Yes, Battlefield Hardline is a standalone title in the Battlefield series.
Yes, Battlefield Hardline is a standalone title in the Battlefield series.
You're confused because a game using the same engine shouldn't just be DLC. It feels completely different—everything looks and works new, with updated textures, sounds, physics, networking, and even maps. It's like everything has been reworked.
Separate? Yes. Is it necessary? No. Should I pay $60 for minimal work? Absolutely not!
It seems someone is testing the waters. Recent EA server issues have been quite severe across all games.
It relies on the same game engine as BF4. However, many Cod games have utilized identical engines since CoD4, which makes sense. Early feedback suggested it might work better as an expansion rather than a standalone title.
Not even a penny worth of it for me. Haven’t played Battlefield in ages; my last game was Bad Company and I didn’t enjoy it. BF shouldn’t have a storyline or campaign—just an offline experience (AI conquest style, the classic way), offering great value for the price.