From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play EA DICE’s Battlefield 1943 on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Battlefield 1943 will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80).
In Battlefield 1943 you pick your own path — be it as a rifleman, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. Whatever you choose, in Battlefield 1943 you get to enjoy the thrill of a fully featured online shooter.
Game features include:
By land, sea, and air! Unleash wide destruction with bombing raids, tanks, or fighter planes launched from aircraft carriers and enjoy one of the best vehicle experiences in any multiplayer game.
Varied locations: Play with 24 players online in three beautiful and destructible locations from the Pacific theatre. Whether you choose Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, or the classic Wake Island, jump into the best balance of infantry combat complemented by land, sea, and air vehicles.
Frostbite-enabled destruction: Watch as the beautiful Pacific islands quickly turn into scarred battlefields as destruction rains upon you and your fellow soldiers as you fight to win the battle!
Ranking, persistence, and squad support: Featuring a deep, persistent ranking system accessible through a fully enabled website, track your stats and follow the leaderboards on the web. Jump directly into a squad to set up private matches and play with your friends.
Watch the Battlefield 1943 launch trailer:
Today on Xbox 360, tomorrow on PS3, and on PC due September 2009.
From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play EA DICE’s Battlefield 1943 on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Battlefield 1943 will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80).
