Rear View: Is Battlefield IV Worth Playing?

Game Overview.

Environmental Destruction.

Battlefield 4 handles environmental destruction better than just about any other game before it and since, with even Battlefield 2042 failing to capture the spectacle of a collapsing skyscraper or bursting a dam, flooding the map in the way that Battlefield 4 did.

While Battlefield 4 was not the first (nor the last) Battlefield title to allow for elemental destruction, when considering the limitations of 8th-generation hardware, what DICE could accomplish without the aid of powerful local or server-based resources is nothing short of miraculous.

Bad Launch.

At launch, Battlefield 4 was a buggy mess, and while DICE worked tirelessly to address the most pressing issues, over a year later, when Battlefield Hardline launched, Battlefield 4 was still a mess, widely regarded by the gaming community as one of the least optimised titles of all time.

This would only begin to change in earnest during Battlefield 4’s second year of life, with a series of updates vastly improving game performance, resulting in a wave of goodwill that continues today.

Because of these updates, Battlefield 4 enjoys the benefits of a small but active community on all platforms nine years after release, something that is relatively unheard of in the genre, with only a few first-person shooters able to maintain stable matchmaking for more than two years.

Battlefield IV FAQ

Battlefield IV is a first person shooter game developed by Dice and published by Electronic Arts, it released on 29 October 2013, and is available on PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Is Cross-Platform Multiplayer Supported?

Battlefield IV supports:

• ☑ Cross-Generational Multiplayer
• ☑ Cross-Generational Parties

Is There Group Finding/Matchmaking Support?

Battlefield IV offers the following matchmaking options:

• ☑ Region-Based Matchmaking
• ☑ Solo Matchmaking
• ☑ Group Matchmaking
• ☑ Server Browser

Are There In-Game Microtransactions?

The Battlefield IV in-game store sells:

• ☑ Cosmetic Items
• ☑ Pay for Convenience Items

What Peripherals Are Supported?

Battlefield IV supports the following peripherals:

• ☑ Console - Controller
• ☑ PC - Controller
• ☑ PC - Mouse and Keyboard

Is There Any Mature Content?

Battlefield IV is rated PEGI 18+ and contains:

• ☑ Bad Language
• ☑ Drug Use
• ☑ Mature Themes
• ☑ Violence

Final Verdict.

Despite a shaky start, Battlefield 4 became one of the most beloved titles in the franchise’s history. It is still worth playing in 2024, despite its diminished player base and lack of 9th-generation optimisation.

Is Battlefield IV Worth Playing?

We found Battlefield IV to be a good game, meaning it is likely to be enjoyable for most players, despite having a few areas that could be improved upon.

Please Note

Rear View is a review format we use to discuss older games that are no longer receiving official updates or active developer support, and are instead being kept alive through community patches, mods, servers, or fan support.

Rear View articles should not be viewed as representative of the length, depth, or overall format of our traditional review coverage.