Battlefield Hardline: Criminal Activity DLC - New Weapon & Vehicle Info, New Map Pics

Inching closer to Battlefield Hardline’s first DLC launch, developer Visceral Games is outing more concrete details on what Criminal Activity has to offer.

In a series of blog posts, the studio has lifted the curtain on all of the new weapons and gadgets coming to Hardline, as well as a few screens of some of the new maps that were first shown off in the expansion’s reveal trailer last month. This follows earlier reveals of the new Bounty Hunter game mode and the eight new selectable player masks.

When it comes to new details, we’ve rounded up the most important bits in point form below so you can breeze through it. Have a read and be sure to drop your thoughts in the comments!

Battlefield Hardline: Criminal Activity DLC launches first for Premium subscribers sometime in June on all platforms.

New Weapons

New Pump Action Bullpup Shotgun

Available to Cop factions, Enforcer only
Futuristic shotgun built on cutting edge technology
Can hold 14 rounds of 2 3/4” 12 gauge buckshot
Can equip slugs and breaching rounds

New Battle Rifle

Available to Criminal factions, Enforcer only
Iconic profile, classic look, and modern but lethal function with “amazing” stopping power and range
Fires 7.62MM X 51MM rounds
Options include AP Tracer Rounds, an upgraded stock, extended magazine, and more

New Assault Rifle

Available to Cop factions, Enforcer only
Unique look magnified by its keg style charging handle
Slower rate of fire but easier to control
Fires 7.62MM X 51MM and is “very effective” at mid-to-long ranges
24 round capacity, 25 after a tactical reload is performed

New Submachine Gun – FREE DOWNLOAD TO EVERYONE

Available with gameplay patch, same time as Criminal Activity DLC launch
Available to Cop and Criminal factions, any class
Classic, historical, throwback design
Slower rate of fire but easier to control
Limited options for customization, grip and extended magazine only
Fires .45 caliber slugs

New Gadgets

AP Tracer Rounds

Available for Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, and Designate Marksman Rifles
Available to Cop and Criminal factions
Deals greater damage to armored targets, including armored insert and armored vehicles
Tracers make rounds more visible

Breaching Rounds

Available for Shotguns
Available to Cop and Criminal factions
Short range explosive 12-guage rounds designed to open doors
Can be toggled on and off
Can be used to safely open a door that has been sabotaged
Effective in close quarters combat

New Battle Pick-up

Nail Gun

10 nail capacity with a total of 4 magazines
Fires nails with aid of a .27 caliber cartridge
Effective in close quarters combat
Capable of killing with one headshot and keeps players suppressed (appear off mini-map)
Fast drop-off due to small caliber

New Vehicles

Lowrider

Available to Criminal factions
Sedan-class transport vehicle designed with mid-60s flair
Fully customizable and comes equipped with all the bells and whistles already acquired on the sports sedan
Two-tone leather interior, custom musical horn, and a hydraulic suspension controlled by the driver
Can carry three passengers who can move up and sit against the door

Pick-Up Truck

Civilian transport vehicle found in Backwoods
Enclosed cab seats two and the front passenger can move up and sit on the door for a better angle of attack
Two passengers can sit on the low sides of the truck bed and aim all around the vehicle
Additional passenger can crouch behind the tailgate and cover the rear of the vehicle

Lastly, Visceral Games has outed a batch of screens for two of the four new maps available in Hardline’s Criminal Activity DLC.

New Maps

CODE BLUE

Infantry-focused map
Plays best on modes like Blood Money and Conquest
Caters to all classes
Set in a Miami nightclub inspired by shoot-out scenes from contemporary action movies – overstimulated color, music, light, and action.