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China Rising is the first Battlefield 4 expansion, adding four mainland China maps (Silk Road, Altai Range, Dragon Pass and Guilin Peaks), ten assignments, new vehicles and the Air Superiority mode.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 4 · Type: expansion
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 4 | Wikipedia |
| Announced | 21 May 2013 | Wikipedia |
| Released | 3 Dec 2013 for Premium; 17 Dec 2013 for everyone else | Wikipedia |
| Maps | Silk Road, Altai Range, Dragon Pass, Guilin Peaks | Wikipedia |
| Added mode | Air Superiority | Wikipedia |
| Other additions | Ten assignments and new vehicles | Wikipedia |
| Availability | Free for pre-orders; part of Battlefield 4 Premium | Wikipedia |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
China Rising was announced on 21 May 2013 and shipped free to pre-order customers. Premium members received it on 3 December 2013, with general release on 17 December 2013. It adds four maps set in mainland China, ten assignments and new vehicles, and introduces the Air Superiority mode.
Wikipedia also records that Battlefield 4 was banned in China in December 2013, after China Rising’s release. Officials viewed the game as a national security and cultural threat, and a PLA-affiliated newspaper criticised it.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
This page records release facts that the sources confirm. The wiki has not verified gameplay detail for the maps in this release, so descriptions of play are left out until they are sourced. See the Battlefield 4 game page for the full list of launch maps and expansions.
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Wikipedia: Battlefield 4
- Battlefield 4 forum on this site
Link to section: FAQFAQ
When was China Rising released?
3 December 2013 for Premium members and 17 December 2013 for everyone else.
Which maps are in China Rising?
Silk Road, Altai Range, Dragon Pass and Guilin Peaks.
What mode does China Rising add?
Air Superiority.
Was China Rising free?
It was free for pre-orders. Others bought it separately or through Premium.
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