DICE is taking a victory lap. In November 2021, the tumultuous launch of Battlefield 2042 threatened to sink EA’s flagship shooter franchise for good. There were complaints ranging from the strength of the featureset to the stability of the servers and, while we’ve witnessed some incredible comeback stories in recent …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 publisher denies claims that development is down to “a skeleton crew”
Battlefield 2042 publisher EA is denying claims that development on the game is down to “a skeleton crew.” Right on the heels of Battlefield 2042’s much-maligned season 1 update, insider Jeff Grubb made claims on the GrubbSnax (opens in new tab) podcast that the publisher is looking to move on …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 Exodus Conquest explained
Battlefield 2042 Exodus Conquest is a new limited-time mode in the chaotic multiplayer shooter that seeks to tone down the chaos by reducing the player count. The mode will also see the introduction of classic Battlefield 2042 Portal maps to the mode’s map rotation, adding in lots more variety. While …
Read More »All Battlefield 2042 weapons to unlock in multiplayer
There are plenty of Battlefield 2042 weapons to choose from and use in the chaos of war, but you’ll find seven weapons for you to try at the start – one for each weapon type. You’ll be able to unlock all 22 weapons just by playing, and the more you …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 players say season 1 is too little too late
Battlefield 2042 season 1 has finally launched, but players are near-unanimous in their disappointment for the new content, or apparent lack thereof. The long-awaited and delayed release of Battlefield 2042 season 1, titled Zero Hour, launches this Thursday, June 9, and adds a new specialist, a new map, a new …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 Season 1 may launch as soon as this week
Rumor has it, Battlefield 2042 Season 1 will launch on June 9. That’s according to anonymous sources who have spoken to TryHardGuides (opens in new tab) and Nick Baker of the Xbox Era podcast (opens in new tab). They also believe that not one but three trailers will ring in …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 devs have a “mission of restoring trust” in Season 1
The Battlefield 2042 devs at DICE have offered a broad rundown of what to expect from the game as Season 1 is set to kick off, as part of a “mission of restoring trust” after the game’s largely maligned launch. “Next month with the release of Season 1 we’ll see …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 update cuts Breakthrough multiplayer back down to 64 players
The Battlefield 2042 update 4.1 has made changes to the Breakthrough multiplayer mode, reducing the player count from 128 back to 64. As detailed in the Battlefield 2042 patch notes (opens in new tab), the All-Out Warfare playlists have been updated with new setups. This includes the multiplayer mode Breakthrough, …
Read More »FIFA 22 and Battlefield 2042 may be coming to Xbox Game Pass
It looks like Battlefield 2042 and FIFA 22 may be on the way to Xbox Game Pass. While there’s been no official word from publisher Electronic Arts just yet, some eagle-eyed fans have spotted both games have had their Microsoft store listings updated to include the Xbox Game Pass icon …
Read More »Even Battlefield 2042 players are perplexed at its selection for the BBCs upcoming gaming concert
The BBC Proms will feature music from Battlefield 2042, but the game’s player base isn’t entirely convinced by the choice. Earlier this week, the BBC (opens in new tab) revealed its line up for The Proms later this year would included a concert dedicated to gaming music. Included in the …
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