Battlefield 5's stunning new Mediterranean map arrives this week Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Battlefield 5's stunning new Mediterranean map arrives this week Crete-ical hit. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 28 May 2019 38 comments Been busy duking it out in the muddy Nordic trenches of Firestorm mode? Fancy a holiday? DICE has you covered, as Battlefield 5's new Mediterranean map Mercury has finally been unveiled. Unfortunately warfare is still included in this holiday package. The map comes as part of Chapter 3 of Tides of War, (as outlined by DICE's live service roadmap), and will be downloadable for free on 30th May. Aside from looking pretty, Mercury is also based on the real-life events of 1941, where the British sought to fend off invading Nazi paratroopers in Operation Mercury (also known as the Battle of Crete). DICE describes Mercury as a medium-large map focused on "verticality, all-out war and asymmetrical vehicle forces". Appropriately, the Brits will dominate the tank game, while the Germans "control the skies" with more planes than their allied opponents. While the trailer makes me want to dip a toe in (just look at that water), some players have expressed disappointment at the lack of new features or modes to change up the gameplay, and others are concerned by the slow rate of map releases. Meanwhile, Battlefield 5's battle royale mode Firestorm - added back in March - seems to have gone down well with some players (or at least with our own Ian Higton, who has been very much sucked in). Next on the schedule is new mode Outpost, which arrives in June, along with Chapter 4: Defying the Odds, which promises further new maps and modes. At least they're being upfront about the content. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store