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Empire’s Edge is a Battlefield 1 launch map set in a Mediterranean coastal town on the Adriatic, with a lighthouse, harbour, cliffside streets and a hilltop fort, fought by Italy against Austria-Hungary. It is the second map of Iron Walls and one of the two launch maps with the Dreadnought Behemoth.
Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 1 · Type: map
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Game | Battlefield 1 | EA |
| Added | Launch, 21 Oct 2016 | EA |
| Setting | A coastal Italian town on the Adriatic, with a lighthouse and harbour | Game |
| Size | Large | Game |
| Behemoth | Dreadnought | Game |
| Vehicles | Tanks, armoured cars, cavalry, aircraft | Game |
| Operations | Iron Walls (second map, Italy defending) | Game |
Link to section: What it isWhat it is
Empire’s Edge is the pretty one: terracotta roofs, a lighthouse on the point, a harbour with boats and a fort on the hill. Tanks and armoured cars work the coast road, infantry the town, and the Dreadnought appears offshore as the Behemoth, shelling the town from the sea. Aircraft are strong over the open water.
In Iron Walls the Austro-Hungarian attack comes to it after Monte Grappa, and Italy defends the town and the fort.
Link to section: How it playsHow it plays
Hold the town, not the coast. The harbour and lighthouse flags are contested by boats and the Dreadnought; the town’s interior flags are where infantry wins. Tanks on the coast road are strong but exposed to the stationary anti-tank gun and aircraft. The Dreadnought’s guns outrange everything, so the defending team needs to use the fort’s heavy artillery against it. Scouts love the lighthouse; everyone else knows to shell it.
It is one of the few launch maps where every vehicle class has a role at once, which is why it stayed in most server rotations through the game’s life.
Link to section: Changes by patchChanges by patch
| Date | Update | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2016 | Release | Available in Conquest, Operations, Rush, Domination, Team Deathmatch and War Pigeons | DICE |
Link to section: SourcesSources
- Battlefield 1 forum on this site (2016 to 2021 archive)
- Battlefield 1 Apocalypse release notes (official, Feb 2018)
- Battlefield 1 first patch release notes (2016)
Link to section: FAQFAQ
What is the Behemoth on Empire’s Edge?
The Dreadnought, offshore.
Which Operation includes Empire’s Edge?
Iron Walls, as the second map after Monte Grappa.
Does Empire’s Edge have boats?
Yes, in the harbour, plus tanks and aircraft.
Where is Empire’s Edge set?
A coastal Italian town on the Adriatic.
Is Empire’s Edge good for infantry?
In the town, yes. The coast road belongs to armour.
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