Electronic Arts today announced that this summer will see the release
of Battlefield Heroes, a free to play PC multiplayer shooter featuring
a Team Fortress 2-like art style.
According to EA, the game will be easy to pick up and play, and
among other things will feature character customization, matchmaking
based on skill level, and a "deep online meta-game."
"We put a different twist on this Battlefield game going with the
cartoon-style graphics and gameplay," said EA DICE senior producer Ben
Cousins. "There's something here for all types of players--be it our
core Battlefield fans or casual gamers. With the new online model, we
will continually add new content to keep the game fresh and keep
players engaged, while integrating player feedback in real time. As a
game developer, it is such a cool new way to make games."
That new content won't be free, as Electronic Arts notes that the
game will generate revenue through advertising and micro-transactions.
No screenshots were released, though the game is featured in the new issue of Games for Windows Magazine.
