Electronic Arts and DICE recently releasedBattlefield 2042to some controversy, but some recent and upcoming changes may win back some goodwill. Next year in particular will see a lot of additions toBattlefield 2042including a new map and smaller match sizes.
DICE and EA have updated theBattlefield 2042community with what they can expect from the game towards the end of 2021 and throughout 2022. Among the things included with the updates coming toBattlefield 2042in 2022 are the game’s first live season, new weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and more. The notably absent scoreboard inBattlefield 2042can also be expected in a future update as EA has stated that the team is working to bring the feature to the newBattlefield.
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Battlefield 2042recently received its third update, a big one that fixed several major problems pointed out by the community. Included with the fixes inBattlefield 2042’s third update is the addition of Rush mode which players can select on all of the new maps rather than being stuck in Battlefield Portal. Another patch is expected for later December asBattlefield 2042prepares for a new map and specialists in 2022.
WhileBattlefield 2042will see more than just one season, the first season of content may give fans an idea of what to expect from future seasons as well. A new game mode is coming with the first season alongside the addition of 64-player Conquest toBattlefield 2042for a limited time. The addition of 64-player Conquest may give long-timeBattlefieldfans a classic feel onBattlefield 2042mapssuch as Discarded, Hourglass, or Orbital. In addition to 64-player Conquest,Battlefield 2042fans will also be able to play Breakthrough with the reduced player count as well.
Although the reduced player count will be a new addition toBattlefield 2042on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, players on PS4 and Xbox One are already used to the reduced player count. If this 64-player limited-time mode sees an influx ofBattlefield 2042fans, the mode may be added more permanently like 50 vs 50 Team Rumble battles inFortnite. It’s currently unclear ifBattlefield 2042’s live service modelwill introduce new game modes alongside the expected new weapons, gadgets, and Specialists in each new season.
The new map coming withBattlefield 2042Season One is called Exposure, but DICE and EA have yet to reveal what it will look like or its layout. According to GameSpot, Exposure will take map design to a new level which suggests it will be more spectacular than the current map lineup. EA and DICE have yet to give any details regarding the new Specialist being added toBattlefield 2042in Season One, but it will likely add a new dynamic to the existing character lineup ofBattlefield 2042including the non-binary Sundanceand veteran Medic Maria Falck.
Battlefield 2042is available right now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
