A purported leak of Battlefield 1 details was released online and what was revealed are a 20 level single player campaign, 10 multiplayer maps, and a behemoth mode. Other gaming news sites also mention that there is a “Pigeon” mode? Now that is something interesting.

Pigeons did play an important role in World War 1 (as well as World War 2) as they carried messages from the frontlines back to their home coop which is usually the main HQ. Whilst their task may sound easy, it is actually dangerous for the pigeons as enemy soldiers shot at them when they get spotted flying over enemy territory.

So what is the “Pigeon” mode in Battlefield 1 if the reports are true? According to VG24/7, YouTube user AlmightyDaq posted some insider information back in March March about this mode. According to him, this is like a “Capture the Flag” mode wherein the pigeon is the “flag” that needs to be held for a certain period of time before it can be released to carry its message:

That sounds found, but will the pigeon need to be captured in the open or will it be captured whilst in a coop or a cage in certain locations of the multiplayer map? It will be tougher if they need to capture it as it flies around whilst you are shooting back at those trying to get it for themselves to defend and release.

As for the leaked details, also revealed were 42 weapons including 8 melee weapons, and 20 gadgets that include gas masks and syringes. In the single player campaign mode one of the final missions is the disaster at Galipoli so for those not familiar with such missions, they better brush up on their World War I knowledge.

The Behemoth mode is something that many will be curious about and it is speculated is that this will involve the Zepelins and armored trains.

Battlefield 1 is set for release on the 21st of October 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.