Battlefield 2042

THEY KNOW FROSTBITE! Criterion is back on Battlefield - but Need for Speed isn't dead, promise!

After seemingly being done with Battlefield, Need for Speed stewards at Criterion Games are once again back on the Battlefield grind.

BELOW AND CLOSE It sounds like the next Battlefield is a reboot that’s taking cues from Call of Duty: Warzone

The next Battlefield is going to copy Call of Duty's homework, while being a fresh start for the troubled series.

SHOCKING TWIST Battlefield 2042's fifth season won't actually be its last

DICE is not quite done with Battlefield 2042 just yet, contrary to what everyone expected.

A NEW SEASON Battlefield 2042 Development Update tells you everything coming in Season 4: Eleventh Hour

A map rework, another Specialist, new weapons, and more.

PS PLUS MARCH PS Plus March monthly games announced: Battlefield 2024, Minecraft Dungeons and Code Vein

PlayStation Plus Essential players can download them starting March 7.

MORE FOR 2023 Battlefield 2042 Season 4 will feature a new Battle Pass, hardware, the final Specialist, and more

DICE talks a bit about Season 4 and Season 5.

NO DICE PlayStation doesn’t think Battlefield can keep up with Call of Duty for much longer

The players, the media and even other developers have been down on EA and Battlefield lately – and now even Sony is taking shots at the FPS series.

MUDDY YOUR BOOTS Battlefield 2042 Season 3 drops next week, additional details shared

Season 3 to gets a new map, Specialist, multiple weapons, tank, and much more.

HERE YA GO Battlefield 2042 coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Access starting in Season 3

DICE also recaps what to expect in Season 3.

BE AT ONE Six years after its launch, Battlefield 1 has 10x the player count of disastrous Battlefield 2042

Players are flocking to an older Battlefield title as 2042 continues to haemorrhage players, despite EA's attempts to fix it.

WHITEOUT Battlefield 2042 Liquidators event taken offline less than an hour after going live [UPDATE]

DICE has turned off Battlefield 2042's Liquidators mid-season event shortly after it went live due to some major bugs.

CQC IN BF Battlefield 2042 infantry-only event coming next week

Battlefield 2042 is hosting an in-game event with a focus on tighter, close-quarters combat.

pie in the sky EA CEO is banking on Battlefield picking up the slack should Call of Duty become Xbox exclusive

The head of EA is talking a big game about Battlefield's potential as a leader in the shooter space if Call of Duty is no longer a multi-platform game.

not mincing words Battlefield 2042 "strayed a little too far" from what makes a Battlefield game, says franchise boss

It moved away from what makes the series fun.

2042-2 Battlefield 2042 Season Two releases next week, bringing with it some much needed new content

Battlefield 2042 is close to kicking off its second season of content, and it's about as big of a deal as you'd expect.

onwards Battlefield 2042's latest patch introduces first map rework and player stats

Battlefield 2042 continues to add more missing features as DICE revises original content.

bud news DICE is changing Battlefield 2042's maligned Specialists, starting with... facial hair

Specialist operators in Battlefield 2042 are going to be overhauled, at some point. For now, let's look at these gruff beards.

damage control EA denies report that Battlefield 2042 is run by a skeleton crew, despite all signs pointing to the contrary

EA has refuted a report that said Battlefield 2042's development is in "abandon ship" mode.

we back? Battlefield 2042 Season One: Zero Hour arrives June 9 with a new map, Specialist, weapons and vehicles

DICE has finally unveiled the long-awaited first season of Battlefield 2042.

meet after sundance Battlefield 2042 Season One reveal coming today, and patch 1.0.0 is here to make Sundance less annoying

In preparation of the launch of Battlefield 2042's first season, a major update went live this morning.

CHANGE OF FOCUS DICE "winding down" future development on Battlefield 2042's Hazard Zone

The team will instead shift its focus to other areas of the game.

a breakthrough Battlefield 2042 is getting rid of 128-player Breakthrough

Battlefield 2042's latest update takes away a popular mode for the good of the game.

2040 who? Battlefield 2042 gone from EA's portfolio again as company "takes long view" on troubled franchise

If you read EA's recent earning slides, you wouldn't think a game by the name of Battlefield 2042 exists.

2042 days later Battlefield 2042's 4.0 update brings VOIP and countless fixes, but don't expect new content or major overhauls

Battlefield 2042's biggest update is here, but it's probably too late to care.

TONS o' FIXES Battlefield 2042 update 4.0 goes live next week with over 400 fixes, QoL improvements, and more

Rao and Paik will also have their traits updated.

killed it Battlefield 2042's promised scoreboard is here, with death stat tracking

The Battlefield 2042 March update has arrived, but it's a lot smaller than we thought.

CH-CH-CH-CHANGES Future Battlefield 2042 maps will be smaller in scale, changes to current maps being looked into.

DICE is looking into reworking the maps in Battlefield 2042.

BATTLEFIELD WOES EA partially blames Battlefield 2042 reception on Halo Infinite and COVID - report

Apparently, Halo Infinite's "surprise" multiplayer launch hurt the game.

what could've been Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2 lead designer "astonished" at Battlefield 2042 missteps

A well-known former Battlefield designer has shared their feelings about Battlefield 2042's design issues.

people vs EA Class action lawsuit beckons for EA after Battlefield 2042 refund petition gains traction

A number of disgruntled fans want to force EA to refund their copies of Battlefield 2042, regardless of how long they played.

power trips Battlefield 2042 players in South Africa held hostage to server admins due to diminishing player base

Regions with the lowest population are really taking the brunt of Battlefield 2042's dwindling player numbers.

no surprise there Battlefield 2042 excluded from EA's Q3 earnings after it failed to meet expectations

EA came out and said that Battlefield 2042's launch has not actually been a good one.

long road Battlefield 2042's first season delayed as DICE focuses on major fixes

DICE actually had some interesting things to say about the future of the troubled Battlefield 2042.

quite sad Battlefield 2042 players are now taking out their ire on EA support reps

Desperation about the current state of Battlefield 2042 has lead some sorry souls to discussing it with people EA hired to offer technical support.

second wind EA is considering free-to-play for Battlefield 2042 after sales disappointment - report

EA is reportedly looking into making certain components of Battlefield 2042 free-to-play in order to salvage it.

can't make that up DICE accidentally creates Battlefield 2042 Portal bot XP farm

Battlefield 2042 players woke up to a particularly amusing sight in Portal mode: a featured experience that's essentially XP farming.

drought here on out DICE comments suggest rumoured Battlefield 2042 Season One start date is true

It looks like the Battlefield 2042 Season One leaks are accurate, at least judging by the current state of things.

progress? Months later, Battlefield 2042 is getting a new scoreboard

Battlefield 2042's next major patch is expected next month, and it'll bring with it a basic feature players have been asking for.

small fry Here's everything coming to Battlefield 2042 with the January 20 patch

DICE has spoken.

simple this ain't DICE's solution to Battlefield 2042 Portal's XP earn problem: a confusing multi-tier system

Battlefield Portal will very soon let you earn XP when playing community-made modes, if you can parse out this chart.

race to the bottom Battlefield fans are obsessed with 2042's shrinking player numbers, as they reach new lows

As Battlefield 2042 continues to lose players, some in the community have taken it upon themselves to offer daily updates.

FREE PLAY WEEKEND Battlefield 2042, Star Renegades, and The Sinking City are free to play with Gold and Game Pass Ultimate

Three games you can play for free this weekend.

toxic waste Battlefield 2042's main subreddit has gotten so toxic it may shutdown

The biggest Battlefield 2042 subreddit's toxicity problem may force it to take a break.

trust issues Scopes in Battlefield 2042 seem to be affecting weapon recoil, for some reason

Battlefield 2042's weapon attachments are under fire again because of their misleading, often confusing behaviour.

read the room As Battlefield 2042 players look for a roadmap, DICE is talking lore

Battlefield 2042's future is uncertain, but its marketing is staying on message.

battle fatigue Battlefield 2042 already has its first free weekend on Steam, and a big sale

It's been less than month since the release of Battlefield 2042, and the game has kicked off its first ever free trial.

Prime 2042 Get these free Battlefield 2042 skins with Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Gaming has dropped its first ever Battlefield 2042 bundle.

conquest 64 You can now play 64-player Conquest and Breakthrough in Battlefield 2042 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Battlefield 2042 players on PC and new consoles have a nice surprise waiting for them when they turn on the game today.

NPDomination Call of Duty: Vanguard instantly achieves best-selling status in November NPD charts

Forza Horizon 5 and Shin Megami Tensei 5 also had record-breaking months.

score! Here's what Battlefield 2042's scoreboard could look like

There is currently no way in Battlefield 2042 to see how well you're doing against the rest of the server, but there could be.

proxy send it Battlefield 2042 player discovers unusual use of the proximity sensor

Battlefield 2042's proxi sensor is very useful by default, and even more so when you think outside the box.

ramming speed Battlefield 2042: forget C5 drones, C5 shields is where it's at

The sticking-C5-to-things meta in Battlefield 2042 has taken an unexpected turn.

hallelujah Battlefield 2042 patch removes Breakthrough rooftop objectives, nerfs proximity sensors and vehicle cannons

The last Battlefield 2042 patch for the year brings some welcome balance changes to carry us into the holidays.

deploy on me Battlefield 2042 deploy screen concept pretty much solves all of the current one's problems

Battlefield 2042 players with a creative side are coming up with way better deploy screen concepts than what we currently have.

jump ship Battlefield 2042 started life as a battle royale game, development took 18 months - report

Battlefield 2042 reportedly had a troubled past, and the final product did not spend as long in development as we were lead to believe.

back to basics Battlefield 2042 is getting 64-player limited-time event this month, and a new map in season one

DICE has revealed a tiny bit of detail about what we can expect in Battlefield 2042's first season of post-launch content.

NO SANTA The Santa skin is not coming to Battlefield 2042, says DICE

No Santa robe for Boris.

SHAKING THINGS UP Respawn's Vince Zampella to head up Battlefield franchise and has plans for a connected universe

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto will work on "expanding the narrative, storytelling, and character development."

sleigh warfare Play as Santa Claus riding a sleigh-tank with Battlefield 2042's Christmas skins

The first of Battlefield 2042's seasonal skins are here, and they're appropriately festive/ridiculous.

pengu system Yes, you can repair penguins in Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042 lets you perform the noble act of healing the penguins.

three and out Battlefield 2042's largest patch is here with many welcome fixes

As promised, the most substantial update for Battlefield 2042 so far is in our hands.

portal guide BF Portal Library is a great way to discover community creations in Battlefield Portal

A Battlefield 2042 fan is helping with Portal's curation process in a neat way.

battleflee Battlefield 2042 is bleeding players as launch issues continue

Battlefield 2042 is losing players much faster than anticipated.

poof Battlefield 2042's dumbest glitch lets you negate smoke grenades

Smoke grenades annoy you in Battlefield 2042? You can pretend they don't exist with a simple glitch.

aiming for it Battlefield 2042 console players want mouse and keyboard support

Battlefield 2042 is one of few online shooters that do not support mouse and keyboard controls on consoles.

bad company Battlefield 2042 is the worst-rated mainline entry in series history

Battlefield 2042 is tied with Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield Play4Free as the worst-received game in the series.

more farm than good Farming Simulator 22 has more Steam players than Battlefield 2042

You'd think the holiday weekend would see EA's latest game hit the heights on Steam – but one game, in particular, has been doing better.

miss reg Battlefield 2042 experiment shows how broken hit registration gets in crowded areas

Battlefield 2042's hit registration is out of whack, especially when large numbers of players converge on the same spot.

lead farmer Battlefield 2042 players have discovered a solid weapon XP farming spot

If you're looking to unlock attachments for your Battlefield 2042 guns in a stress-free environment, look no further.

hits allowed Battlefield 2042's weapon bloom and Hovercraft nerf patch is here

DICE rolled out the latest Battlefield 2042 update this morning to all platforms.

looking into it Traditional scoreboard, server browser and other missing Battlefield 2042 features DICE may bring back

Battlefield 2042 may look a bit different in a few months, depending on how many legacy features make a return.

early Christmas Battlefield 2042's massive early December update will bring back a few missing features, fix UI clutter

Battlefield 2042's third post-launch update is one of the most exciting.

on target DICE is fixing Battlefield 2042's weapon bloom and nerfing the Hovercraft in tomorrow's patch

Battlefield 2042 is getting its next patch tomorrow, and it's one that's going to address two of the game's most frustrating problems.

glide course Battlefield 2042 player creates impressive wingsuit training course for Sundance

It's fun to glide around Battlefield 2042 maps as Sundance, and now you can test your skills and perfect your angles.

where did he go? DICE forgot to add collision to some Battlefield 2042 buildings, so players are hiding in them

Battlefield 2042 has some... unusual hiding places for helicopters.

c foiled Battlefield 2042's C5 explosives may be doing less damage stuck to vehicles

You may need to re-examine one of the most popular tactics in Battlefield thanks to how the latest game handles hitboxes.

NWT-Gewehr Battlefield 2042's only anti-tank rocket launcher is so poor, it's beaten by a sniper rifle

The state of anti-vehicle balance in Battlefield 2042 needs... a bit of work.

bottleneck This is why turning down graphic settings in Battlefield 2042 doesn't do much - report

You're probably not seeing much benefit from turning down graphic settings in Battlefield 2042 on PC, and there's a good reason for that.

hovercraft menace Battlefield 2042's Hovercraft and Nightbird helicopter are being nerfed

The Battlefield 2042 Hovercraft apocalypse will end some day.

looking dice-y Battlefield 2042 is now one of the worst-reviewed games on Steam

Only 26% of Battlefield 2042's 31,000-plus reviews are positive as the game is lambasted by PC players.

special delivery You can use Casper's drone as a mobile healing unit in Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042's sandbox elements do exist, even if they're overshadowed.

brace for disaster Battlefield 2042 gets day one patch, but it doesn't fix the game's biggest problems

The Battlefield 2042 'day one' patch many were hoping would bring a string of needed fixes, sadly doesn't.

doze through Battlefield 2042's Dozer can glitch through buildings thanks to a new exploit

If you really want to, you can phase through buildings in Battlefield 2042 when playing as Dozer.

pick your poison DICE disables Proximity Sensors to fix Battlefield 2042 rubber banding, breaks other throwables

Battlefield 2042 servers may be running a little more smoothly now, but at the expense of a new bug.

do as a i say Battlefield 2042 weapon attachments may not always do what they say

You might not be surprised to learn that weapon attachments and their descriptions aren't working as intended in Battlefield 2042.

missboxes Battlefield 2042's misaligned hitboxes is another reason why you keep missing shots

It seems every new shooter has to have some sort of hitbox problems, and Battlefield 2042 is no different.

feels bad Battlefield 2042 is in a sad and disappointing state right now

The early access launch of Battlefield 2042 has left us disappointed and confused.

bloomfield 2042 This is why you can't seem to hit anything in Battlefield 2042

Are you constantly wondering why your shots aren't going where they should in Battlefield 2042?

calling in my skin A controversial Battlefield 2042 skin that referenced the Russo-Ukrainian War is being renamed

A Battlefield 2042 skin – 'Little Green Man' – that references the Russo-Ukrainian War will be renamed, developer DICE has said

scorebored Battlefield 2042 players really want the classic scoreboard back

Battlefield 2042 is not technically out yet in much of the world, but those who have been playing are already sick of the new scoreboard.

Bug Hunt Battlefield 2042 bugs - all the known issues and their fixes

If you're getting ready to pick up Battlefield 2042, best look out for these known bugs.

Bombs away We won't be hearing about season one of Battlefield 2042 until next year

Via an official blog post on the EA website, Battleifield 2042 info will be landing at our feet next year.

raw bf2042 Here's raw gameplay of Battlefield 2042's All-Out Warfare, Portal, and Hazard Zone

Some lucky few managed to play a whole bunch of Battlefield 2042 early, and they captured plenty of gameplay for us to mull over.

portalfield Battlefield 2042 early reviews are here and everyone is loving Portal - our round-up

Ahead of Battlefield 2042's early access launch tomorrow, a number of outlets have offered their takes on what they were able to play so far.

how many weapons? Someone gets early access to Battlefield 2042, leaks a few things

In what's becoming increasingly rare these days, someone actually managed to get into the launch build of Battlefield 2042 ahead of time to deliver the goods.

A 10-hour tour Battlefield 2042 10-hour trial to be made available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass members

Subs can give the game a try before it releases.

Ray Traced Battlefield 2042 to get ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, and NVIDIA Reflex on PC

The futuristic military shooter will get several enhancements not available on consoles.

Battle maps Battlefield 2042 video provides first in-depth look at three of the launch maps

Battlefield 2042 video shows a proper look at the theatres of war DICE has created.

long read Performance, UI, Commorose, squad play and everything else DICE learned from the Battlefield 2042 beta

The Battlefield 2042 beta was particularly rough, but DICE is back to share what's been fixed at launch, and a few of its takeaways from players' experience.

Specialistfield One of Battlefield 2042's Specialists can basically wallhack

DICE has revealed the five remaining Battlefield 2042 Specialists.