Battlefield is a popular military first-person shooter video game franchise primarily developed by the Swedish company EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The series focuses on large-scale, online multiplayer battles involving infantry and vehicles like tanks and airplanes, emphasizing teamwork and combined arms warfare. The first game, Battlefield 1942, was released in 2002, and the series has since included various settings from World War II to futuristic warfare. The gameplay is known for its "Conquest" mode, where teams fight to control points on a map. The franchise also features a class system, destructible environments, and has sold millions of copies worldwide. The latest installments continue to expand the multiplayer experience with large player counts and dynamic combat scenarios.