  • EllisSpice

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 5:40 am PT

    You may say it works as much as you like, but I've been trying for 2 months, and it's never worked once for me!

  • gdiza

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 5:36 am PT

    I enjoyed the few games I've played. I however will NOT pay for anything in the game.

  • holypro

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 5:03 am PT

    cant find a match

  • TESRULZ456

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 7:24 pm PT

    this games pretty good

  • quadraleap

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 6:05 pm PT

    Thanks for the update. I intend on getting back into the game again.

  • namelessfire

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 5:47 pm PT

    i played for a good 30-45 minutes till i got off on my accord. i have yet to be disconnected. but that could just be me

  • serious_henke

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 2:46 pm PT

    I can't even find a server through the match making system And when I do find one, I get disconncted instantly.

  • hungrydinosaur

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 1:54 pm PT

    I'm excited by the prospect of BF3 and BF1943... I can't really say the same for Heroes but as they say, it isn't really aimed at the BF2 sect.

  • Damnation_6

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 11:45 am PT

    Fully operational my butt.

    A gamebreaking bug still hasn't been fixed in the 2 moths since I started the beta...I can only play for 5 mins max and then I get disconnected.

  • holypro

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 10:13 am PT

    dowloading it now

  • vengeance00

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 7:08 am PT

    its a fun game but i think the beta tester reward was a bit insulting. they gave us 200 battlefunds and announced that we can now perma buy items (and only the battlefund items) but with 200pts we can only rent one item. they should of given us 580 so we could perma buy at least one of the most expensive items. my 200 is just gonna sit there in my account because i ain't wasting it ón a one month rental as my reward. game fun, extra addons soon mount up to expensive.

  • Sumbelina

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 4:55 am PT

    I love this game! The beta is fun and I'm glad I was able to jump in. I look forward to making my friends play this game too.

  • sseeddrriikkss

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 4:35 am PT

    if you are complaining about this game... u have to be absolute moron....... it isnt released yet!!!!!! its just a BETA!!!! they have a update almoust every 2 days...... it is getting better!!! and its FREEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! play 4 free and download 4 free! even if u dont like this game u dont have the rights to complain about it!!! and really dont compare this game to anything.... its a completly new game its not like tf2 and its not like other battlefield games!!! and they have telled everybody.... this game will be only for PC! and if u think its boring then u have definetly got only 3 lvls and quited because u didnt have any skill and couldnt get on higher lvls... plz be quet if u dont know anything about this game! (sorry 4 my english im from spain...)

  • imperial_agent

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 3:26 am PT

    please bring this to Xbox Live.

  • Ozzy_Jacob

    Posted Jun 28, 2009 2:04 am PT

    whoever complains is an idiot, its free

  • dunnowhathuh

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 9:22 pm PT

    I stopped playing the beta cuz living in Australia means nothing but lag issues. I don't like the feeling of being killed by an enemy that hasn't even showed up on my screen yet. I'm guessing being full fledged now means that problem's been fixed so I'll hop back on and see how it goes.

  • payne6705

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 8:50 pm PT

    I am enjoying the game a lot it is a fun game to play and its free so I am happy and BTW i did get 20 dollars of BF points for the add-ons trust me they don't help just makes your character unique thats all really ya there is some xp helpers or something but they are too much money and some1 skilled in the game can probably just make the same

  • dendrosteve

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 7:58 pm PT

    I''ve been playing for 3-4 months and it is very addictive. You can't beat free. The microtransactions aren't even necessary to play the game so if you don't want to buy a new outfit or XP boosts you won't fall behind the players who do.

  • gellis1981

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 4:09 pm PT

    Yeah, I might try this out sometime. I haven't played the beta yet, but the gameplay videos look meh. I find myself playing alot more BF2 lately... especially since they announced BF3. BF2 never gets old.

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 11:54 am PT

    @BlueRaptor7

    Even in the beta, you realize there's more then the first set of missions? I'd suggest having more knowledge before posting next time.

  • BlueRaptor7 posted Jun 27, 2009 11:49 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    BlueRaptor7

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 11:49 am PT (hide)

    rofl

    Maybe if they upped the mission count since beta, but I stopped playing after a day. But I'ma go now. I don't like comparing epeens.

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 11:35 am PT

    @BlueRaptor7

    That's such crap. YOU CAN NOT BEAT ALL THE MISSIONS IN ONE DAY. There's just not enough time in a day. even if you played 24 hours straight there's no possible way.

  • BlueRaptor7 posted Jun 27, 2009 10:55 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    BlueRaptor7

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 10:55 am PT (hide)

    Sorry guys, but the reason I said "FPS" was because I play the Commando, which means I'm in the first person scoped view 95% of the time. xD

    And yeah, its' possible. Quite possible. [:

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 9:15 am PT

    @BlueRaptor7 again

    It's not even a FPS, its third person. I'm starting to think you haven't played the game at all. LOLS

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 9:13 am PT

    @BlueRaptor7

    Lies! It would be impossible to beat all the missions in the beta in one day!

    @sonoX

    I agree 100%

  • DavidLS047

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 4:45 am PT

    Its nice to see "bunny-hopping" is still alive and well. [ENTER Sarcastic chuckle here]

  • scarface_psp

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 4:37 am PT

    i have had this game since closed beta and it the best free 3rd person online shooter eva

  • sonoX_

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 2:43 am PT

    BlueRaptor7: I think it's pretty much impossible to complete every mission in 1 day because you get more missions when you lvl up.

    Also, BF: Heroes and TF2 have nothing in common except the cartoon graphic.

  • zapp747

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 1:24 am PT

    try sleeping with the lites off then u dont have to bs people,@blue raptor7

  • ShaunToncray

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 12:52 am PT

    This looks like Battlefield meets TF2 for toddlers.

  • Mackey18

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 11:18 pm PT

    @BlueRaptor7 Obviously you havnt played the beta or you would have known that there are no Missions and that it is not an FPS, but third person.

  • rsb27

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 11:01 pm PT

    still prefer tf2...

  • Addict187

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 10:28 pm PT

    WOW just WOW and the complaning is strong in here IT IS A FREE GAME what the hell do you all want

  • parrot_of_adun

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 8:21 pm PT

    Played the beta, hated it.

    But then again, I'm REALLY not liking any of the new battlefield games, so it should be no surprise that I'd have such a distaste for a game that's even MORE casual.

    Plus, microtransactions really don't help.

  • batmanboy11

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 7:57 pm PT

    Cool.

  • BlueRaptor7 posted Jun 26, 2009 7:44 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    BlueRaptor7

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 7:44 pm PT (hide)

    I dunno. I played the beta, completed all the missions (all of them) in one day, and didn't feel challenged at all.

    Its' a great casual FPS, especially for being free, but not for me. [:

  • skullboy950

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 6:12 pm PT

    Excellent!

  • Excedra

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 5:17 pm PT

    hah...like i care.

  • THA-TODD-BEAST

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 4:40 pm PT

    Bambii: You are wrong.

  • Gezquester

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 4:25 pm PT

    BFH is awesome!

  • Bambii12633 posted Jun 26, 2009 4:10 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Bambii12633

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 4:10 pm PT (hide)

    a kid game.....

  • whynotdairy

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 4:08 pm PT

    They dont even have enough capacity for the players that were in the closed beta, like myself.

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 3:04 pm PT

    @ColdfireTrilogy

    Permanent items are now available!

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 2:58 pm PT

    @1conradthegreat

    The planes are super fun!

  • djpetitte

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 2:55 pm PT

    Fun game, hands down!

  • Betermin

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 2:45 pm PT

    I'll have to agree with most of you guys. This is definitely a children's shooter. I got a Beta account and was initially excited about this game. But it's really not engaging, nor nearly as fun as really playing a Battlefield game. Battlefield 2 costs about $10. Go buy that and make it popular again instead of engaging in something as lame as Heroes. It's not worth the time.

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