Electronic Arts and Digital Illusions announced that Battlefield: Modern
Combat, the latest title in the award winning game franchise, will feature a single-player
mode when it ships in fall 2005. The game is currently in development for the PlayStation 2
and Xbox.
In addition to the single-player mode, new maps and additional features
will be added to the game during the extended development period. The decision to add the
single-player mode was made in response to consumer feedback.
Featuring both
single-player and multi-player modes mean that Battlefield: Modern Combat can be enjoyed by
solo players or within an online multiplayer environment that supports up to 24 players. To
play online, PlayStation 2 console owners will require a broadband connection, memory card
and network adaptor for the PlayStation 2, while Xbox owners will require a subscription to
Xbox Live.
The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the
heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more
firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can
choose from more than 30 vehicles and 70 weapons, and communicate with one another in real
time via USB headset. Players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers:
the United States, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East
Battlefield: Modern Combat will ship in fall 2005 and will be published
and distributed by EA under the EA GAMES brand.
