The Art of Battlefield V
The Art of Battlefield V is a digital art book about the visual development of EA DICE’s World War II game. This PDF edition is available as an instant download after purchase.
Published by Dark Horse Books, the volume follows the creative process from early thumbnail sketches to final on-screen imagery. It brings together concept art and commentary from the team behind Battlefield V.
The book offers a detailed look at weapons, vehicles, characters, battle theaters, and visual branding. It is intended for readers interested in video game art, concept development, and the making of Battlefield V.
Book Overview
The Art of Battlefield V documents DICE’s approach to creating a new portrayal of World War II for the Battlefield series. The book describes research into weapons, vehicles, terrain, and historical settings, with attention to precise visual details and changing combat environments.
Its structure begins with an exploration of the era, followed by chapters on weapons and vehicles and character creation. The central section examines theaters of battle in the Arctic region, North Africa, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. A final chapter focuses on branding.
The book is credited to DICE and published by Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. It includes hundreds of pieces of concept art paired with commentary from the creative team.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An exploration of the World War II era and the creative challenge of portraying it in Battlefield V.
- Research and visual development for weapons, vehicles, paintwork, and precise game details.
- Character creation and the development of visual identities.
- Battlefield environments covering the Arctic region, North Africa, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
- Concept art showing the progression from rough sketches to final on-screen imagery.
- A closing chapter focused on Battlefield V branding.
Why The Art of Battlefield V Matters
The book records how a major interactive world was developed through research, design, and continuous creative decisions. It also shows how DICE sought to respect the history of those who fought in the Second World War while presenting less familiar locations and experiences.
For students, artists, game designers, and Battlefield readers, the volume provides evidence of the connection between concept work and interactive production. Its archival value comes from preserving the development process behind Battlefield V.
Book Details
| Author | DICE |
|---|---|
| Title | The Art of Battlefield V |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Comics,U.S. |
| Publication Location | Milwaukie, OR 97222 |
| Publication Date | 20 Nov. 2018 |
| First Print Edition | October 2018 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 206 |
| Print Length | 200 pages |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 206.1 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 216069035 |
| ISBN-10 | 1506710085 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1506710082 |
| Digital ISBN | 978-1-5067 1-0 16-7 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 2018945983 |
| Item Weight | 1.41 Kilograms |
| Dimensions | 23.6 x 2.31 x 31.45 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank | 507,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Category Rank | 430 in Video Game Art |
| Category Rank | 17,744 in Hobbies & Games |
| Category Rank | 29,332 in Comics & Graphic Novels by Genre |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 (80) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, and no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through the provided download.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Device performance may vary according to the app and operating system.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase through the digital download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download with no physical shipping.
Which devices support the file?
You can read the PDF with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or reading apps.
Download The Art of Battlefield V for a focused visual record of DICE’s game development process.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Page Count | 206 |
|---|---|
| Contents | FOREWORD; CHAPTER ONE: EXPLORING AN ERA; CHAPTER TWO: WEAPONS & VEHICLES; CHAPTER THREE: CHARACTER CREATION; CHAPTER FOUR: THEATERS OF BATTLE; ARCTIC REGION; NORTH AFRICA; FRANCE; GERMANY; THE NETHERLANDS; CHAPTER FIVE: BRANDING |
| Source Credit | DICE |
| Concept Art Credits | Robert Sammelin, Frej Appel, Per Haagensen, Tahir Tanis, Henrik Sahlstrom, Nicholas Shardlow, Johannes Palmblad, Joacim Lindquist, Marcus Pettersson, Bjorn Arvidsson, Linus Hamilton, Rui Mu, Adrian Grist, David Olofsson, Claes Wikdahl, Anton Kavousi, Per Jeppsson, Sebastian Salvo, Joel Dabrosin |
| Publisher Credit | Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. |
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