A notable leaker suggests that Battlefield 1 will be made available for free next week. The World War I-based first-person shooter, released in 2016 and developed by DICE, is the fifteenth installment in the long-running Battlefield series. The game was praised for its single-player campaigns, improved gameplay, and unique WWI setting.

Publisher EA recently announced Battlefield 2042, the next installment in the first-person shooter series which will adopt a near-future setting. The publisher recently revealed that Battlefield 2042‘s rumored sandbox mode will feature maps from old Battlefield games, allowing players to revisit familiar locations within the upcoming title. The game will reportedly feature a secret mode that has not yet been officially revealed, though many rumors suggest that it will be a sandbox mode featuring parts of older franchise maps. Sandbox mode, popularized by the Halo series of sci-fi shooters, would allow players to freely explore an open area and design their own battles. EA has now officially confirmed that Battlefield 2042 will incorporate old maps, so it seems that the rumored sandbox mode will actually become a reality. EA also recently revealed that Battlefield 2042 will feature crossplay and cross-progression systems, allowing players to enter combat with or against other players regardless of what system they’re using.

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Battlefield and Call of Duty leaker Tom Henderson recently teased that Battlefield 1 will become free to download next week. While this fact is certainly unconfirmed, Henderson claims that the 2016 title may only be made free on PC rather than on all systems. The WWI shooter is already available via Xbox Game Pass, but this rumor suggests that the game will be available for free to all players regardless of their Game Pass subscription.

Battlefield 1 was released less than five years ago, but already the game’s graphics have been surpassed by more modern titles. However, a Battlefield 1 graphics overhaul mod has been created to give the aging game a gorgeous new coat of paint. The Reshade Ray Tracing mod brings the game’s visual up to the present day, with realistic reflections and global illumination making the WWI title nearly photorealistic. Using the mod players can enjoy the game’s highly-praised gameplay without suffering from dated visuals.

Battlefield 1 is well-regarded among Battlefield fans, with the title’s unique WWI setting providing innovative opportunities for gameplay and settings. While franchise fans are now looking ahead to the release of Battlefield 2042, many will return to Battlefield 1 until the new installment is released. Tom Henderson’s claims are by no means confirmed, but fans may want to hold off on purchasing the game until next week for the chance to download it for free.

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Battlefield 1 is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Source: Tom Henderson/Twitter

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