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Battlefield V (for PC)

 & Ben Moore Managing Editor, Software

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War Stories

Battlefield V's War Stories are segmented single-player experiences set against the backdrop of World War II.

Multiplayer Gameplay

With massive maps, a good variety of vehicles, and several game modes to try, Battlefield V's multiplayer offering doesn't disappoint, but it doesn't advance the genre at all either.

Open Maps

Maps are generally wide open and accommodate varied play styles, though the stealthy approach typically works best. Furthermore, in some of the levels, you can easily hop into a plane or truck for faster travel; in others, you can ski past enemy ranks.

In-Game Progression

In-game progression is measured across the following categories: Career, Class, Weapon, Vehicle, and Chapter. As you gain experience with each discipline, your rank improves and you unlock relevant gameplay and cosmetic items.

Sights and Sounds

The game is graced with fully detailed maps, destructible items, and cool weather effects. The loud pops and booms of ammunition exploding nearby also contribute to the world's feel, as do the intimidating drone of airplanes and rumbling of tanks.

About Our Expert

Ben Moore

Ben Moore

Managing Editor, Software

My Experience

I’ve been writing and editing technology articles for more than seven years, most recently as part of PCMag's software team. I am responsible for content in the AI, financial, graphic design, operating system, photo and video editing, productivity, and small business categories, among others. I also worked for several years on the consumer electronics team, where I edited articles on topics such as cameras, headphones, phones, speakers, and tablets. Before PCMag, I was at Neowin.net, Tom’s Guide, and Laptop Mag.

The Technology I Use

I use a Lenovo ThinkPad P14s for work and a 2021 Razer Blade 14 for everything else. I also keep a Lenovo Yoga Tab tablet and a HiBy M300 digital audio player. My current phone is a Google Pixel 9a.

As for software, I use Firefox everywhere, as well as Bitwarden and Mullvad VPN. I rely on Adobe Lightroom to edit photos and Google Keep or Microsoft Excel to manage the rest of my life. To organize my music library, I use MusicBee on Windows and Musicolet on Android.

I’m currently split between wired and wireless headphones. I use a Fiio K3 amp/DAC for the Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X headphones and the Moondrop Kato earphones. For wireless audio, I switch between the Shure Aonic 50 (Gen 2) headphones and the Technics EAH-AZ40M2 earphones.

My current camera is a Nikon Z6III.

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