The series' competitive multiplayer skews mostly towards the grandiose: huge maps, massive player counts (at least for online shooters), and a wide array of vehicular, aerial, and infantry combat.  While the vast scope is largely what keeps Battlefield games distinct and popular, it can be difficult to transition into this expansive mindset for players who are largely used to more small-scale affairs.  The Combined Arms mode was created to alleviate that issue, as it cuts the human player count down to four and charges the squad with surviving an AI assault in various co-op specific missions and modes.

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