Attention Battlefield Platoon! Arriving at the end of the Summer, the highly anticipated In The Name Of The Tsar expansion will be available for Battlefield 1 on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. The upcoming DLC, will focus highly on the Eastern Front of World War I as well as the Russian Army. EA described the expansion by stating, "Enter the war’s biggest front with the Russian army and fight in snow-covered ravines and a freezing archipelago in 4 new maps". The DLC is speculated to cost $14.99 USD for non-premium members and will be included in the premium pass for those who have purchased it. The DLC is speculated to include 4 New Maps, 5 New Weapons, New Vehicles, as well as the Russian Army faction. New Codex Entries and Dog Tags will also be introduced. The expansion pack will most likely raise the level cap to 120 from the current cap of 110. EA also announced they will be revealing their "first look" at the expansion at their EA play event scheduled for June 10th. It has been rumored that premium pass users will be able to play the expansion at the time, but it has not been confirmed. The expansion will most likely not be apart of the upcoming May or June monthly updates that EA has announced. New Weapons! Although no weapons have been confirmed by DICE yet, speculation has it that 5 new weapons will be introduced into the game. Parabellum MG14 A redesign of the MG 08, the Parabellum MG14 was a 7.9mm machine gun utilized in World War 1 intended for use on Aircraft and Zeppelins. Fedorov Avtomat A 6.5x50mm Infantry Rifle issued to Russian Troops in 1915. Double Barrel Shotgun 12 Gauge, 2 Cartridge Shotgun used by all sides during WW1. Mosin-Nagant A 7.62mm Marksman Rifle used by Russian Forces before and after WW1. *These are just speculations relating to the expansion and have yet to be confirmed by EA. New Maps! Not a lot of information is currently known about the upcoming maps, EA has confirmed that there will be a total of 4 new maps. Galicia (Eastern Europe) set during the Brusilov Offensive Freezing Archipelagos set during the Albion Assault Snow Covered Ravines at Lupkow Pass *Again this is just speculation regarding the new maps and has yet to be confirmed. 1st Russian Women's Battalion of Death A female scout character will be playable in the new DLC according to EA. 15 All-Female Battalions were established in 1917, but only two made it to the front lines. One of those being the 1st Russian Women's Battalion of Death. Concept Artwork!
Attention Battlefield Platoon! This afternoon at EA Play, DICE released the first bit of OFFICIAL information about the upcoming September DLC, In The Name of The Tsar. They were also generous enough to release a trailer! 6 New Maps! 6 Maps in total have been confirmed with information on four being released thus far! DICE stated, "History has more in store for the Russian army. Stay tuned for info on two extra maps coming to the most extensive Battlefield 1 expansion pack yet." Lupkow Pass - Fight in the snow-covered ravines of the treacherous Lupkow Pass. Against this dramatic backdrop, the vertical fights are as bitter as the cold. Albion - Partake in the skirmishes of the Albion assault in a freezing archipelago. In this massive invasion of the Baltic peninsula, the German Empire attacks with infantry, dreadnoughts, and aircraft against the heavy coastal gun batteries of the Russian forces. Galicia - In the midst of the epic Brusilov Offensive, the Russian Empire is fighting to push back the Austro-Hungarian forces in the Russian countryside. Take on an open map focused on infantry, cavalry, and light vehicles. Brusilov Keep - The Russians have pushed their enemy into a small mountain town, but the Austro-Hungarians are making a strong stand. Experience close-quarter fights by the Carpathians on an infantry-focused map. 11 New Weapons! Expand your arsenal with 11 new, Russian-themed weapons including the Mosin-Nagant M91, together with new melee weapons, and the Russian Standard 1912 grenade. New Vehicles! Pilot the massive Ilya-Muromets Heavy Bomber, wield the amped-up firepower of the Putilov-Garford Heavy Armored Car, and spawn strategically on the Y-Lighter Landing Craft. New Game Mode! Supply Drop: Join a fast-paced fight for supplies on the Eastern Front as planes airdrop everything needed to outgun and outscore your opponents. New Stationary Weapon! Defend your positions the powerful coastal gun batteries. Evolved Cavalry Gameplay! Ride with the legendary Hussars and charge into battle with new tactical possibilities. Master the all-new lance and evolved horse move set. The bayonet charge is now available on the horse.
