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Battlefield 1943

EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic Arts

UK release dateWednesday, 8 July 2009Out 6295 days ago

Platforms: Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
IGDB rating: 78/100 (68 ratings)
Modes: Multiplayer
Online mode: Yes · Online multiplayer up to 24

What it is

Using the Frostbite engine, Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII. The game offers hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Delivering the award-winning through-the-gun and vehicle warfare online experience DICE is best recognized for, Battlefield 1943 has players battling in ruthless aerial dog fights and intense trench combat.

▶ Launch Trailer

Screenshots

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Our coverage

Nothing written yet. Once we’ve played it the review, first-10-hours guide, unlockables and UK buying advice will collect here. Meanwhile the News section has this week’s launch notes.

Details

Developer: EA Digital Illusions CE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Themes: Action, Historical, Warfare
Perspective: First person
Engine: Frostbite
Age rating: PEGI 16
Listed date: Jul 08, 2009

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Dates, prices and artwork

UK release date and launch RRP as confirmed by the publisher. Store links may be affiliate links; they never change what we say about a game. Box art, screenshots, trailer and game facts via IGDB, refreshed 1 Oct.