Battlefield 4 is getting updates well over a year since its release. The developers at DICE have announced the exact roll-out times for tomorrow's fall update for the game that's coming out ahead of the Community Operations DLC. The latter update includes the Operation Outbreak map designed in collaboration with players.
Here's what's changing:
– Player movement has been improved to more closely match that of Battlefield 3, while still maintaining the animation fidelity of Battlefield 4.
– The High Frequency Network Update has now been added to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and is set to default. This makes the server update the client on what is happening with greater frequency, resulting in a smoother, more “correct” player experience.
– Reduced visual recoil of guns. This includes all medium and close range sights (except iron sights, IRNV and FLIR).
– The BF4 ”netcode” has seen several tweaks and is now the fastest in the franchise’s history, counting client-to-client values. The delay is now lower than ever, and we’re also looking to improve hit detection.
Full patch notes can be found here.
Additionally, the developers have made a number of significant improvements to the heads-up display (HUD) with a user interface that's "more intuitive than ever." Players can now tinker with the settings to find one that suits their needs, thanks to added customization options.
Here's a trailer for the DLC.
Exact release times for the update are as follows:
- PC: Multiplayer will be offline for 1h starting 08.00 UTC / 1.00 AM PDT
- PS4: Multiplayer will be offline for 1h starting 09.00 UTC / 2.00 AM PDT
- Xbox One: Multiplayer will be offline for 1h starting 10.00 UTC / 3.00 AM PDT
- PS3: Multiplayer will be offline for 1h starting 11.00 UTC / 4.00 AM PDT
- Xbox 360: Multiplayer will be offline for 1h starting 12.00 UTC / 5.00 AM PDT
Here are the release times for the DLC:
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox 360 at 12.00 UTC / 5.00 AM PDT on October 27
- PS4/PS3 for EU at 17.00 UTC / 10.00 AM PDT on October 27
- PS4/PS3 for NA at 01.00 UTC on October 28 / 6.00 PM PDT on October 27
- PS4/PS3 for JP & Asia at 08.00 UTC on October 28 / 1.00 AM PDT on October 28