In the Name of the Tsar (Battlefield 1 expansion)


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In the Name of the Tsar is the second Battlefield 1 expansion. It adds the Russian Empire, the Supply Drop mode, the Cavalry Lance, 11 infantry weapons and six maps on the Eastern Front and in the Russian Civil War.

Last verified: November 2026 · Game: Battlefield 1 · Type: expansion

Field Value Source
Game Battlefield 1 Wikipedia
Released 5 Sep 2017 for Premium; worldwide two weeks later Wikipedia
Eastern Front maps Lupkow Pass, Galicia, Brusilov Keep, Albion Wikipedia
Russian Civil War maps Tsaritsyn, Volga River Wikipedia
Added Russian Empire faction, Supply Drop mode, Cavalry Lance, 11 infantry weapons Wikipedia

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In the Name of the Tsar launched for Premium Pass holders on 5 September 2017 and worldwide two weeks later. It adds the Russian Empire, the Supply Drop mode, the Cavalry Lance and 11 infantry weapons.

Its six maps split into two groups. Lupkow Pass, Galicia, Brusilov Keep and Albion are on the Eastern Front, while Tsaritsyn and Volga River are set in the Russian Civil War.

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This page records release facts the sources confirm. Gameplay detail for these maps has not been verified and is left out until it is sourced. Premium Pass holders received each expansion before general release.

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Which maps are in In the Name of the Tsar?
Lupkow Pass, Galicia, Brusilov Keep, Albion, Tsaritsyn and Volga River.

What mode does it add?
Supply Drop.

Which factions does it add?
The Russian Empire.

When was it released?
5 September 2017 for Premium, and two weeks later for everyone else.

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