Winter Offensive Drops Dec 9 with Audio and Mode Fixes
Update 1.1.3.0 lands December 9 as the Winter Offensive drop, with comprehensive audio improvements emphasising combat clarity and footstep positioning. Rush and Breakthrough get rebalanced vehicle spawns, reshaped capture zones, and adjusted M-COM locations on Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak. REDSEC sees armor system clarification and reduced tank mission frequency. Portal adds three new maps: Downtown, Marina, Sandbox.
"Your feedback has been positive about your experience in Escalation after the changes, and we will continue monitoring both internal data and community feedback." — The Battlefield Team
Preview highlights:
Audio overhaul: combat clarity and footstep positioning
Manhattan Bridge and Liberation Peak: rebalanced vehicle spawns, reshaped capture zones, adjusted M-COM positions
Combat: improved hit registration during rapid transitions, refined low-contrast visibility, weapon tuning
REDSEC: armor system clarification, reduced tank mission frequency
Portal: three new maps — Downtown, Marina, Sandbox