Battlefield Play4Free is a new, free, web-based shooter from Electronic Arts that promises to give fans yet another way to enjoy DICE's modern warfare franchise. Did I mention it was free?

The free-to-play title will feature 32-player multiplayer and pack the same highly-polished punch fans have come to expect from DICE’s acclaimed military shooter series. In classic Battlefield fashion, players will have access to a wide array of weaponry and 16 vehicles, such as the Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter and the Russian T-90 tank.

"We broke new ground in 2009 with the launch of Battlefield Heroes; a game that has 6M registered players worldwide. Now we are complementing that arcade shooter with a core, realistic Battlefield shooter experience that fans have been clamoring for," said senior producer James Salt. "Battlefield Play4Free is for serious shooter fans who are looking for a premium — but free — experience that rivals top console titles."

Here are a few screenshots EA released via Twitter today:

The full game won’t go live until spring 2011, but you can head over to the game’s site to sign up for the beta, which starts November 30.

EA also released a new Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Hill 137 trailer today. I know. None of this is the Battlefield 3 news you've been craving, but it should hold you over.

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