Published by: Wargamer Topic: Retro Revival & Platform Performance
When Battlefield 1 launched in October 2016, it was a gamble. DICE, the studio known for high-octane modern military shooters, traded drone strikes for biplanes and assault rifles for bolt-actions. The result was a critical and commercial smash, selling over 15 million copies. But for years, if you wanted to play it on PC, you had to go through EA’s Origin (now EA App) launcher. battlefield 1 steam
Then, in June 2020, EA and Valve ended a long-standing feud. The entire Battlefield catalog, including Battlefield 1, stormed onto Steam. Now, years into its lifecycle, the question isn't "Is it good?"—it’s "Is it alive on Steam?" Published by: Wargamer Topic: Retro Revival & Platform
The answer is a resounding yes. Here’s why the Great War is seeing a second wind. But for years, if you wanted to play
Unlike modern shooters that treat single-player as a tutorial, BF1’s anthology is a masterpiece. "The Runner" (Gallipoli) and "Friends in High Places" are worth the price of admission alone. On Steam, these are a great way to earn easy achievements while waiting for multiplayer downloads.
On Steam, the game runs beautifully. Even on mid-range hardware, you can expect high framerates. The Frostbite engine shines here; the lighting, mud, rain, and destruction still look better than many games released today. It is a stunning game to look at, from the white sands of Gallipoli to the burning ruins of Amiens.
Because Battlefield 1 is on Steam, you get access to community features that the Origin version lacks: