Battlefield V returns to WWII on October 19 without a Premium Pass

It’s official: Battlefield V is returning to World War II (like I reported in March). Electronic Arts is rolling it out for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 19. If you get the Deluxe Edition, you will get “Early Enlister Access” beginning October 16, and you can begin playing a time-limited version October 11 if you subscribe to EA Access on Xbox One or Origin Access on PC.

The DICE studio spent some time today detailing the latest entry in its military shooter franchise, and it gave them some welcome news. Unlike Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Battlefield V will have a single-player campaign. Similar to Battlefield 1, this game’s War Stories try to explore the second World War by telling intimate tales about individuals. Battlefield V’s narrative will also take players around the globe, with vignettes set in Norway, Rotterdam, North Africa, and France. But EA and DICE are committing to a live-services model that will roll out new content — including War Stories missions — as part of its ongoing support.