Battlefield 4 is a military first-person shooter set in the near future and directly continues Battlefield 3 . The focus is on its multiplayer mode, where players take on roles such as assault, recon, support, or engineers. Each class has unique abilities and gadgets that can be unlocked over time.
The most significant change is the interactive "Levolution" elements, which emphasize destroyable areas and change the level's appearance when destroyed. The game also brings back naval warfare and commander mode, where an additional player sees the map from above and gives orders to team members.
Single-player campaign features a Chinese general starting a war with the world, with the USA needing to save the day. Players take on the role of a faceless soldier named Recker, completing linear levels with a lot of action and enemies to shoot.
The game's multiplayer mode has smaller maps for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, allowing only 24 players at a time.