Battlefield 1 ‘In the Name of the Tsar’ expansion available for Premium Pass owners; Required online patch released, detailed

OTHER UPDATES

This is a required update for all Battlefield 1 players to play online. The following fixes will apply to all Battlefield 1 players.

SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Prepare for battle like never before with the Specialization system.  New customization options will allow you to enhance your effectiveness on the battlefield and tweak your soldier to explore new ways to play.  All players will start with a set of basic Specializations and many more can be unlocked by completing Service Assignments.

Service Assignments are a new set of challenges that will test your mettle as a soldier.  Show that you’ve got what it takes with the “Getting Started” assignments before moving on to the more difficult “Staying Focused” challenges. Will you pick one kit and master it, or complete them all and become a jack of all trades?

HDR10 SUPPORT

• Added support for HDR10. With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the visuals of Battlefield 1 will be even more breathtaking for owners of the required tech (a screen with HDR support together with a console/PC with HDR capabilities.) HDR expands the contrast ratio and color palette to offer more realistic, immersive, and natural visuals.

PERSISTENCE

• Fixed issue where the Origin Access dog tag was not being unlocked when subscribed to Origin Access.
• Added Service Assignments and Specializations.

UI

• Fixed issue where the wrong rank icon was displayed on the Kill Card for Rank 110.
• Fixed issue where some weapons were not being fully customizable from the front end.
• Replaced shortcuts on Home Screen with dynamic Battlepacks and Service Assignments widgets.
• The name filter now trims empty filter texts in the Server Browser.
• Game servers with custom configuration are now designated as CUSTOM in the Server Browser.
• Fixed issue accessing Options menu after leaving the server queue.
• Fixed an issue in the End of Round screen where all Class Rank icons were gold instead of the corresponding Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rank value.

VEHICLES

• Bombers should no longer take multiple damage pings from a single bullet.
• Changes to stationary weapon repair and respawn – if not repaired for two minutes, the QF1 AA, FK96 Field Gun, and 305/52 O Coastal Gun will be restored to full health. Players can still use a repair tool to get them back into action faster.
• Fixed issue where dismounting a horse while it was jumping would cause it to get stuck in the jump animation.

WEAPONS & GADGETS

• Fixed issue where it was possible to spawn with duplicate gadgets.

MAPS & MODES

• Fixed collision on staircase in Fort de Vaux to allow players to climb them while prone.
• The Best Squad screen will now appear after an operation is completed.
• Fixed issue where character models would appear blurry in the Best Squad screen.
• Improved loading of the Customize Soldier screen on the main menu.
• Fixed issue where the kill card would sometimes not show while spectating other players.

NETCODE

• Fixed display conditions for latency variation icon.
• Improved server-side player latency stability.

RSP

• Increased RSP map rotation limit from 15 to 24

Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners can officially access the new expansion for the game, In the Name of the Tsar. This expansion brings new maps, a new mode, more weapons, vehicles, and a slew of fixes to Battlefield 1.

Unfortunately, those who are not Premium Pass owners will have to wait until September 19th to get in on all of the fresh content that the new expansion brings. Even though access to the expansion is limited to Premium Pass owners, that doesn't mean the details are too!

Below, you can find all of the content that the expansion is bringing. On the following page, you can check out all of the tweaks that come with the patch – which are fairly extensive.

As previously detailed, the update coming along with the expansion (which is a required update for all Battlefield 1 players to access online play) will bring Service Assignments and Specializations.

The Specializations will bring a new level of customization to players. At the start, players will only have three Specializations (Flak, Cover, and Quick Regen) and the rest (7 Generic Specializations and 2 Kit Specific Specializations) will be unlocked when you complete new Service Assignments. These assignments will begin with "Getting Started" and move on to more difficult "Staying Focused" challenges.

Without further ado, here's the new content.

MAPS

• Galicia – An entrenched fight across a war-torn river valley.
• Brusilov Keep – A small village high in the Carpathians braces for a Russian siege.
• Albion – German ships invade the West Estonian Archipelago.
• Tsaritsyn – Old and new Russia clash in the war-torn streets of Tsaritsyn.
• Volga River – An epic tank battle along Volga River.

SUPPLY DROP GAME MODE

Resupplying troops was essential to victory in WW1, and the use of airplanes to deliver much-needed supplies was a completely new tactic. In the new Supply Drop mode, airdrops will appear periodically, and your team must defend the drop location to recover those supplies. The team that recovers the most supplies at the end of the match wins.

OPERATIONS

• Brusilov Offensive – The Russian army deploys new tactics on the Eastern Front in 1916.
• Red Tide – The Russian Red Army and White Guard clash in civil war during 1919.

FACTIONS

• The Russian Empire’s White Guard
• Red Army

VEHICLES

• Putilov Garford
• Ilya-Muromets
• Y-lighter
• 305/52 O Coastal Gun
• Hussar Cavalry Unit

WEAPONS

Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar comes with a plethora of new weapons:

Assault

• Model 1900
• SMG 08/18

Medic

• FA Automatic Rifle
• General Liu Rifle

Support

• Parabellum MG 14/17
• Perino Model 1908

Scout

• Mosin Nagant M91
• Vetterli Vitali M1870/87

Tanker/Pilot

• C93 Carbine

Sidearm (all kits)

• Nagant Revolver
• Obrez Pistol

Melee (all kits)

• Cossack Dagger
• Dud Club