The Battlefield series has always been known for its massive battles, destructible buildings, and realistic war zones. But beyond the chaos of online matches, the single-player campaigns gave the series a personal side. They showed the human stories behind the guns and explosions. Some campaigns focused on emotional moments, while others focused on humor or pure action.
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Over the years, EA and DICE experimented with different tones and settings. While some Battlefield campaigns were not so good, including Battlefield 6, others defined what Battlefield storytelling could be. And for that, they can’t be ignored. Beneath the explosions and chaos, these Battlefield campaigns have offered some of the most storytelling and cinematic experiences in first-person shooters.
7 Battlefield 4
A Visually Stunning Campaign With Big Moments But Shallow Story
Battlefield 4
- Released
- October 29, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Shooter
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
Battlefield 4’s campaign is packed with action and cinematic moments. It follows Sergeant Daniel Recker and his squad as they deal with global tensions between the U.S., China, and Russia. The missions take players from collapsing cities to massive naval battles, with explosions and destruction that show off the game’s advanced Frostbite engine.
The story is serviceable but not very deep. It’s mostly there to tie the missions together. Players spend most of their time fighting through enemy strongholds, controlling tanks, or leading assaults while buildings crumble around them.
6 Battlefield 3
A Linear Modern War Story With High Stakes
Battlefield 3
- Released
- October 25, 2011
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Battlefield 3’s campaign focuses on a U.S. Marine, Sergeant Blackburn, caught in a modern global conflict. The missions are cinematic, full of quick camera cuts, explosions, and large-scale battles. It plays like a Hollywood war movie, and the pacing never slows down.
The campaign includes memorable moments like crawling through city streets under sniper fire, a tense jet mission, and chaotic firefights in Paris. The gameplay is sharp and visually impressive, but the story itself feels predictable. It’s designed for intensity, not emotional depth.
5 Battlefield 5
Small War Stories That Highlight Different Perspectives Of WWII
Battlefield V
- Released
- November 20, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Battle Royale
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
Battlefield V’s single-player campaign is divided into short stories called War Stories, just like Battlefield 1. Each story focuses on a different side of World War II, giving players a glimpse into lesser-known parts of the conflict.
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One story follows a young Norwegian resistance fighter; another centers on a Senegalese soldier serving in France; and the most praised one, “The Last Tiger,” puts players in the shoes of a German tank commander near the war’s end. The gameplay also shifts between stealth, open combat, and vehicle missions.
4 Battlefield 1
Short World War I Stories
Battlefield 1
- Released
- October 21, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
Battlefield 1 tells the story of World War I through several short chapters called War Stories. Each focuses on a different soldier: a tank driver, a fighter pilot, a messenger, or an infantryman trapped behind enemy lines. Instead of one long plot, the game uses small human stories to show the war’s scale and suffering.
Each story has a different tone. One mission focuses on friendship and sacrifice inside a tank crew, while another captures the freedom and danger of flying biplanes. The variety keeps the campaign emotional and engaging from start to finish. Battlefield 1 did a good job of showing the human side of war without losing the excitement of large-scale combat.
3 Battlefield Hardline
A Police Drama That Mixes Crime Scenes And Explosions
Battlefield Hardline
- Released
- March 17, 2015
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Fair
Battlefield Hardline breaks from military warzones and turns into a cop story. The campaign follows detective Nick Mendoza, a police officer caught in a web of drug deals, corruption, and betrayal. It feels more like a crime TV show than a war movie, complete with episodes and cliffhangers.
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Each mission focuses on urban action. Players raid gang hideouts, chase criminals through the streets, and investigate evidence. The game lets you arrest suspects instead of killing them, which adds a new tactical layer. But when the bullets start flying, it’s pure chaos, with vehicles, explosions, and city destruction.
2 Battlefield: Bad Company
A Funny, Character-Focused Story About A Squad Of Misfits
Battlefield: Bad Company
- Released
- June 23, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Genre(s)
- Tactical
Battlefield: Bad Company introduced something new with a story filled with humor and personality. It follows Private Preston Marlowe and his squad of troublemakers known as Bad Company. They’re not heroes or villains; they’re soldiers who stumble into chaos while chasing rumors of stolen gold.
The campaign mixes comedy with big action moments. Players blow up buildings, steal vehicles, and take on entire armies while listening to sarcastic banter between squadmates. Each character has a distinct voice, and the writing feels lighthearted compared to the usual grim tone of war games. Bad Company’s campaign might not be emotionally deep, but it’s entertaining. It’s the first Battlefield game where players cared about the characters as much as the explosions.
1 Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Most Balanced Campaign
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Released
- March 2, 2010
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- DICE
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 builds on what made the first one great. The campaign places players back with Preston Marlowe and his squad, but this time the stakes are higher and the tone slightly more serious in places, yet the banter and personality remain central.
Mission variety expands, as players can now engage in better urban combat, vehicle-heavy desert battles, and stealthy infiltration. The game also introduced more open sections where players could choose how to tackle objectives, allowing for emergent tactics that reward creativity.
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