What Year Does Battlefield 3 Take Place?
Battlefield 3, a military-first-person-shooter video game developed by DICE, is part of the popular Battlefield franchise. The game’s setting and storyline have been debated by fans and critics, leaving many wondering what year exactly does Battlefield 3 take place. In this article, we will delve into the game’s narrative and provide a direct answer to this question.
The War of 2014
Battlefield 3’s campaign takes place during the fictional War of 2014. The war is a simulated global conflict between the US and Russia, with additional conflicts in the Middle Eastern Coalition (MEC). This war is a representation of a possible future timeline, where tensions between nation-states have escalated to all-out war.
China as a Major Player
**China plays a vital role in the War of 2014, operating in tandem with the fictional PLR (People’s Liberation and Resistance) terrorist group. This alliance of forces aims to disrupt world markets and create chaos as part of their strategy.
The Storyline Explained
The game follows two main characters: Sulley, a US Marines sniper, and Darija, a Russian woman seeking revenge against the corrupt Russian government. The players assume the roles of both Sulley and Darija, experiencing the unfolding drama through their eyes. As the story progresses, they become entangled in a web of intrigue and combat, fighting against diverse foes.
Key Features
Here are some critical events and plot points highlighting the War of 2014:
• Platoons: The global war is fought on the grounds of multiple continents. Battlefields range from Middle Eastern deserts to East European cities and even sprawling Asian metropolises.
• Ticking Timer: The war culminates in a rapid and intense sequence of military skirmishes, culminating in a final showdown as a countdown timer ticks off, adding an element of time pressure to the outcome of the war.
Timing and Chronology:
- The Setting: The game takes place primarily in the year 2014, with glimpses of events unfolding two months prior to the "Operation Swordbreaker" phase (September 2012-October 2013) and after the outcome of the war (end of 2014 onwards).