The fast and furious flavor of Battlefield Hardline multiplayer entails a lot of heat on central parts of the maps. But there is still room – and need – for action from afar. Enter the Professional. Taking care of business with bolt-action sniper rifles and sneaky gadgets, this class is a master of long-range combat and intel gathering.

Playing Professional and mastering sniping takes a bit more finesse than regular gunfights, but the reward of satisfaction from a perfect shot from the distance is oh so sweet. Find a favorite rifle and the perfect attachments for it, head to a good place on the map, practice your aim, and you’ll soon be a long-range combat god, invaluable to your team.

Professional Community Mission

Let’s see how professional you really are in a brand new Community Mission dedicated to the class. Here’s what we want: Hit the streets and lay out 15 million Laser Tripmines before May 4. Yeah, that’s a s**tload of booby traps – but we think you Pros will nail this one. Bag this mission and we’ll award you with a Gold Battlepack full of in-game goodies and a Professional wallpaper.

The Community Mission is active between April 29, 9AM PDT and May 4, 2AM PDT. You can track the mission progress on the Multiplayer/Missions tab on Battlelog.

How to Play as Professional – Tips and Tricks

They be trippin’: To be a better Professional and to pull your weight in the Community Mission, master the Tripmine gadget. These claymore-like babies can be placed on any available surface in arm’s reach and go off when enemies cross their laser beams. Place them smart: in busy, tight quarters and low so enemies can’t see the beams.

Find the perfect gun: There are two main weapon types at the Professional’s disposal: powerful bolt-action rifles and fast-firing semi-auto rifles. Bolt-action rifles bring a lot of pain, but the rate of fire is slow and the mags are limited. Try them out, and see if you prefer them over the semi-auto rifles that pack less punch but are more versatile.

Information is power: The Professional has access to two great gizmos for gaining and distorting information on the Battlefield. The Camera makes enemy movement visible on the minimap for you and your crew, so stick these on strategic places. At $25,800 of your in-game dollars, The Decoy is a bit pricier than the Camera ($6K) but can really make fools of your law-breaking/abiding enemies. When placed on the Battlefield, this noisy box creates phony gun sounds and projects false enemy icons on the opposing team’s minimaps. Use it well, and enemies will be your mind game puppets, going into areas you’d like them to be at.

Stealth 2.0: Battlefield veterans know the value of not being seen. When you’ve scraped together enough cash ($48,000 to be precise) you can unlock the Stealth Training gadget, which reduces the sound of footsteps and actions like opening doors. Stealth Training is perfect for modes like Crosshair and Rescue where you need to stay undetected – and the hood that comes with the gadget is worth the price alone.

* THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM MARCH 26, 2015 AT 9AM PT THROUGH MAY 4, 2015 AT 2AM PT (“PROMOTION PERIOD”). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE (“PRODUCT”) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM, ORIGIN ACCOUNT AND INTERNET CONNECTION AND (FOR CONSOLE PLAYERS) AN XBOX LIVE GOLD OR SONY ENTERTAINMENT ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE AND ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT.

BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE PROFESSIONAL CLASS WEEK IS ACTIVE FROM APRIL 29, 2015 9AM PT THROUGH MAY 4, 2015 2AM PT.  PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY MISSION GOLD BATTLEPACK IS REWARDED UPON SUCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COMMUNITY MISSION FROM MAY 6, 2015 AT 9AM PT AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOGIN INTO THE PRODUCT DURING THAT PERIOD.  BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE PROFESSIONAL CLASS WEEK WALLPAPER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM WWW.BATTLEFIELD.COM/EN_US/HARDLINE/GALLERY FROM MAY 6, 2015 AT 9AM PT.

EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. SOFTWARE MAY INCORPORATE PUNKBUSTER ANTI-CHEAT TECHNOLOGY.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PUNKBUSTER, VISIT EVENBALANCE.COM. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE IS SOLD. MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY CREDITED, NO WEAPON, VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME.

Want to show the developers of Battlefield Hardline who really owns the streets? Throw down in the “Game With Devs” event starting this week.

On April 30 and May 1, players on all platforms will get the chance to play Battlefield Hardline multiplayer against – and together with – devs from Visceral, DICE LA, and DICE Stockholm. We will be doing two livestreams for these events.

If you won’t make the matches, don’t despair – we’ve prepped the livestreams with all kinds of happenings. You can spectate the games, watch interviews with the Battlefield Hardline team, or take part of giveaways if you participate in online multiplayer matches.

Hope to see you on the stream!

Event Times

April 30, 1PM PT – 3 PM PT

May 1, 1PM PT – 3 PM PT

Watch the Live Stream Here

You’ve been patiently waiting and the first patch for Battlefield Hardline is rolling out today on all platforms. From Team Deathmatch spawn point fixes and longer Conquest matches to tuning overpowered weapons and reducing the rate at which the couch can be repaired, the list goes on. We heard you guys, listened and made the top requested changes based on your feedback to make the fight in the streets even more fun. For the full breakdown of fixes per platform, head to the Battlefield Hardline forums.

We didn’t stop there though. Also coming with the first patch is the addition of the Rent-A-Server (RSP) program for consoles (PC players you already got it). Now, console players can personalize their games. How does a private server sound for just your crew? Or how about a custom rotation of your favorite maps and modes? We thought you’d like that, just don’t forget to invite us.

For you newcomers, we understand the competition can be tough right now. If you feel like you need some help, we also added Shortcut Kits that are available for purchase. These are similar to past Battlefield games where you can quickly unlock different weapons, gadgets and vehicle upgrades. To find out more about them, head to the EA Help Site.

Before we let you go, we have one last surprise in store. Coming next month, we will launch the Battlefield Hardline CTE on PC. Although it’s separate from the Battlefield 4 CTE, the Battlefield Hardline CTE will serve the same purpose. Members will be able to help us test gameplay fixes, balance tuning, and upcoming content before it gets into the game. The first thing we’re preparing to test on the Battlefield Hardline CTE is one of the new maps in Battlefield Hardline: Criminal Activity, in addition to netcode and bullet update improvements. We’ll have more info on that and how to sign up soon.

The Battlefest Class Weeks keep on trucking, and it’s now time to give you the low-down of the powerful Enforcer class. Similar to the Support in previous Battlefield games, the Enforcer is the go-to guy when it comes to handing out ammo, shielding teammates from enemy fire, and blowing things up with explosives.

In Battlefield Hardline, Shotguns and Battle Rifles are the characteristic guns for the Enforcer – the Light Machine Guns being Battle Pickups this time around. Chilling behind a Ballistic Shield is also part of an Enforcer’s lifestyle.

Enforcer Community Mission

Let’s see how good you Enforcers are at your game. We’ve prepped a class-specific Community Mission for you, where you have to collaborate on a grand scale to succeed. The world-wide objective: make 25 million Ammo Resupplies before April 27. So get out there with your Ammo Box and make sure your teammates won’t run out of lead. There’s a Gold Battlepack and an Enforcer-themed wallpaper in it for you if you nail this.

The Community Mission is active between April 21, 9AM PDT and April 27, 2AM PDT. You can track the mission progress on the Multiplayer/Missions tab on Battlelog.

How to Play as Enforcer – Tips and Tricks

Hand out ammo: Sharing is caring. Sharing is also earning Cash, ranking up, and getting shoulder pats from your crew. Equip an Ammo Case, throw these on strategic places, and be on the lookout for flashing ammo icons over the heads of your teammates. Wondering why allies are standing awkwardly close to you? They’re just helping themselves to a lead refill by interacting with you.

Shielded from everything: The Ballistic Shield costs 18 Gs to unlock – an ass-saving investment for you and your crew. Let your homies walk behind you and protect them from incoming fire and explosive damage. You can also use the shield as a melee weapon to bash enemy skulls. After receiving a certain amount of damage, the shield is destroyed (and it only had one day left until retirement!)

Breaching Charge: Some sticky explosives and a remote detonator is a simple recipe for endless fun. Use the Breaching Charge to blow vehicles or enemies sky-high, or to booby-trap key areas. This Enforcer gadget is useful in all game modes, but try them out in Hotwire – either attached directly to enemy cars or as traps on busy streets.

* THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM MARCH 26, 2015 AT 9AM PT THROUGH MAY 4, 2015 AT 2AM PT (“PROMOTION PERIOD”). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE (“PRODUCT”) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM, ORIGIN ACCOUNT AND INTERNET CONNECTION AND (FOR CONSOLE PLAYERS) AN XBOX LIVE GOLD OR SONY ENTERTAINMENT ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE AND ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT.

BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE ENFORCER CLASS WEEK IS ACTIVE FROM APRIL 21, 2015 9AM PT THROUGH APRIL 27, 2015 2AM PT.  ENFORCER COMMUNITY MISSION GOLD BATTLEPACK IS REWARDED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COMMUNITY MISSION FROM APRIL 29, 2015 AT 9AM PT AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOGIN INTO THE PRODUCT DURING THAT PERIOD.  BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE ENFORCER CLASS WEEK WALLPAPER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM WWW.BATTLEFIELD.COM/EN_US/HARDLINE/GALLERY FROM APRIL 29, 2015 AT 9AM PT.

EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. SOFTWARE MAY INCORPORATE PUNKBUSTER ANTI-CHEAT TECHNOLOGY.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PUNKBUSTER, VISIT EVENBALANCE.COM. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE IS SOLD. MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY CREDITED, NO WEAPON, VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME.

UPDATED: The winners are in!

Thank you for participating in the Battlefield Hardline Cop Patch Design Contest. We’ve received many great submissions but finally decided on three winners. Their designs have been turned into the awesome Patches you see below.

The winners will each receive one Battlefield Hardline Premium membership and their winning entries will be included in Battlefield Hardline.

Here are the winning submissions:

“Heroes Live Forever” – Designed by Brian Carpenter

“Robbin’ Robbers” – Designed by Bene M 

“The Fuzz” – Designed by Samuel Baucom

ORIGINAL POST: Time to get creative. We know you enjoy browsing through (and showing off) the in-game Patches of Battlefield Hardline. But now we’re stepping this customization up a notch. We challenge you to send us your design idea for a Patch – to honor the cops of Battlefield Hardline.

We’re looking for the most original, creative, and fitting design idea for a cops Patch. Submit your contribution by e-mailing an image file (3 MB maximum) to battlefieldsocial@ea.com, with “Cop Patch Design Contest” in the subject line.

Make sure to read the contest rules before entering – you’ll find all details in there.

Three winners will each receive one Battlefield Hardline Premium membership and have the opportunity for their winning entry to be included in Battlefield Hardline. Good luck.

Terms and conditions apply. Read the full competition rules.