EA reveals Battlefield 1943 release date [update]

by Ben Gilbert { Jun 28th 2009 at 5:00PM }

Hey, remember when we gave away all those codes of Battlefield 1943 just after E3 and there was a bit of confusion surrounding when you could use them -- er, ya know, actually play the game? Don't worry, we were confused too, but according to June's official EA Newsletter, the long awaited online shooter from DICE will be hitting your digital store shelves on July 9th.

Interestingly, the game description no longer lists a PC version, making the delayed iteration of Battlefield 1943 that much less of a possibility -- a strange one at that, considering the franchise's PC roots. Either way, those of you that snagged codes for the game back in early June should start getting ready for battle by talking to our friends in the JPAG and setting up a game night. Talk about two tastes that taste great together.

Update: DICE producer Gordon Van Dyke said today on EA's UK forums that "We are close to confirming our dates (Xbox 360 date & PS3 date), but still need to settle a few minor things." Looks as though the release date listed in the newsletter is still unconfirmed, unfortunately. Sorry, folks -- and thanks to everyone who sent this in!

[Thanks, Iain!]

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Tags: battlefield, battlefield-1943, dice, ea, electronic-arts, newsletter, psn, release-date, xbla

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Kyle Nichol @ Jun 28th 2009 5:04PM

I'm hoping the release will be worldwide, but knowing Sony, we Europeans will have to wait a month or six for it to come out here.

centrinoduo91 @ Jun 28th 2009 5:10PM

yeah...

the truth sucks :(

we have to add 3 months on to every date given XD

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:28PM

You're joking right? The game is developed BY Europeans. It's simultaneous worldwide release. Perhaps one day earlier on 360 since XBLA games are released on Wednesdays and PSN games are out on Thursdays.

Billop @ Jun 28th 2009 6:45PM

@MrKlorox

your kidding? LittleBigPlanet and Killzone 2 were both developed by Europeans and Both were released in the US first

Kyle Nichol @ Jun 28th 2009 7:04PM

I can't think of a single PSN game Sony has released worldwide at the same time. Hell, we've yet to get Tekken 2 as a PSone Classic after it was released in Japan and America TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO. It's so bad, it can't be typed without capitals.

Copland @ Jun 28th 2009 7:17PM

Who knows ?
Most foreign stuff (U.S & European games) get delayed in Japan,
but with BF1943, its coming out on July 9th here too.
So you might get it on July 9th too.

Keep your fingers crossed ;)

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 7:28PM

Well, regardless, this game is worldwide simulrelease. At worst with a 3-day span.

It's okay that you don't know since you don't keep up with all the BF1943 info... but it is. Stop worrying.

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 7:30PM

Crap. nevermind that last comment. forgot about the digital-only aspect for a second. This means it will be same day, with one in between 360 and PS3 due to release schedule pattern (Wednesday vs Thursday). If you people want to make yourself worry unnecessarily, by all means feel free to do so. Just know you don't have to.

David @ Jun 28th 2009 7:41PM

@Billop: Are you kidding? I dont know about LittleBigPlanet, but Killzone 2 was released the 25th in Europe, and 27th in US and UK!

Kyle Nichol @ Jun 29th 2009 4:02AM

Where did you hear it will be a worldwide release? Is there a press release for it?

MarkHawk @ Jun 28th 2009 5:06PM

Oh great... After the 4th of July weekend... After my friend gets sent to Germany for more training. Damn it! :( Why would you release it after a Holiday weekend!

SpaceFox @ Jun 28th 2009 5:09PM

LOL. This is wrong. Way to go joystiq... ever read the EA UK 1943 forums?

Ben Gilbert @ Jun 28th 2009 5:26PM

I've been looking for it online for a bit now, actually. Is there some sort of a hard statement you could point me to, SpaceFox?

Ben Gilbert @ Jun 28th 2009 5:44PM

Updated. Sorry! You can understand how we might be confused after EA's Official Newsletter has information regarding a release date and it's not listed as incorrect anywhere on a whole mess of Google searches. Anyway, the piece has been updated with appropriate information, though I'd still bet the game hits right near that date. :P

SpaceFox @ Jun 28th 2009 5:44PM

Why sure thing Ben. I contacted you guys with this information but I don't think you've seen it yet, so...

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/10010946-post15.html

SpaceFox @ Jun 28th 2009 5:45PM

Same minute post, lol.

SpaceFox @ Jun 28th 2009 5:50PM

Hey Ben, the post you linked to in the update isn't the post I was referring to that stated that EA was incorrect. This is what I was talking about:

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/10010946-post15.html

GordonVanDyke directly commented toward the EA newsletter there, saying it was incorrect. The post you linked to on the EA UK forums wasn't a direct response to the newsletter...

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:31PM

Yeah, Space Fox's link is more accurate and clears up more details.

Leroy_Octopus @ Jun 28th 2009 5:15PM

I'm not a PC guy, but this doesn't seem fair to their fans.

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:06PM

What doesn't? The fact that they refuse to make a port and instead insist on building the PC version properly?

Yeah... I'd pissed too. /sarcasm

Cosmo (formerly Chin-Poh) @ Jun 28th 2009 6:13PM

MrKlorox, are you sure that they won't just port the 360/PS3 version to the PC or make a version more optimized for the PC?

jynxycat @ Jun 28th 2009 6:29PM

Just play 1942, it's basically the same game, with worse vehicle controls.

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:31PM

@Cosmo: Absolutely. That's what the Dice dev team said. In fact I think it was Gordon Van Dyke who stated that. I'll try and find a link.

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:33PM

here it is: http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/227219.page

Cosmo (formerly Chin-Poh) @ Jun 28th 2009 6:37PM

Thank you MrKlorox.

Azbulldog @ Jun 28th 2009 5:19PM

The www.battlefield1943.com/E3Redeem now no longer even shows up and gives a 404, hmm.

djpenny1 @ Jun 28th 2009 6:08PM

i cant wait for this game

RIP BILLY MAYS

Dethgar @ Jun 28th 2009 5:24PM

This is a PC player, not caring if the game comes to my favorite platform. This is a PC player, who is sick of WWI and II shooters.

Leroy_Octopus @ Jun 28th 2009 5:37PM

This is a console gamer not caring what you have to say.

Leroy_Octopus @ Jun 28th 2009 5:41PM

This is a console gamer wondering when there was a WWI shooter.

AustinAM @ Jun 28th 2009 5:57PM

@Leroy_Octopus

Obviously, you care enough to comment.

Leroy_Octopus @ Jun 28th 2009 6:02PM

I know if I could edit the comment I would have just used the second one.

MrKlorox @ Jun 28th 2009 6:12PM

As an actual videogamer who thinks platform fanboyism is for absolute douches, the information was confirmed to be "unofficial" and potentially inaccurate. Just cause it doesn't list the PC game, doesn't mean it was canceled. And even if it wasn't, it would be released around the same time Bad Company 2 drops (for PC and consoles)... which is weird to release a competing product to the one you had JUST released. And as a BF fanatic, that just seems like it would split the userbase further.