'Battlefield Heroes' tops 3 millon players

A scene from the free-to-play shooter 'Battlefield Heroes.'

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Electronic Arts' free-to-play military shooter Battlefield Heroes has reached 3 million registered players, the publisher has revealed.

The game is part of EA's Play 4 Free model, where players can download the browser-based shooter for free and spend small amounts on upgrades such as weapons or outfits.

As part of the announcement, EA and Battlefield developer DICE have released a new map called Sunset Showdown.

Launched last summer, Battlefield Heroes is a simpler take on the franchise's multiplayer component, featuring cartoonish graphics and a handful of maps and weapons. Read our preview for more details on the game.

Readers, are you still playing Battlefield Heroes?