EA Battlefield Hardline (PC) manual

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2 INTRODUCTIO N Live out your cop and criminal fantasy in Battlefield ™ Hardline . This action-packed blockbuster combines the intense signature multiplayer moments of Battlefield ™ with an emotionally charged story and setting reminiscent of a modern television crime drama. CO N T R O L S ON F O O T Move W / S / A / D Look mouse Jump / Vault /[...]

3 ON F O O T (CO N T. ) Zoom Scanner Out mouse wheel down Commorose (Multiplayer only) Q (hold) Aim right-click (hold) Peek Over/Lean (behind cover) right-click (hold) Fire left-click Accessory T Gadget 1 3 Gadget 2 4 Fire Mode V Case File/Evidence Details (immediately after scanning Evidence; Campaign only) TAB Throw Distraction (Campaign only) C [...]

4 IN HELI COPTER Yaw A / D Throttle Up/Down W / S Pitch up / down arrow Roll mouse Switch Seat F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 / F5 / F6 Exit E Switch camera C Countermeasure X Spot (Multiplayer only) Q (tap) Commorose (Multiplayer only) Q (hold) Fire left-click Optics / Freelook right-click Primary weapon 1 Countermeasure X Battlelog (while in menus) BACKSPACE [...]

5 FIRS T D A Y ON THE FOR CE Miami is embroiled in a drug war and Officer Nick Mendoza has just made detective. A loner and a crusader, Nick is determined to make his way to the top of the pile -- and leave behind the man he feared he might become. Alongside his partner, veteran detective Khai Minh Dao, Nick follows the drug supply chain from the s[...]

6 SINGLE P L A YER C AM P A IGN G A ME S C REEN RE TICL E The reticle in the center of the screen indicates where you are aiming. Its appearance changes depending on the type of weapon you have equipped. EQUIP MEN T This indicates the currently equipped gadgets and selected fire mode for your current weapon. MIN I-MAP The mini-map shows your curren[...]

7 P LA YI NG T HE G A M E EPISODE SCREEN The briefing before each Episode lets you examine the situation, objectives, and Open Warrants you can collect upon. Episode Select Bar Suspects with Warrants Available Expert Score and Rank Episode Number and Description Episode Progress[...]

8 SCA NNE R Press Q to activate your Scanner. Enemies you target with the Scanner reticle become tagged and glow red, visible through walls and other obstructions in the level. The upper left of the display shows your distance to the evidence and your progress towards collecting all the evidence in the area. Evidence in the environment can be analy[...]

9 CA SE FIL E S Case Files are investigations that take place within the main Story. Completing Case Files not only expands and informs the main Story, but also offers rewards in the form of unique weapons and multiplayer Battle Packs. EV IDENCE A Case File begins once you find the first piece of Evidence associated with the case. Evidence can be f[...]

10 FREEZE Flash your badge by pressing G to order up to three enemies to drop their weapons, put their hands up, and stay still until you can arrest them. After they have dropped their weapons you still need to point your gun at them to make sure they comply. Otherwise they can seize control of the situation and attack you. If you have a partner wi[...]

11 ENEMY PER CEPT ION, DIST R A CT ION, AND S TE A L TH Press C to throw a shell casing and distract enemies. The Awareness Meter shows how close an enemy is to spotting you. The brighter the Awareness Meter, the closer the enemy is to discovering your location. Once the Awareness Meter fills up red, the enemy will attack. Stay out of sight, stay l[...]

12 R A NK PROGR ESSION AND T ACT ICAL G EA R T ACTICAL GEAR Your arsenal is always within arm’s reach. Access storage spaces, including your vehicle’s trunk or orange boxes, to enter the Tactical Gear menu where you can swap out your current weaponry, gadgets, and other equipment. Weapons, attachments, and gadgets unlock as you level up your Ra[...]

13 MUL TIPL A YER G A ME S C REEN RE TICL E The reticle in the center of the screen indicates where you are aiming. Its appearance changes depending on the type of weapon you have equipped. This reticle indicates the general accuracy of your weapon when firing from the hip – notice the shape and size changes based on certain conditions in-game. M[...]

14 SQUAD MEMBERS Shows the current class and status of the members assigned to your squad. Also shows the current squad leader with a star icon at the top of the list. P L AY E R S T AT U S This display shows your current ammo, grenades, firing mode, and health. Sometimes shows gameplay objective information, like how much money you are carrying in[...]

15 MA P S C REEN Here you can see an overview of the map for the current match. Select a squad member using the mouse and left-click to start playing. Alternatively, select your base or a vehicle using the mouse and left-click to start at that location or vehicle. You can choose your class and loadout quickly via the menu bar at the top of the scre[...]

16 CU STOMIZE S CRE EN CL A SS Each class has a specific job on the urban Battlefield . Read the descriptions and choose the one that best fits your play style. WEAPONS As you gain proficiency with your weapons, new attachments will become available to purchase. Make sure to customize your gun to suit your style of play – read the description for[...]

17 GA DG ET S AN D T AC T ICS VEHICLE AR MORY The Vehicle Armory is a new feature in Battlefield Hardline that allows you to customize your vehicle with a special weapon pickup in the trunk. Anyone on your team can access this weapon – generally these are powerful items that can turn the tide of an encounter! GR A PPL ING HOOK The grappling hook [...]

18 GAM E MODES BLOO D MONEY Police and criminal factions compete to increase their cash reserves. Players must try to grab as much cash as they can carry from a central pile, and return the cash to their base to score points. Each team can steal cash from their opponent’s base, so keep a sharp eye on your ill-gotten gains. Ambush enemies carrying[...]

19 SP E CT A TOR MODE Watch the intense battle between police and criminal factions. Try individual player spectating in both first and third person to make yourself part of the fight or use complete camera control for an easy way to see the mayhem from any angle. It’s a visceral experience showing the scale of the all-out war on crime. BA T TLEL[...]

20 SU PP O RT INST ALL A TIO N A ND T ROUBLE SHO O TING Getting into a new EA game is as streamlined as possible so you can get right into the action, but if you’re stuck anywhere along the way, the below can help. NOTE: You can find all of this information along with links to detailed EA Help articles and instructions at http://help.ea.com/arti[...]

21 BA T TLEFIELD HA RDLINE S U P P O R T FA Q Q: W HER E C AN I F IND M Y G AM E MA NUA L O R A LI ST ING OF G A ME C ON TR OL S ? The official Battlefield Hardline manual is available on the title’s EA Help page right at launch. There you’ll be able to find basic controls, minimum specifications, and other bits of information. You’ll also be[...]

22 Q: W HER E C AN I F IND MO RE A B OU T THE G A ME ’S B ACK GRO UND AN D FE ATUR E S? The official Battlefield Hardline page http://www.battlefield.com/hardline is your main stop for everything related to this cops and criminals take on Battlefield™. You can discover what the single-player mechanics will bring alongside the hard-boiled new se[...]