Nice view of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

We are committed to continue pushing Battlefield 4 even further, fueled by the amazing reception, energy, and excitement that the Battlefield community has expressed. E3 brought the reveal of multiplayer, Commander Mode, Spectator Mode, 64-player next-gen console combat, and introduced the concept of Levolution, allowing players to shape the Battlefield in game-changing ways.

Take a tour in our multiplayer booth
It’s one thing to play with 63 other people online, but to actually stand with them as you play? It’s amazing! Check out these pictures from the E3 showroom floor where we recorded the Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Live Stream. Commander interfaces, custom Battlefield 4 rigs, and dedicated Battlefield fans!

Gamers got their first hands-on with 64-player Battlefield 4 multiplayer on the gloriously chaotic “Siege of Shanghai” map.

Commander Mode announced
Fan-favorite feature Commander Mode is back. Last seen in Battlefield 2, this highly requested feature is making its way to consoles, PC, and tablet computers.

Commander Mode is back — and works on tablets this time around.

This mode allows for a single player to be designated as the commander for each team with the power and responsibility to lead  their teammates to victory. And while the Commander’s role isn’t on the ground, they still possess abilities that allow them to turn the tide of a battle.

Surveillance, vehicle deploys, and tactical airstrikes can all be found in a commander’s arsenal. As squads acknowledge, execute, and complete assigned objectives these increasingly powerful and deadly abilities will become available, meaning that teamplay is more important than ever.

But perhaps the Commander’s most important and powerful asset is their ability to view the entire battlefield in a top-down tabletop mode. From this view they can assign teammates to objectives and strategically command forces to victory.

Watch this video for a glimpse at how you’ll lead your troops into Battle, even while you’re away from your computer or console.

3 days of Battlefield 4 live streaming straight from our booth
Can’t get enough Battlefield 4 Multiplayer? Check out these recordings from the E3 2013 Live Stream, featuring more than a dozen hours of 64-player, unscripted, per-alpha multiplayer gameplay. You’ll also enjoy interviews with DICE staff, expert commentators, and top-tier community members. Big thanks to our hosts Corey Dunn and Alex “GoldenboyFTW” Mendez for their amazing job at guiding our viewers through the game at E3.

Corey Dunn (aka “Dunn”) interviews DICE’s Karl Magnus Troedsson in the opening section of our 3-day live stream straight from our multiplayer booth.

The Battlefield 4 Live Stream was designed for Battlefield fans. We’re proud to say that over just three days it received 2.1 million views, making it the most viewed broadcast on Twitch.tv. We designed this special programming with you in mind, so don’t miss out! Head to http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/e3-live-stream for full daily replays of our massive live streams!

“Siege of Shanghai” multiplayer hands-on
All-out War. Commander Mode. Levolution. Amphibious Assault. Frostbite 3. These concepts define the Battlefield 4 multiplayer experience.

During our time at E3 we began to examine how each would impact Battlefield, continuing to set it apart as the leading online multiplayer shooter. This brief video,  a five minute look at what will spark a billion hours of play, shows just some of the ways these ideas will change the way you play.

“Angry Sea” single player reveal
While many players will spend the majority of their time with Battlefield 4 playing with and against friends in multiplayer, DICE is committed to creating a single player campaign worthy of the Battlefield legacy that fans can be proud to claim as their own. Battlefield 4′s single player missions will change other way Battlefield fans look at a campaign through truly human characters, a dramatic arc that players can invest in, and unique, unforgettable challenges.

But what truly sets Battlefield 4′s campaign apart from past entries is that players will need their multiplayer skills to succeed. By blending in traditional Battlefield multiplayer mechanics, the genuine fraternity of a squad forged through hours of play, and a focus on allowing players to choose how to accomplish their objectives, DICE has set the stage for a campaign as fittingly unique as any online match.

See for yourself. Watch the “Angry Sea” trailer and, if nothing else, marvel at raw power and versatility of the Frostbite 3 engine in the hands of its creators.

Spectator Mode announced
We are happy to announce that the long requested Spectator Mode will definitely appear in Battlefield 4. While we knew that you’d be excited, we’ve been blown away by the response send attention this feature has received.

Producer Daniel Matros talks Spectator Mode with Corey Dunn. You can find this interview in the day 1 live stream recap over at http://bit.ly/1aayq8r (interview starts at 1h49mins)

As a quick reminder, Spectator Mode (like Battlefield 4 itself) is still in pre-alpha stage. This means that we are still working on its design, implementation, and function so any of the content that you may see related to it is subject to change.

Spectator Mode will play a pivotal role in our support of the competitive gaming scene, and we also recognize that many players will use it to make great “Only in Battlefield” videos, analyze the game, learn how to become better players, and seeing the “Only in Battlefield” moments in great Battlefield 4 matches. We are continuing to develop Spectator Mode with all of these functions in mind. You can read our in-depth recap of Spectator Mode at E3 here.

Thanks for tuning in, see you again soon!
Thanks for tuning in during E3 2013. It’s been a blast. Stay tuned for more in-depth details on Battlefield 4 as we near the release of our biggest game yet. Let us know in the comments section below what you think about our E3 show, and don’t forget to vote in our E3 poll at the bottom of this post. See you on the Battlefield! Oh, and Sally says hi. Sally’s the computer running the BF4 single player demo at the Microsoft press conference at E3. The Battlefield crew signed it. Click the pic to go to our Instagram feed for more pictures from the Battlefield.

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Battlefield 4 begins its release on October 29, 2013 and will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Pre-Order now to get the China Rising expansion at no additional cost.

Battlefield 4 Spectator Mode was announced at E3. Here’s what the Spectator Mode HQ in the Battlefield 4 booth looks like.

In our EA press conference on June 10 at E3, we announced that Spectator Mode would definitely be coming to Battlefield 4. The cheers from the crowd as we made the announcement was amazing — we knew you’d be excited, but we’ve been quite frankly blown away by the community response! Now, we’re here to answer your questions and give you some added detail about this core feature.

First, one reminder: Spectator Mode (like Battlefield 4 itself) is still in pre-alpha stage. This means that we are still working on its design, implementation, and function.

If you have already joined our multiplayer booth live stream from E3, you’ve already seen some amazing unedited “Siege of Shanghai” multiplayer gameplay and an early version of our Spectator Mode in action.

For us, the proof is in the game, so we wanted to make sure we could share true 64-player match and a first glimpse of Spectator Mode. What we are showing at E3 is only a preview of what’s in store, though. Spectator Mode will play a pivotal role in our support of the competitive gaming scene, and we also recognize that many players will use it to make great “Only in Battlefield” videos, analyze the game, learn how to become better players, and seeing the “Only in Battlefield” moments in great Battlefield 4 matches. We are continuing to develop Spectator Mode with all of these functions in mind.

We’ve still got a way to go before Spectator Mode is finished, but we knew that you would give us some of the most important feedback we could receive — that’s one of the reasons we love going to these shows. Below, we are addressing some of the questions and comments we’ve received on Spectator Mode so far.

Battlefield 4 Siege of Shanghai Vertical Combat. Click for full size.

Let us know what you think in the comments below. Tune in for the final day of live streaming with multiplayer action from our booth at E3 June 13!

What’s up with the different colors on objectives and soldiers?
The current implementation in Spectator Mode quickly helps spectators identify the two teams (one will always be blue, the other always red). This can be different from a gamer’s first-person view has a different and more granular color coding, where green means squad mate, blue is team mate, and red means enemy. We’re working to implement a color-coding system that will be both consistent and recognizable to bring continuity between matches.

What is the yellow menu bar at the top of the Spectator Mode view?
This is a placeholder design that will be changed in the final code. It will change based upon which player you are spectating in order to help give you instant perspective on the Battlefield.

I saw some glitches in Spectator Mode — What is up with that?
Large parts of Spectator Mode and Battlefield 4 itself are still in early development. It is inevitable that pre-alpha code will have some artifacts like this. The final product will be optimized, but we wanted to give you a first look at what we have in store for you.

One of our main goals with showing Spectator Mode this early is to gather valuable community feedback, so please let us know what you think. Submit your feedback in the comments below or let us know what you think on the official Battlefield Twitter, Facebook, and Battlelog forums.

One more day of Battlefield 4 live streaming coming up! Don’t miss our unedited gameplay from the epic “Siege of Shanghai” multiplayer map where you can take down an entire skyscraper.

Stay tuned here on the Battlefield Blog for all the latest updates straight from E3, including videos, screenshots, daily recaps, and more.

Battlefield 4 Siege of Shanghai Air Recon

Battlefield 4 Siege of Shanghai Tank Escort

Battlefield 4 Siege of Shanghai Vertical Combat

Battlefield 4 Siege of Shanghai Coastline

If you’re looking for just a taste of what it’s like on the floor at E3, feast your eyes on these images from the 64 player setup.

And, if you’re looking for some in-game goodness, here’s a screenshot for your desktop and/or enjoyment!

Be sure to catch the live stream tomorrow, June 12th, starting at 12 PM PST. We’ll see you there!

Starting June 11, we will live stream all 3 days from the Battlefield 4 multiplayer booth at E3! Join us as we show multiplayer footage from the chaotic “Siege of Shanghai” multiplayer map demoed at the EA press conference, get developer interviews, new Battlefield 4 details, and more.

You will be able to follow the 3 days of live streaming right here on the Battlefield Blog. The first day of streaming starts June 11 12.30AM PDT / 9.30PM CET

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If you haven’t heard yet, the big news of the day was the Battlefield 4 multiplayer debut. At the EA E3 Preview event we showed off live, 64 player, Battlefield 4 combat.

And this is just the beginning! We know that Commander mode is a favorite feature for Battlefield veterans. We were proud to announce that it will be returning in Battlefield 4. You can get your first in-depth glimpse and information about BF4′s commander mode in the following video.

And, while we’re busy setting the bar for online gaming even higher, we’re also pushing Frostbite 3 to the limit. Take a look at just one of the explosive locales you’ll play in the Battlefield 4 single player campaign. You might want to grab a towel – you’ll swear you’re out at sea.

If you can believe it, this is only the beginning. All three days of E3 we’ll be streaming live, unscripted multiplayer footage live from the E3 showroom floor. We’ll also be bringing you interviews with DICE staff, top-tier Battlefield community members, and other special guests.

Battlefield 4 stands poised as the dominant force in online, multiplayer gaming. Stay tuned to the official Battlefield Facebook, Twitter, and here on this blog for more details including a link to our E3 livestream.

Prepare 4 Battle on October 29th, 2013. Secure your place on the Battlefield and pre-order now.

Learn more about Commander Mode in Battlefield 4 at the official site.

Stay tuned for 3 days of live streaming straight from our multiplayer booth tomorrow. We will have multiplayer gameplay, developer interviews, new Battlefield 4 videos, and more.

Stay tuned on the Battlefield Blog throughout E3 week for the latest on Battlefield 4.