There are some big changes coming to Battlefield Hardline in the next few weeks. alongside the next major expansion, called Battlefield Hardline: Getaway, we also have the announcement of a competitive matchmaking league getting added for free. This news comes by way of the Battlefield website.
The new Competitive Match system is a 5v5 game mode. There will be regularly refreshed seasons, leaderboard, and winners in Competitive Match. The seasons are broken down into two-to-three-week long sessions. Each season will feature a themed map and game mode rotation created by Visceral.
Players will be able to play Competitive Match solo on any platform, or as a squad. Playing Competitive Match with a squad is only available on consoles, so sorry PC squad players.
After every Competitive Match game, each player's Skill Rating is recalculated. The lowest ranking you can get is Cadet, and the top ranking you can earn is Elite Gold Captain. As each season progresses, the highest ranked players will get matched up. Once done with the season the top five best players will earn an exclusive upgrade to their Kill Card.
There are two leagues for Competitive Match. The Standard League is for all players who want to compete. This league will only use the game maps and modes from the base version of Battlefield Hardline. The second league is the Premium League, and is reserved only for those with Battlefield Hardline Premium. This league will use maps and modes from all of the DLC released. Players are welcome to compete in both leagues.
If you didn't hear about the other update, Battlefield Hardline: Getaway, this new expansion pack adds a whole host of new content. The big changes include:
- Four massive maps: Pacific Highway, Double Cross, Train Dodge, and Diversion
- New game mode: Capture the Bag
- 4 new vehicles
- 3 new weapons for the Mechanic Class
- One new gadget and a new melee weapon
- 4 new Legendary Camos
All players will also get a patch that includes new weapons, so the fun isn't limited to those with Battlefield Hardline Premium.
No official date has been announced for the release of Battlefield Hardline: Getaway or Competitive Match. We do know that the update is coming sometime in January, so expect to see this in the next few weeks.
So what do you think? Are you interested in trying out Competitive Match? Are you more excited for the new updates coming with Battlefield Hardline: Getaway? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
