Tag: Battlefield 2042
News Battlefield 2042 Is DICE's Only Focus, 'No Time' For Other Projects Says GM
Mirror's Edge ain't coming back anytime soon
As DICE has finally managed to put out its first content drop for Battlefield 2042, the studio's new general manager has spoken with GamesIndustry.biz about the studio's future. Within the interview, GM Rebecka Coutaz insists that the team's core focus remains on the latest Battlefield entry, and that it...
News Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Revealed, Launches This Week On Xbox
New map, battle pass and more
Battlefield 2042 is finally getting new content this week, after DICE spent most of the last several months applying bug-fixing patches. Season 1: Zero Hour for Battlefield 2042 arrives on June 9th, with an all-new map, battle pass, Specialist character and more. The new map, Exposure, is set in a rough, mountainous...
News Battlefield 2042 Completely Abandons Hazard Zone Mode
Hazard none
Developer DICE has finally opened up about new content for Battlefield 2042, and generally speaking, the future is looking a little brighter for the latest Battlefield. However, in doing so, the team has completely abandoned its 'extraction mode', Hazard Zone, with no new updates planned for the future. That means that aside from...
News DICE Removes 128-Player Mode In Battlefield 2042
Breakthrough will now be just 64 players
Battlefield 2042 developer DICE has detailed its latest update, which arrives today, May 19th. The update is mainly focused on balance changes and bug fixes ahead of season one's launch, however, it also makes a pretty fundamental change to the game. DICE has decided to completely remove the 128-player...
News EA Doubling Down On Battlefield With 'From The Ground Up' Development
Looking ahead
The Battlefield series hasn't had the smoothest ride over the last few years, compounded by the shortcomings of Battlefield 2042. However, EA seems to be looking at the franchise's future already, and it's looking like the publisher won't be ditching Battlefield anytime soon. In a recent EA earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson spoke at...
News Is Battlefield 2042 Heading To Game Pass Soon? Xbox Store Listing Updated
Update: Or maybe it's just a bug
Update: It appears the "Included with EA Play" part of this listing for Battlefield 2042 is a bug, as it's also been spotted on other recently released EA games such as GRID Legends. Nevertheless, we expect Battlefield 2042 to hit Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pretty soon, but maybe not before the likes of FIFA 22 and NHL...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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",...
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
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...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 6-9)
Including Battlefield 2042!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The highlight is undoubtedly Battlefield 2042, which includes the Series X and Series S versions, while there's also...
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...
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...
News Battlefield 2042 Update #3 Makes 'Hundreds' Of Changes, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Going live this Thursday
EA and DICE have outlined the plans for Battlefield 2042's third update today, and it's fair to say it's a huge one, promising "hundreds of changes" including fixes, balance changes and quality of life enhancements. Some of the highlights include new Weekly Missions with XP and cosmetic rewards, improvements to Battlefield...
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
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
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...
Review Battlefield 2042 - At Its Best When Embracing The Series' Past
Modern Warfare
Three years on from the release of the World War 2 themed Battlefield V and DICE has gone back to the future with this latest instalment of its bombastic franchise. It's certainly all suitably flashy and agreeably next-gen looking stuff but, in terms of gameplay, there's a bit of a mixed bag being served up here thus far with the core...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
News Xbox Trailer Predicts Games Will Run At 32K, 480FPS In The Year 2042
"Imagine the future of gaming"
What will Xbox look like in 2042? That's the question that the Xbox marketing team has been trying to answer today, putting together an elaborate trailer showcasing a few predictions for the future of gaming. It's suggested that 'Xbox 2042' will be "built to drive native 32K resolutions in Full Spectrum Color at a...
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...
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...
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...
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 Xbox's 'Installation Stopped' Issue Is Causing Havoc With Marvel's Avengers & Battlefield 2042
And pretty much everything else
Is your Marvel's Avengers, Battlefield 2042 Beta or any other Xbox download suddenly halting and saying "Installation Stopped" for no reason? You're not alone. We reported on this story yesterday, but due to a surge of players attempting to download those two games in particular, the issue is ramping up again on...
Guide Battlefield 2042 Beta: Early Access Release Times For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate And EA Play
Here's when you can start playing
When does the Battlefield 2042 Beta begin on Xbox? The release times have been revealed, and thanks to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can get early access to the beta a couple of days earlier than everyone else. It's now been confirmed that the Battlefield 2042 Beta early access will start at 12am PDT /...
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...
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...
News Get Ready, Battlefield 2042's Open Beta Begins Next Week
With Early Access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members
Having been delayed until November, EA has finally announced its Battlefield 2042 beta plans. Eager fans can expect to jump in between October 8 - 9, with early access open from October 6 for anyone who has pre-ordered or is an EA Play member (which includes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers).
News Battlefield 2042 Suffers Delay, Will Now Release In November
"We feel it's important to take the extra time..."
Following various rumours doing the rounds online earlier today, EA has confirmed this evening that Battlefield 2042 is indeed getting a slight delay, being pushed back from October 22 to November 19. In a message on Twitter, the team explained that the "global pandemic has created unforeseen...
News Industry Insider Shares Battlefield 2042's Alleged Beta Dates
Just a few short weeks away
Can you believe we're just a few weeks away from Battlefield 2042? It only seems like yesterday leaks for the initial trailer were slipping through the cracks left, right and centre. Fast forward to today and we're all now eagerly anticipating the release of the open beta, which one known industry insider has claimed to...
News Battlefield Portal Will Allow You To Build Your Own Experiences With New And Classic Maps
A brand-new mode in Battlefield 2042
EA has announced Battlefield Portal today as part of EA Play Live 2021, which is a brand-new experience coming to Battlefield 2042, acting as a love letter to the series. The huge new feature will add a substantial amount of content. Along with the previously announced seven maps in BF 2042, Battlefield Portal...
News EA Confirms Cross-Play And Cross-Progression For Battlefield 2042
But last-gen and next-gen can't play together
With the Xbox One version of Battlefield 2042 hosting a different multiplayer experience to its Xbox Series X and Series S counterparts, fans have been concerned of a potentially dwindling playerbase. But don't worry, EA has now confirmed the game will feature cross-play and cross-progression support...
News Battlefield 2042 Will Be Bringing Back Some ‘Fan Favourite’ Maps
Labelled as part of a new "experience"
Battlefield 2042 has been confirmed to only be getting seven maps at launch, but there are already long-term plans for more on the horizon. The recently formed Ripple Effect Studios has announced it will be working on bringing "fan favourite" maps to the game. During yesterday's Future Of FPS panel hosted by...
News EA Announces Ripple Effect Studios, Working On Battlefield 2042 And A 'New Project'
"Our ambition is to become a studio that excels at everything"
EA has announced that its DICE LA team will be rebranding to Ripple Effect Studios, and will be working on Battlefield 2042 alongside a yet-to-be-announced project. The news was announced in a blog post, which revealed DICE LA general manager Christian Grass will be taking the reigns,...
News Xbox Elaborates On What It Means Being The 'Official Console Of Battlefield 2042'
Don't get too excited
Yesterday it was revealed that Xbox is the "official console of Battlefield 2042", but we had no idea what that meant. It seems not many other people did either, considering the game's not an exclusive. Somebody posed the question to an Xbox exec who revealed all on social media. Unfortunately, it's not that exciting. Josh...
News Xbox Is The 'Official Console Of Battlefield 2042', Whatever That Means
...Hooray?
Battlefield 2042 clearly struck a marketing deal with Xbox after the game was shown during the company's E3 2021 presentation, but now it's also been reported that the Xbox Series X and S are the "official consoles" for the game. What does that mean? Well, we don't exactly know. The information comes from a press release (as reported by...
News EA Increases Battlefield 4 Server Capacity Following Reveal Of 2042
The hype is real
One of the highlights of this month so far has been the reveal and first look at Battlefield 2042. It's a future take on the largescale and long-running warfare series arriving this October. If it got you in the mood for some Battlefield, you're not alone. In a post on EA's official
