Battlefield 4 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
May 1, 2011

Battlefield 4 Announced

Electronic Arts officially announced Battlefield 4 as the sequel to Battlefield 3, setting anticipation for the next installment in the popular first-person shooter series.

media_release
March 27, 2013

Battlefield 4 Official Trailer Release

DICE released the first official trailer for Battlefield 4 showing enhanced graphics and new gameplay mechanics, generating excitement among fans and gamers worldwide.

release
October 29, 2013

Battlefield 4 Release

Battlefield 4 was officially released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 platforms, delivering new multiplayer experiences and updated gaming mechanics.

release
November 15, 2013

Battlefield 4 Next-Gen Console Release

Battlefield 4 was released for the next-generation consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, showcasing improved visuals and performance.

Battlefield 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

military_operation
October 2013

Operation Aurora

The People's Liberation Army Navy Sea Wolf submarine is seized by U.S. forces, raising tensions between the United States and China.

military_operation
October 2013

Capture of Zhang

U.S. Special Forces, known as Tombstone Squad, infiltrate Shanghai to capture PLR officer Song "Zhang" Zhao.

betrayal
October 2013

Tombstone Squad Betrayal

Tombstone Squad is betrayed during the mission, resulting in a deadly battle and the capture of Zhang slipping away.

military_conflict
October 2013

Shanghai Uprising

Hostilities erupt in Shanghai as the People's Liberation Army and U.S. forces clash violently after the failed operation.

legal_military
November 2013

Trial of Daniel Recker

Lieutenant Daniel Recker is tried for war crimes after the failed mission in Shanghai but is rescued and goes on to continue fighting.

military_conflict
December 2013

Battle of Paracel Storm

Major naval and air combat takes place in the South China Sea amid a massive typhoon, centering around the Paracel Islands.

military_conflict
November 2013

Defense of Pearl Market

U.S. forces defend an insurgent-controlled marketplace in Shanghai, highlighting the urban warfare challenges.

military_conflict
December 2013

Final Confrontation with Admiral Chang

Tombstone Squad faces Admiral Chang in a decisive battle to prevent escalation to full-scale war between superpowers.