Battlefield Hardline is a first-person shooter developed by Visceral Games in collaboration with EA DICE. Released for the Sony PS3, this title diverges from the traditional military setting of the Battlefield series, offering a cops-vs-criminals dynamic. Players engage in high-adrenaline urban warfare with a focus on speed and tactical team play. The game features a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes where players can assume the role of law enforcement officers or criminals, engaging in heists, hostage rescues, and hot pursuits across detailed urban landscapes.