One of the most esteemed franchises in the first-person shooter (FPS) genre, Battlefield has released numerous installments across various settings. Unlike its major competitor, Call of Duty, Battlefield stands out for its commitment to realism, particularly in how its weapons operate.
Since the debut of Battlefield 1942, players have engaged in battles using a variety of artillery, experiencing their heft and calculating bullet trajectories. In this piece, we’ve gathered information on the arsenal available across all games, from the original title up to Battlefield 2042, including expansions, downloadable content (DLC), and even the now-defunct Battlefield: Heroes and Battlefield Play4Free.
For this overview, we include standard weapons, explosives, and other practical gadgets that can be weaponized. However, mounted guns or those accessible from vehicles are not counted. Our primary source for this information is imfdb.org.
Battlefield Has Featured 1,067 Weapons Over the Years
Over its two-decade history, the Battlefield series has provided players with the chance to wield over 1,000 weapons—specifically, 1,067 according to our findings.
While this may seem like a vast number, remember that the franchise encompasses 15 main titles, including spin-offs, and additional weapons through various expansions. Notably, Hardline featured a significant number of new weapons due to its multiple DLCs.
If a weapon appears in multiple games, even if its design is reused, it counts. However, minor variations within the same game are excluded.
Battlefield 2042 Has The Most Weapons: 132
If you’re interested in specifics, Battlefield 2042, the most recent installment as of this writing, boasts the highest weapon count. This includes the Portal mode, which allows players to create custom matches and brings in weapons from earlier games in the series.
Battlefield 2042 alone features 60 weapons (excluding vehicles and mounted guns), while Portal contributes 72 additional options.
If you believe Portal shouldn’t be included in the count, the next title in line is Battlefield 4 from 2013, which offers a remarkable 128 weapons.
On the flip side, the Battlefield game with the fewest weapons is 1943, likely due to its smaller scale, featuring only 12 weapons.
