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Tuesday19th Apr 2022
News Here Are The Patch Notes For Battlefield 2042's Huge 4.0 Update
Including new voice chat options
Last week, details about this month's major Battlefield 2042 update began to trickle out of developer DICE. Voice chat is the big new addition, finally coming to the game six months after launch. However, there's a lot more packed into this update than voice chat, with DICE making over 400 individual changes to...
Wednesday13th Apr 2022
News Battlefield 2042 April Update Detailed, Includes 400+ Changes
And a weapon overhaul
Battlefield 2042's rough launch was about six months ago now, believe it or not, and the wheels finally seem to be in motion regarding future updates. Ahead of the season one launch this summer, DICE is delivering a pretty big update later this month, and there are some big changes coming. First up, the previously promised...
Thursday24th Mar 2022
News 'Valuable Lessons' Have Been Learned For The Next Battlefield, Says Report
As the sequel hits pre-production
It's no secret that Battlefield 2042 didn't hit the way a lot of us expected. Last year's Battlefield title was supposed to be a return to hectic, modern-day combat following the two less-bombastic historical entries of 1 and V. Well, the development team aren't entirely happy with it either, according to a new...
Tuesday8th Mar 2022
News Battlefield 2042 Finally Updates Scoreboard, Voice Chat Coming In April
Basic features added
Beyond bug fixing and general stability improvements, Battlefield 2042 is finally getting some new features. Well, when we say new, we mean basic features present in past Battlefield games are returning but, hey-ho, better late than never. The first of these features is a proper scoreboard that displays both teams and how each...
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
News EA And DICE Admit Battlefield 2042 Design Mistakes, Begin To Re-Work Maps
Time to tinker
Battlefield 2042 was supposed to be the series' grand return to modern combat. After a couple of ventures back into the past, fans were keen on the idea of developer DICE building on 2013's Battlefield 4. Things didn't really work out that way, as fan reception of Battlefield 2042 has been extremely negative overall. So, where does...
Friday18th Feb 2022
News EA Denies Blaming Halo Infinite For Battlefield 2042's Poor Reception
"It was about key learnings and actions..."
Update: EA has responded to the claim that it partly blamed Halo Infinite for Battlefield 2042's poor reception, stating that the discussion "was about key learnings and actions we are taking, not blaming external factors." Here's what EA communications VP John Reseburg had to say about it in a statement...
Wednesday9th Feb 2022
News Battlefield 2042 Refund Petition Gathers Pace, Reaches Over 50k Signatures
Will EA take notice?
Saying that Battlefield 2042 has had a rocky launch would be an understatement to say the least. Fans aren't happy with the state of the game, and updates aren't coming quick enough to change that. The most vocal fans have started to take matters into their own hands. A Change.org petition has been created, as fans look for...
Wednesday2nd Feb 2022
News EA Admits Battlefield 2042 Launch Didn't Meet Expectations
"Some of the design choices didn't resonate..."
We're all aware that Battlefield 2042 didn't get off to the best of starts last year, and even EA is now admitting it, with boss Andrew Wilson stating in an investors call yesterday that its launch "did not meet expectations". As transcribed by Eurogamer, Wilson pointed out that the development...
Tuesday1st Feb 2022
News Battlefield 2042 Season One Delayed Until Summer 2022
Rolling the dice on player patience
It's safe to say Battlefield 2042 hasn't had the smoothest launch, even by franchise standards. As developer DICE continues to work on, let's admit, major issues in the post-launch period, the developer has had to delay its content roadmap. Yep, season one for Battlefield 2042 will now arrive in "early Summer",...
Wednesday26th Jan 2022
News Battlefield 2042 Drops Out Of Top 50 Most-Played Xbox Games
DICE's latest is in the trenches
Battlefield 2042 hasn't been with us for particularly long, having just released back in November of last year, and it should really be riding high on the current official Microsoft list of
Friday21st Jan 2022
News Battlefield 2042 Could Reportedly Go Free-To-Play After Botched Launch
"Looking at all the options"
Battlefield 2042 was supposed to mark a new era for the Battlefield series, bringing things back to a near future setting for the first time since Battlefield 4. However, it's not really worked out that way, with a number of core features still missing since last year's launch. It seems that long time fans of the...
Monday20th Dec 2021
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving Away This Custom Battlefield 2042 Xbox Series X
"An Xbox Series X that's fit for battle"
Yeah, it's one of those competitions again! Microsoft Rewards is giving away this fancy custom Battlefield 2042 Xbox Series X along with a custom controller, the game itself, 12 months of Game Pass Ultimate and a Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card. All in all, it's a pretty great package! If you want to try...
Thursday9th Dec 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Latest Xbox Patch Finally Sorts Out Crossplay
Bugged loadouts also addressed
EA and Dice have dropped yet another patch for Battlefield 2042, the fourth since the game arrived on November 19th, and this one addresses a couple of key issues that players will be glad to see remedied. Whilst nowhere near the size of last week's humongous bug-busting patch, this latest Xbox update, 0.3.1, fixes an...
Friday3rd Dec 2021
News Halo Co-Creator Helping EA Make A Battlefield 'Universe'
Will shape Battlefield 2042 and beyond
EA will apparently be making a Battlefield 'universe' with narrative content. To achieve this, it's recruited Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto to lead a new studio that'll be focused exclusively on storytelling content for the series. Speaking to GameSpot, Battlefield general manager Byron Beede explained how...
Thursday25th Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042 Update #2: Full Patch Notes
No scoreboard yet but bullet spread has been improved
Battlefield 2042 is here and developer DICE is busy getting patches and updates out in order to fix some of their shooter's current bugs and glitches. Update 2 arrives today and brings with it improved bullet spread and increased range on multiple weapons, reduced damage fall, fixes for vehicle...
News Battlefield's Head Of Design Is Moving On From DICE Following 2042's Launch
Says it was an "absolute pleasure" to serve on the "best design teams"
Yesterday, we heard how DICE would be supporting Battlefield 2042 with "years" worth of updates. One individual who won't be involved in this process though is the company's now-former head of design. In an email, obtained by our friends over at
Wednesday24th Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042 Team Responds To Negative Feedback, Promises 'Years' Of Updates To Come
Starting with an update this Thursday
We highlighted this past weekend that Battlefield 2042 had got off to a pretty rocky start with players, particularly over on Steam where it still holds a 'Mostly Negative' rating, and the team at DICE has responded to that feedback. In a lengthy post over on the offi
Sunday21st Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042 Draws Significant Criticism In Its Opening Weekend
"Stay away, it's an absolute mess"
The official release of Battlefield 2042 took place this past Friday, and it's fair to say the reception has been mixed at best. In fact, there have been a lot of players taking to the web to criticise the game in its current state. Over on the Steam platform, the game is sporting a "Mostly Negative" user score at...
Tuesday16th Nov 2021
Random Even Battlefield Is Fired Up For Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
"Downloading intensifies"
Yesterday, Microsoft celebrated its 20th anniversary with the surprise release of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer. Being an FPS, it's essentially in the same category as the likes of Call of Duty and Battlefield. Fortunately, it's a free-to-play title - which means it's already killing it in terms of player stats. And as a...
Monday15th Nov 2021
News Xbox Is Getting An Update To Fix Crashes In Battlefield 2042
Specifically for Xbox Series X owners
Has Battlefield 2042 been crashing your Xbox Series X (or Series S)? You're not alone. We've seen countless reports about this over the past few days since the arrival of the EA Play trial, and a fix is officially on the way. Taking to the EA forums over the weekend, the DICE team confirmed that it
Thursday11th Nov 2021
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
Wednesday3rd Nov 2021
News New Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcases Just How Crazy Battlefield Portal Will Be
Explosions, explosions and more explosions
EA has dropped a new trailer for Battlefield 2042, this time focusing on the mysterious Battlefield Portal component. It delivers an impressive look at the new mode and will certainly call to any fans of the series. If you haven't heard already, the new Battlefield Portal mode will allow players to mix and...
Tuesday2nd Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
Monday1st Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042 Could 'Potentially' Bring 120FPS To Xbox Series X|S, Claims Dev
"Something to explore in post launch, potentially"
Battlefield 2042 is a few short weeks away from its launch on November 19th, and while some had hoped it would release with 120fps support, that's not the case. Being a fast-paced first-person shooter, it's a feature certain fans would love to see implemented, which DICE has now said could...
Thursday14th Oct 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Hazard Mode Adds A Battle Royale Twist To The Formula
What do we think?
After being teased for numerous months, EA has finally unveiled Hazard Mode for Battlefield 2042, which adds a slight battle royale twist to the multiplayer action. The basic premise sees multiple squads of four battling out, but instead of aiming for kills, players must extract data from the map. All while this is happening, a...
Thursday7th Oct 2021
News Xbox Players Are Reporting Graphical Issues With Battlefield 2042
It's not a good start
Battlefield 2042's open beta is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members, but it appears it's not all smooth sailing. Many users are reporting an array of graphical issues, such as flashing lights and other various glitches. The experience seems to be fairly widespread, as we have also run into an...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Has Begun For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
All-out warfare
After months of anticipation, Xbox players can finally get their first hands-on with Battlefield 2042. The open beta is available to download and play now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users who are signed up to Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play. Running up until October 10, players can dive into a match of Conquest and...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Digital Edition For Xbox Series X|S Now Includes The 'Cross-Gen Bundle'
Get access to the Xbox One version as well
In a change of heart, EA has announced a change in its plans for the Xbox Series X|S Digital Standard Edition of Battlefield 2042. Instead of locking the Xbox One version behind the more expensive Gold and Ultimate Editions, all buyers of the Xbox Series X|S version will now receive the last-gen version at...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Is Now Available To Pre-Download On Xbox
Time to fight
The time has finally arrived. Battlefield 2042's Xbox open beta is now ready to download ahead of its arrival on October 8th (or October 6th for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members). You can download the beta now via the Microsoft Store, with the Xbox One version coming in at 9.34GB, while the Xbox Series X|S beta weighs in at...
Wednesday29th Sep 2021
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Will Require Xbox Live Gold, But Not PlayStation Plus
For some reason
News of Battlefield 2042's open beta surfaced this week, alerting fans they can expect to dive into the action as early as next week. However, it's been confirmed all players will require an Xbox Live Gold membership to check it out on Microsoft's consoles, whereas PlayStation owners won't require a Plus subscription. The news was...
