Two maps, two modes, and no cap on your progression level

It’s unclear when the nextBattlefield Hardlinebeta will go live, but when it does, it’ll beopen to all playerson PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

Cops and criminals will vie for control in the familiar Conquest mode, as well as engage in high-speed pursuits in Hotwire. The latter is what I imagined when “Battlefieldwith cops” was first thrown around.Looks promising. As for maps, we’re getting two: Dust Bowl and Downtown.

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The firstbeta didn’t leave much of an impression, but I admittedly didn’t give it sufficient time to do so. I’ll give the game another chance, probably. The uncapped player progression is alluring.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.