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Narvik is a Battlefield V launch map set in the snow-covered Norwegian port of Narvik during the 1940 campaign, with the harbour, the town and the hillside above it as objectives and a night version used in Grand Operations. It pairs with Fjell 652 for the Norwegian theatre.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield V · Type: map
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield V | EA |
| Added | Launch, 20 Nov 2018 | EA |
| Setting | Narvik, Norway, 1940: a snowy harbour town | Game |
| Size | Large | Game |
| Vehicles | Tanks, aircraft, boats | Game |
| Modes | Conquest, Breakthrough, Grand Operations, Frontlines | Game |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Narvik is the snow map: a harbour with ships and warehouses, a town of wooden houses on a slope, and a railway climbing the hill. The night variant, used in the Grand Operation’s opening stage, is one of the game’s most atmospheric settings. Vehicles are present but the town’s narrow streets keep the fight largely infantry.
It is the first map of the Norway Grand Operation and shares the setting with the Nordlys war story.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
The town is where rounds are won. Tanks on the harbour road are strong until Assault players get to the warehouses; the hillside flags are Recon territory with long sightlines over the snow. Fortify the town flags and use the buildings; the open snow between them is as deadly as any field. At night, flashlights and muzzle flashes give positions away, so patience beats aggression.
Community threads from the game’s first winter rate Narvik highly for atmosphere and less so for balance, since the attacking side in Breakthrough has to cross open snow under fire from the hillside. Defenders who fortify the first town flags tend to hold.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2018 | Release | Available at launch | DICE |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Battlefield V forum on this site (2018 to 2021 archive)
- Battlefield V news and updates on this site
- All you need to know about the Battlefield V editions (official, 2018)
Link to section: FAQFAQ
Where is Narvik set?
The port of Narvik in northern Norway during the 1940 campaign.
Does Narvik have a night version?
Yes, used in Grand Operations.
Is Narvik a vehicle map?
Partly. Tanks work the harbour road; the town is infantry.
Which Grand Operation includes Narvik?
The Norway Grand Operation, with Fjell 652.
Which class is best on Narvik?
Medic in the town, Recon on the hillside.
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