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Firestorm is Battlefield V’s battle royale mode, developed with Criterion Games and released on 25 March 2019 in Tides of War Chapter 2: 64 players in squads of four on the dedicated Halvøy map, the largest map ever made for a Battlefield game, with a ring of fire closing in, vehicles, and Battlefield’s destruction.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield V · Type: mode
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield V | EA |
| Added | 25 Mar 2019, Tides of War Chapter 2 | EA |
| Developer | Criterion Games with DICE | EA |
| Players | 64, in squads of four (solo and duo playlists at times) | EA |
| Map | Halvøy, Norway | Game |
| Vehicles | Tanks, tractors, cars, helicopters [verify], boats | Game |
| Status | Playable while servers run; no new content after 2020 | EA |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Firestorm was Battlefield’s first and so far only full battle royale until Battlefield REDSEC in 2025. It kept the series’ identity: vehicles including tanks pulled from garages, destructible buildings, objectives that unlock loot and a fire ring instead of a storm. Halvøy, its map, is a Norwegian island ten times the size of a normal map. Criterion built it with DICE; it launched to a warm reception that faded as the mode received little support after 2019.
The archived forum threads on this site track the mode’s reception and the requests for solo and duo modes.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Land away from the objectives, gear up, and move early: the fire closes fast on the edges and the map’s size punishes late rotations. Tanks are strong but loud; a squad in a tank attracts every launcher on the island. Buildings can be fortified and destroyed, which makes end-circles in towns unpredictable. Squad revives work as in the main game, and a Medic-style resupply is the difference in the final circles.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2019 | Release | Squads mode on Halvøy | EA |
| 2019 | Updates | Solo and duo playlists added for periods | EA |
Link to section: SourcesSources
Link to section: FAQFAQ
How many players does Firestorm have?
64, in squads of four.
What map does Firestorm use?
Halvøy, a dedicated Norwegian island map.
Who made Firestorm?
Criterion Games with DICE.
Is Firestorm still playable?
While Battlefield V’s servers run, yes, though the population is small.
Is REDSEC the successor to Firestorm?
Yes. Battlefield REDSEC, released free in October 2025, is the series’ second battle royale.
Discuss Battlefield V in the Battlefield V forum. This page is part of the Battlefield Wiki; see also Battlefield V (game) and every Battlefield game in order.