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For the thermal vision weapon sights, see IRNV and FLIR
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US Army Rangers equipped with Night Vision Goggles during a night patrol

Night Vision Goggles, also called NVGs or NODs (Night Optical/Observation Devices), are special helmet mounted binoculars used by military forces to allow soldiers to see in low light conditions. The goggles perform this by using an image intensifier, a vacuum-tube device that converts invisible light into visible light to produce a dimly lit image. The AN/PVS series is the one of the more commonly used NVGs by the United States military, along with the more recently developed GPNVP goggles.

Battlefield 2[]

"The night vision goggles will help you see in the dark."

— In-game description

Night Vision Goggles is a piece of equipment featured in Battlefield 2: Special Forces issued to all kits and factions. They allow better vision in dark areas and can be activated by pressing 7 on the keyboard. While using Night Vision, the player's HUD will be lit with a green tint. Activating night vision does remove some of the players peripheral vision, should the user be exposed to a flashbang blast, the blinding effect will be amplified by the goggles. The goggles also have a limited battery life with a slight penalty when turning them on in terms of battery power. They can be recharged by turning them off for a while.

It is important to note that while all kits and factions are issued Night Vision Goggles, it is the map file that determines whether or not they can be used similar to how Body Armor is issued to classes.

On maps where aircraft can be used, the pilot's night vision will have a grey shade instead of the usual green and have unlimited power compared to the limited vehicle and infantry versions. This also applies to the Commander view.

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Battlefield Hardline[]

"Night Vision Goggles amplify light and allow you to see in low light areas. They are vulnerable to blinding effects from flashlights and lasers. However you can toggle them on and off. It will not function with mid or long range optics."

— In-game description

Night Vision Goggles are an all-class gadget released in Battlefield Hardline: Blackout. They provide improved visibility in dark areas by amplifying light sources and brightening the player's view.

The Night Vision Goggles function somewhat similarly to their Battlefield 2 counterparts. They are equipped in a gadget slot and can be toggled on and off by hitting the button for the corresponding slot, but are activated by default when the player spawns. The goggles provide vision similar to the IRNV scope, brightening the player's view with a green tint and giving players a more noticeable outline, but they do not illuminate heated objects, instead amplifying light sources with white light. Similar to the Gas Mask and FR Mask, the goggles will limit the player's field of view when active with its outline, primarily on the bottom and top of the screen. The goggles can be used with all low-magnification weapon optics, but will be automatically disabled when aiming with any optic with a magnification above 3.5x.

The appearance of the gadget is specific to both factions; Law Enforcers will wear a black balaclava and helmet with GPNVP goggles, while Criminals wear a black balaclava and use AN/PVS goggles on a head strap. Like other masks and helmets, the Goggles cannot be worn alongside other pieces of Headgear.

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Battlefield 2[]

  • The night vision goggles, like the gas mask, is considered a weapon in Battlefield 2, and even has its own kill message ("Night Vision Goggles").
  • There were planned badges awarded for proficient use of night vision, but they were cut at an unknown stage of development. The images, localization, and even requirements still remain in the files.

Battlefield 3[]

Battlefield 2042[]

  • A large number of skins are shown with night vision goggles, some with the GPNVG featured in Hardline, and some with the Steiner PVS-21 low-profile goggles. They are unusable, but as with Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, weapon sights with thermal/IR capabilities do appear.
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