What separates ‘Battlefield Hardline’ from the rest of the series

Now, Electronic Arts and DICE are changing the game. A new formula is in place as we worked with Lead Multiplayer Designer Thaddeus Sasser at E3 2014

[xploregaming]

The writer of this article couldn't be less informed. Firstly, DICE aren't working on it. Secondly, Marines vs Terrorists? Its always involved Russia and China following a fictional war established at the start of the series. Thirdly, the games have also always included real life locations! Fourthly, jets were also shown in the trailers. . .