What changed in Battlefield™ 2042 in 2023

Gameplay, bullets, and almost everything else moves with breakneck speed.

Get the free 'Stocking Stuffer' vehicle skin and participate in Infantry Conquest Chaos mode.

Participate in the Holiday Protocol event and enjoy the Attack of the Elves mode.

Unlock the free weapon skin 'The Nutcracker' during the Holiday Protocol event.

Unwrap new cosmetics and earnable progression rewards during the Holiday Protocol event.

A hardcore experience where dying is easy and teamplay is crucial.

Experience the 4-week, 4-mode event Season 6 Dark Creations: Holiday Protocol from December 12 to January 9.

Kick off the Holiday Protocol event with unlocks and new gameplay in Rapid Strike mode.

Play across four modes: Rapid Strike, Attack of the Elves, Infantry Conquest Chaos, and Pondhawk Superiority.

Cliffs on Spearhead restored to natural appearance.

Various structural integrity issues fixed on multiple maps.

Minimap stealth adjustments for suppressors and subsonic ammo.

Corrected descriptions for various suppressors.

OHK's will no longer be possible over 25 meters; reduced effectiveness of #4 Buckshot.

Fixed issues with multiple weapons including animations and stats.

Corrected spelling of 'Namaqualand' in the Codex.

AI can now use the zipline near the oil rig on Breakaway.

2-hit kill range reduced from 40m to 20m; new 4-hit kill range over 125m.

Decreased initial standing accuracy and increased dispersion per shot.

Some vehicle loadouts now correctly apply in-game.

Introduced computed impact points for air vehicles and aligned crosshairs.

Added aim indicators for better communication between Gunner and Pilot.

Fixed melee attack animation and other minor animation issues.

Vehicle counts were modified to enhance the uniqueness and fun of vehicle gameplay.

An update to the aiming system of air vehicles to improve shooting accuracy using computed impact points.

Rotational HUD icons will be reintroduced to improve communication and combat feel between pilots and gunners.

Reduced long-range combat effectiveness of the EMKV90-TOR while increasing its close combat power.

All vehicle loadouts were redefined to clarify combat roles, removing explosive weaponry from transport vehicles like the LATV4 Recon.

Most vehicles received a physics upgrade for better grounding and improved turn rates.

Enhancements made to steering, acceleration, and overall handling feel of ground vehicles.

Addressing areas where out of bounds combat could occur.

Working towards a resolution for the black screen issue experienced by players.

Fix for the client side issue of invisible hardware models.

Continuing to improve the experience of matchmaking with AI Soldiers.

Identified the cause of hit registration issues and will include a fix in the next game update.

Discover new cosmetics in Killswitch and exclusive bundles in the Battlefield 2042 store.

Spawn time between waves increased from 15 seconds to 17.5 seconds.

Maximum number of Geists available in-game simultaneously reduced from 40 to 30.

New Limited Time Event available for play until November 14.

Damage Taken per bullet for Geists reduced from 0.33 to 0.3.

Forges now spawn 12 Geists per wave, increased from 9.

Geists will now be stunned at 50% total health loss in under 0.5 seconds instead of 15% in under 1.5 seconds.

New purchasable bundles including the No Antidote Bundle and Hot Spot Bundle with various items.

Join us for the Dark Protocol event from October 31 to November 14, featuring close-quarters combat and new threats.

Details on how AOS nodes function in the Killswitch mode, including capture mechanics.

Earn unique gameplay rewards by playing Killswitch during the Dark Protocol event.

Introducing a new mode, Killswitch, where players take control of the Forge and use AI Geists against enemies.

A new limited time game mode where players secure AOS nodes and create synthetic soldiers called Geists.

Information on how to use Geists effectively in the Killswitch mode.

Dark Protocol event takes place from October 31 to November 14, featuring close-quarters combat.

Dark Protocol event starts tomorrow, ready your squad to contain the threat.

Armor Piercing bullets on Avancys now have the same headshot multiplier as other LMG bullets.

UH-60 (BF3) passengers will no longer face in the opposite direction in third person perspective while shooting.

UAV - Laser Guided Missile kills will now correctly appear within the XP log.

Fixed the location of smoke VFX when using the PB Heavy Suppressor on a K30.

Fixed an issue that could cause dispersion on the PP-29 to be lower while moving than when stationary.

Paik’s EMG-X Scanner will no longer trigger when using certain vehicles.

Improved issue where explosions could get through obstacles in the presence of smoke.

Fixed clipping when using the M11 scope and firing the Masterkey attachment.

Fixed an issue causing NVK-S22 to appear with a blue tint.

Fixed various names of default and extended magazines for Vault Weapons.

Fixed issue causing G84-TGM cooldown not progressing if the user controls the EOD Bot after firing a missile.

Fixed an issue that caused the magazine size of the Gewehr 43 to show as 10 instead of 5.

MD540 Nightbird, Jets, and Stealth Helis are now vulnerable to standard bullets.

Improvements to the EMKV90-TOR for better close-range combat capabilities.

Minigun minimum damage lowered from 10 to 8, damage drop-off adjustments made.

Fixed the ADS walking speed on the RPT-31, which was slower than other LMGs.

Gunner Seat will now have new weapon options including a unique close-range coaxial canister weapon.

Increased first person perspective free-look sensitivity for Jets based on player feedback.

Tweaked ACW-R damage curve for better balance at various ranges.

Fixed an issue with fire effects around the silos on Breakaway.

Fixed missing suppressor icons on BSV-M and SWS-10.

Fixed an issue where subsonics do not use suppressed muzzle flash with certain attachments.

Fixed issue where players could become stuck behind some objects.

Fixed missing audio before and after holding breath with Sniper Rifles.

Fixed issue where Ammo and Medical Crates would clip through certain objects.

Fixed several laser and flashlight icons missing the type icon on Vault Weapons.

Fixed instances where shadows may appear incorrectly on Flag A.

Tanks should no longer be able to climb very steep angles.

Both main weapons of the EMKV90-TOR will now have increased turret speed.

Fixed an issue that caused the crosshair to drift from the center during recoil on MP28 and MP443.

Fixed voicelines playing incorrectly when changing Specialists during the pre-round phase.

Fixed an issue that could cause Ghostmaker R10 bolts to despawn too early during flight.

Minor rework of AEK-971 handling with improved recoil behavior.

Fixed missing pro and cons statistic fields for M1911 reload speed.

Fixed an issue causing Specialists not to transition from climb state to fall state correctly.

Overall GEW-46 accuracy reduced by 5%, noticeable at longer ranges.

Guided Shell on Battlefield™ Portal tanks will no longer fire before the weapon is locked.

Fixed various cases of incorrect textures being used in certain magazines.

Controller input should no longer be displayed for already selected weapons.

Fixed missing attachment descriptions for MP443, MP412 Rex, and M1911.

Fixed an issue on the RM68 that could cause pros and cons fields to be incorrectly applied.

Fixed an issue with laser underbarrel icon not updating when deployed.

Fixed an issue where trees were indestructible by Air Vehicles.

Players can no longer get on top of the incinerators on Flag A.

Various fixes to firing, reload, and other weapon-related animations.

Fixed camera snapping when reloading in open vehicle passenger seats and exiting simultaneously.

Fixed Out of Bounds scenarios within the Biodome.

New screen emphasizes Squad Play with a 'Best Squad' feature highlighting the most efficient squad.

The OV-P Recon Drone should now have cooldowns when destroyed by an EMP Grenade or EMP Burst.

Fixed an issue with EOD Bot falling through certain areas.

Fixed instances where using Subsonic Ammo wouldn't reduce muzzle flash correctly.

Fixed clipping when using the Fusion Holo sight on the PF51.

Fixed audio issue causing Heavy Suppressor sound effects to not play correctly when changing fire modes.

Fixed an issue where the MP443 produced a recoil effect that looked misaligned.

A variety of minor UI improvements made to the Collection Screen for weapons.

Fixed an issue where the UAV keybinding would show as 'unassigned'.

Fixed issue where vehicle deploy option appeared despite no vehicles being present.

Fight in a new 12v12 mode where players can utilize AI-controlled synthetic soldiers.

Season 6 Themed Event: Dark Protocol Trailer is coming October 26.

Earn weekly rewards and secure exclusive bundles in the Store during the event.

Participate in the Dark Protocol event featuring AI-controlled Geists from October 31 to November 14.

New gadgets that allow Support class Specialists to replenish teammates' health or ammo by throwing pouches.

A new map designed for close-quarters combat, enhancing the gameplay experience with the new pouches.

The YUV-2 supports one driver and one passenger, equipped with a ping gadget and smoke capabilities for stealth.

Players can use the vehicle for reconnaissance and creative tactics, including dropping off teammates and using C5 explosives.

A new transport vehicle designed for fast and stealthy movement, available through the Season 6 Battle Pass.

A futuristic assault rifle with optimized portability and performance, ideal for close and medium-range combat.

A full-auto DMR with exceptional accuracy and substantial penetration power, designed for precision.

A semi-automatic sidearm with high accuracy, agility, and a unique sight for close quarters combat.

Unlock 100 tiers of Battle Pass content in Season 6.

Wield new weapons and gadgets introduced in Season 6.

Experience close-quarters battles in the new map Redacted.

Play Battlefield 2042 for free from October 12-16.

Available through the Battle Pass Ultimate Pack.

Season 6 introduces new Battle Pass content including weapons, gadgets, and outfits.

The Ultimate Pack allows for faster progression and additional rewards.

Unlock Free and Premium content through 100 tiers in the Season 6 Battle Pass.

Unlock 100 new tiers of Battle Pass content in Season 6.

Players can now wield the VHX-D3 AR, L9CZ Sidearm, and G428 DMR.

Season 6 introduces a new theme of claustrophobic close-quarters battles.

New throwable Ammo and Medical Pouches introduced to aid teammates.

Players can pilot the new YUV-2 'Pondhawk' vehicle.

Minimum damage lowered on both primary weapons and default weapons from 400 to 200 and HHV-EMG Maul from 635 to 400.

Players can now manage how and when to use afterburners for air combat advantage.

Changes to ground vehicle handling and interaction for better gameplay experience.

Updated the NVK-FSN's reticle icon in the menus to match in-game.

It was using incorrect (lower) values.

HHV-EMG Maul will no longer one shot light air vehicles beyond 330m and Attack Helicopters beyond 280m.

Blast radius increased from 2m to 3m.

A new two-person transport vehicle with flight capabilities.

Introducing three new weapons: G428 (DMR), L9CZ (semi-automatic sidearm), and VHX D3 (assault rifle).

A claustrophobic, close-quarters combat focused map set in a hidden tech-research facility.

Players can use throwable Ammo and Medical Pouches.

Players can use the VHX-D3 AR, L9CZ Sidearm, and G428 DMR.

Fixed an issue that caused the EMKV90 TOR to warp when going up a vehicle elevator.

To align with other shotguns.

Introducing the YUV-2 'Pondhawk' vehicle.

Resolved an issue where the Nightstick would fire an invisible projectile.

Adjustments to Rao's abilities to enhance gameplay balance.

Fixed an issue that caused extra underbarrel ammo on the AEK971.

Unlock 100 new tiers of Battle Pass content in Season 6.

Hold Breath is no longer possible with the SVD as it is classed as a DMR.

Updated the K8 reticle icon in the menus to match in-game.

Enhancements to the readability and visibility of enemy health bars.

Fixed an issue that caused semi auto dispersion to be inaccurately calculated.

Streaming event on October 9 featuring gameplay from Season 6.

Tweaks to LMGs and DMRs to ensure they perform as intended.

Fixed an issue causing downed players to appear as alive on the map.

New gadgets that allow players to replenish ammo and health for their squad.

Featuring over 100 tiers of rewards, including gameplay-affecting items.

Removed gunships 40mm GL and replaced it with a burst 30mm.

Multiple LMGs received slower dispersion increases and other adjustments.

Enhanced aim assist with customizable input response curves for better accuracy.

M39, SVK, SVD, and VCAR received slight dispersion changes.

Fight on the new map Redacted, set in claustrophobic close quarters.

A new infantry-only, close-quarters combat map inspired by Operation Metro and Operation Locker.

Play free! Try Season 6: Dark Creations between October 12-16.

Redacted is designed for relentless infantry-only combat with a narrative-driven theme.

Wield new weapons like the VHX-D3 and G428.

Aid teammates with throwable Ammo and Medical Pouches.

Announcement of Season 6 launching on October 10th, featuring the new map Redacted.

The map design draws inspiration from a real underground research facility in Scotland.

Pilot the new YUV-2 Pondhawk vehicle.

Creation of detailed assets like bodybags and blood textures to enhance the atmosphere.

Techniques used to create realistic 3D models and textures for the new map.

Week 2 of the Leviathan Rising: Redux event is now live, featuring the Shutdown mode.

Shutdown mode is now playable on additional maps: Reclaimed, Manifest, Exposure, Stranded, Flashpoint, Arica Harbor, and Spearhead.

Players can earn new rewards including the 'Hijacker' Weapon Charm, 'Eraser' weapon skin, and 'Cybergeddon' soldier outfit.

Shutdown mode now supports an expanded player count of 12v12.

Fight on a new map set in claustrophobic close quarters

Unlock new Battle Pass items in Season 6

Wield new weapons and gadgets in Season 6

A new map launching in Season 6, set to release in October, featuring a unique battleground.

EA anticheat can be manually uninstalled and will automatically remove itself if all EA games requiring it are uninstalled.

Players can report potential security vulnerabilities with EA anticheat via a dedicated email.

Battlefield 2042 will transition to EA anticheat with the launch of Season 6 in October.

EA anticheat has been assessed to ensure it has negligible impact on gameplay performance.

EA anticheat is designed to respect player privacy and does not collect browsing history or unrelated personal files.

Re-experience the player-favorite Shutdown mode now playable on Reclaimed, Manifest, Exposure, Stranded, Flashpoint, Arica Harbor, and Spearhead.

Strike down hostile forces as Leviathan Division in week 1 of Leviathan Rising: Redux, live now!

Earn rewards like the 'Trial by Fire' Player Card, the Saboteur weapon skin, and the 'Solid State' tank skin during the event.

Week 1 of the Leviathan Rising: Redux event is now live, featuring the Shutdown mode on additional maps.

Shutdown mode is now playable on Reclaimed, Manifest, Exposure, Stranded, Flashpoint, Arica Harbor, and Spearhead.

Earn exclusive rewards including the Marauder Specialist Set, Raider Headgear for Lis, and the 'Cataclysm' weapon skin.

Last chance to play the Battle of Nordvik: Redux event featuring Breakthrough Chaos mode on multiple maps.

Relive the player-favorite mode Breakthrough Chaos with swifter movement speed.

Playable on the maps Spearhead, Discarded, Hourglass, Kaleidoscope, Orbital, and Renewal.

Earn the Marauder Specialist Set and Raider Headgear for Lis.

Includes a weapon skin and soldier outfit.

Relive the player-favorite mode Breakthrough Chaos with faster movement speed.

Playable on Spearhead, Discarded, Hourglass, Kaleidoscope, Orbital, and Renewal.

Players can earn brand new rewards during the Battle of Nordvik: Redux event.

Week 1 of the Battle of Nordvik: Redux event is now live, featuring the Conquest Assault mode on additional maps.

Conquest Assault mode is now playable on maps such as Manifest, Orbital, Renewal, and others.

Resolved an issue that restricted SOFLAM successfully counting towards Weekly Missions that required enemies to be spotted with Recon Gadgets.

Increased Helicopter TOW Replenishment Rate from 15 to 22 seconds.

Resolved an issue that resulted in the Specialist model disappearing if switched from the Battle Pass tab to the Classes tab.

Resolved an issue that resulted in players spawning out of bounds on Shutdown on Stranded.

Experience a 2XP weekend to climb ranks faster during the event.

Participate in the two-week Liquidators: Redux event featuring Rush Chaos XL mode on various maps.

Play the player-favorite Rush Chaos XL mode on multiple maps including Discarded, Hourglass, and more.

Earn exclusive rewards including the 'Cleaner' Weapon Charm, 'Steady Drill' weapon skin, and 'Vigilante' outfit.

Bringing back epic modes and stunning items to unlock.

Earn new character, vehicle, and weapon skins, including the Steady Drill skin for the AK-24 and Vigilante cosmetic skin for Charlie Crawford.

Rush Chaos XL mode is now playable on new maps as part of the event.

Redux event starting on August 29, featuring new and returning game modes and rewards.

Players can earn event-exclusive rewards during The Liquidators: Redux event.

The Liquidators, Battle of Nordvik, and Leviathan Rising events will return during Redux.

Week 1 of The Liquidators: Redux event is now live, featuring the Rush Chaos XL mode on new maps.

Improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Quality of life update includes balance adjustments for Engineers.

Bringing back epic modes and stunning items to unlock.

Introduction of a new Codex feature for players interested in Battlefield 2042 lore.

A two-week event featuring unique game modes Rush Chaos XL and Tactical Conquest with exclusive rewards.

Lowered starting damage from 40 to 25 and adjusted overheat settings.

Lowered EOD Bot's health from 400 to 300 and added impulse modification.

The Codex now serves as a one-stop shop for all narrative elements in Battlefield 2042.

Travel speed for RPG and Recoilless projectiles reduced by 17%.

Increased responsiveness and reduced drift for LCAA Hovercraft.

Fixed an issue that resulted in running animations getting stuck if the player decelerated rapidly while jumping.

Lowered the rate of fire of Jet rocket pods from 300 to 240.

Fixed multiple issues affecting weapon performance and behavior.

Increased gunner rate of fire from 200 to 600.

Overhaul of vehicle counts for Conquest on All-Out Warfare maps.

Fixed multiple AI navigational issues within Battlefield Portal maps.

Fixed an issue where gadgets could be placed on top of automated doors.

Minimum damage of Crawford's Mounted Vulcan increased from 10 to 12.

Lowered damage taken by Attack Helicopters from 30mm Cannons and Flak explosions by 25%.

Reworked the Hourglass map as part of the update.

Adjusted dispersion for SMGs and LMGs to enhance gameplay.

Added Squad Orders and Lock/Remove functionality for better squad management.

Introduced All-Out Warfare attachments for SMGs, LMGs, and Sidearms.

Made improvements to Ammo Crates.

Fixed issues with custom experiences and game mode iconography.

All-Out Warfare attachments have been added for SMGs, LMGs, and Sidearms.

Resolved multiple vehicle-related issues including directional exiting and weapon alignment.

Fixed various audio issues including endless sliding sounds and missing impact sounds.

Adjusted dispersion rates for SMGs and LMGs to improve consistency.

The Hourglass map has been reworked to reduce size and improve combat focus with added cover and military presence.

Fixed various weapon-related issues including recoil control and firing animations.

Added Squad Orders and Lock/Remove functionality for better squad management.

Reduced cooldowns and increased supply rates for Ammo Crates.

Resolved issues with directional arrows and ladder interactions.

Participate in the Arkangel Directive event to unlock epic rewards and engage in a combined-arms battle.

Unlock a Rare background, Epic Headgear, and Epic Weapon Skin during the second week of the event.

Unlock an Epic Charm as a gameplay reward during the event.

New rewards available to earn, claim and purchase during the Arkangel Directive event.

Earn an Epic Weapon Skin as a gameplay reward during the event.

New store bundles available for purchase during the Arkangel Directive event.

Earn a Rare background as a gameplay reward during the event.

Experience the new Control mode with rotating objectives in the Arkangel Directive event.

Purchase new bundles including 'Ascendant Weapon', 'Ascendant Warrior', and 'Arkangel Bundle' during the event.

Play as the Arkangel Legion in a new 24v24 mode called Control, focusing on capturing and holding objectives.

Earn unique gameplay rewards and new purchasable store bundles during the Arkangel Directive event.

Join the Arkangel Directive event starting July 11th and experience the new Control mode.

Join the Battlefield for a new special in-game event from July 11 to July 25, featuring the Arkangel Legion faction.

Unlock a Rare background, Epic Charm, and Epic Weapon Skin during the first week of the event.

Players must log in weekly to claim rewards, with forfeiture of rewards if not claimed within the week.

Take control in the Arkangel Directive event where two factions engage in heavy conflict to dominate objectives.

Vault Weapons now receive All-Out Warfare attachments, starting with Assault Rifles and GOL Sniper Magnum.

Added 'Low Vehicle Health' prompt and restricted spawning on CAV-Brawler if at capacity.

Next Seasonal Event will arrive in July with new earnable cosmetics.

Fixed sync issues for countdown timer in End of Round.

Fixed various issues with Irish's APS, Claymore lasers, and Rao's animation state.

Fixed various issues with vehicle damage, range, and functionality.

Removed Hazard Zone Coins and introduced XP gains for successful extractions.

Fixed multiple issues related to pinging objectives and vehicles.

Season 5 introduces the GEW-46 and the BFP.50 sidearm.

Fixed grenade pin-out audio and silencer effects on underbarrel shotguns.

Fixed stuttering/jittering issue while freefalling at high speeds.

If a vehicle is hacked at the same moment as activating the CWP, the cooldown will now be reset.

RM68 Bullet Speed lowered from 790 to 700.

M416 damage increased to 22 within 40 - 60m range and to 18 for 60m+.

4HK range on Standard Ammo reduced from 40m to 30m, High Power ammo reduced from 50m to 40m, and removed from CQB Ammo.

Fixed an issue for the CAV-Brawler unlock requirement that did not properly count teammates deploying on your MAV or EBLC-Ram.

4HK range capabilities have been removed from the MTAR21.

Fixed an issue that caused the SPH Explosive Launcher's projectile to detonate immediately if the attached player had died.

Fixed an issue that caused the wave lines from the Detection Pulse to not be drawn on the minimap when inside the vehicle using the ability.

Fixed an issue that could sometimes reward players with assists on their own kills or assists on teammates.

Fixed an issue causing some missiles and grenades to appear offset from the weapon while moving and firing.

AI Soldiers will now correctly spawn in and support players in the Prologue.

Fixed an issue that allowed bullets to go through Dozer's Ballistic Shield based on server join timing.

Max dispersion increased by 9% for AK24, SFARM-GL and AEK; lowered by 8% for AC42, M16A3, M416 and MTAR21; delay to dispersion reset lowered from 0.2s to 0.1s.

Fixed an issue that resulted in Dozer’s Ballistic Shield not correctly playing the heavy hit animation when he takes direct damage from heavy projectiles.

Fixed an issue that resulted in the Capture Objective Indicator not correctly appearing whilst an objective is being captured.

Fixed an issue that caused Subsonic ammunition on the DM7, AM40 and M5A3 to muzzle flash when equipped with a Suppressor.

Fixed an issue that prevented the ability to equip unlocks received during a match.

Fixed an issue that made spotting air vehicles above objectives difficult to perform.

Battle by an abandoned factory on a new map.

Lead the way with a new Squad Management system.

Wield new weapons in Season 5.

A new map called Reclaimed is available for players to explore and dominate.

Season 5 introduces the new map Reclaimed and a 100 Battle Pass with new weapons and gadgets.

Players can earn their way through 100 Battle Pass tiers to unlock new content.

Adjustments to the accuracy and dispersion of several weapon categories.

New options for displaying damage units on screen.

A new map set in an abandoned industrial facility in the Czechian region.

Season 5 introduces a new Battle Pass with cosmetics for Specialists, Weapons, Vehicles, and more.

Introduction of new gadgets including Spring Grenade, Anti-Tank Grenade, Mini Grenade, and RPG-7V2.

Enhancements to the Squad Menu for better management and navigation of squads.

Adaptation of Vault Weapons for use with All-Out Warfare attachments and introduction of Universal Cosmetics.

Three new weapons added to the arsenal: BFP.50 hand cannon, GEW-46 assault rifle, and XCE BAR bolt-action rifle.

Improvements to camera movement when sprinting to enhance immersion.

Changes to the unlock requirements for these characters.

Restructuring of vehicle loadouts to clarify combat roles and reduce explosive weaponry.

Improvements to Dozer's movement with the SOB-8 Ballistic Shield and balancing changes to Irish's APS-36.

Introduction of new weapons including a high-precision rifle and a powerful hand cannon.

Introduction of a new Battle Pass with cosmetics and rewards across 100 tiers.

Restructuring vehicle loadouts to clarify combat roles and improve battlefield readability.

A new map set in an abandoned industrial facility in Czechia, featuring various combat areas.

The RPG-7V2 from Battlefield 3 is making a comeback in All-Out Warfare.

Improvements to Dozer's shield mechanics and balancing changes to Irish's APS-36.

Final re-worked map to improve combat intensity and sight lines, coming later in Season 5.

Enhancements to the Squad Menu for better management and navigation.

New grenades added to the arsenal to enhance gameplay.

Season 5 becomes available for play on June 7.

Vault Weapons will receive attachments for All-Out Warfare, starting with Assault and Sniper Rifles.

Play through 100 tiers in the Season 5 Battle Pass to unlock Free and Premium content.

Load up with three new types of grenades.

Vault weapons have been rehauled for improved gameplay.

Expand your arsenal with the XCE Bar bolt-action rifle, GEW-46 assault rifle, and BFP.50 hand cannon.

Battle in an abandoned factory retaken by nature in the new map Reclaimed.

Introduction of new weapon stations including thermal tech and heavy anti-air.

A reworked version of the Hourglass map has been introduced.

Improvements to vehicle loadouts have been implemented.

Improvements made to jet responsiveness and control, including reintroducing vehicle control with rearview camera.

STAFF Shells no longer lock onto enemy ground vehicles automatically; now lock onto laser designated targets.

Thermal sights are now available as a loadout option for some vehicle weapons stations.

Reintroduced decouple aim from turning option for tanks for better control.

Cyber Warfare Protection System added as a loadout option for all vehicles except LATV4 Recon.

Rocket Pods are now included in jet loadouts to enhance engagement with enemies.

Removed 57mm Cannon from EBAA Wildcat and replaced it with 35mm Dual AA Cannons.

Vehicle loadouts are being restructured to ensure clear combat roles and improve gameplay experience.

Removed 30mm Cannon from M5C Bolte and added a 50mm Cannon and 40mm incendiary Grenade Launcher.

Removed all explosives from LATV4 Recon and replaced them with anti-infantry weaponry.

New features for managing squads, including an overview of all squads, the ability to create or join squads, and see friends in squads.

Squad leaders can now give orders to squad members, with rewards for completing objectives together.

Universal Skins will be extended to all Vault Weapons, allowing for customization in Season 5.

Vault Weapons will now have more versatility and be able to compete alongside All-Out Warfare weapons.

Vault Weapons will now support attachments starting with Assault Rifles and Sniper Rifles in Season 5.

Updated Lis' Mastery requirement to include Assists.

Fixed intermittent audio cut out while repairing the MV-38 Condor.

Introduced new Personal Best statistic for squad performance.

Dozer's Ballistic Shield no longer deflects Sundance's Scatter Grenade.

Sundance Mastery now correctly tracks Assists on destroyed enemy vehicles.

Reworked map with new flags, improved layout, and enhanced infantry gameplay.

Uniform Soldier Aiming is now 'On' by default for all players.

EOD Bot now correctly repairs Boris' SG-36 Sentry Gun instead of picking it up.

Fixed inconsistent weapon overheating behavior across platforms.

Improved HUD visibility across various screen settings.

Doors controlled by the enemy team now automatically open when approached.

Increased damage of heavy projectiles towards Transport Vehicles.

Fixed issue causing multiple grenades to be thrown unexpectedly.

Added ability to remove attachments from weapons in the Customization Screen.

Uniform Soldier Aiming will now be set to On by default for both controller and mouse & keyboard gameplay.

Players can still toggle Uniform Soldier Aiming On/Off via Options under the Aim category.

Resolved an issue that prevented some players from selecting equipment from the second and third Weapon Station / Pods within the Vehicles Collection Screen.

Resolved an issue that resulted in some players losing access to Irish’s APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel.

Resolved an issue that resulted in the CAV-Brawler 'Earthshaker' Vehicle Skin from interacting with world objects.

Experience Shutdown, a new tight 8v8 mode where class play is imperative.

Adjusted the frequency of the Damage Dealt Statistic at the End-of-Round Screen to its intended frequency.

All-Chat functionality is now available, allowing players to communicate with the opposing team.

Resolved an issue for console players that were unable to assign an input to Chat Visibility.

Join the two-week Leviathan Rising event featuring a new 8v8 mode.

A new close-quarters combat mode where players must work as a squad to complete objectives.

When a Lance scores enough points, it results in a shutdown of the objective, removing it from the map.

New bundles available for purchase and free items to claim during the event.

Players can use the ESA-500 Lance to score points by planting it in objective areas.

Join the Leviathan Rising event from April 11 to April 25, featuring new gameplay mechanics and objectives.

Earn Ribbons and unlock unique gameplay rewards during the Leviathan Rising event.

New design for chat interface with improved background opacity and color formatting.

Enhanced audio dynamic range and fixed various audio issues related to vehicles and weapons.

Fixed various issues related to specific specialists, including Angel and Blasco.

Resolved multiple gameplay bugs including melee damage inconsistencies and animation issues.

Fixed various vehicle-related issues including damage application and visual discrepancies.

Addressed multiple weapon-related issues including icon discrepancies and reload sounds.

Armor protection now only applies to the torso area, enhancing gameplay strategy.

Adjusted mastery requirements for several specialists to enhance playstyle variety.

Resolved multiple issues affecting gadgets, including EMP grenades and Claymore visibility.

Introduced AEK 971, RPK-74M, and MP443 as new vault weapons.

Log in to Battlefield 2042 now until April 4 @ 12:00 UTC to automatically unlock these Specialists.

Resolved an issue that resulted in SOFLAM targets on neutral vehicles being shared across both teams.

AI Soldiers should now correctly spawn during the Prologue stages.

Reduced the effectiveness of Crawford's Critical Repair Trait from 100% to 40%.

Fixed an issue where the Tracer Dart would sometimes fail to designate moving targets.

Resolved a Field of View issue for Rao’s 'Volatile' cosmetic.

Increased the amount of bullets required for a kill with Medium Ammo between 50-75m from 6 to 7.

Increased the health regen rate post-revive from 5hp/s to 7.5hp/s.

Reduced the rate at which the X6-Infiltration Device registers audio pings.

The Tracer Dart will now last 16 seconds up from 12 seconds.

Increased the soldier health regen from 5hp/s to 7.5hp/s.

Reduced the Headshot Multiplier from 2x to 1.6x.

Fixed an issue where the Designated UI Indicator would appear under the world when hitting some gadgets with the Tracer Dart.

Reduced the amount of healing per second the Repair Tool replenishes by 15%.

Lis’ G-84 TGM missiles will now correctly detonate when impacting Dozer’s Ballistic Shield.

Removed the remaining Aim Down Sight deploy adjustments for the Extended Magazines.

Resolved an issue with the CAV-Brawler not correctly spawning in with certain Vehicle Cosmetics.

Performed an audio pass on the X6-Infiltration Device to address audio-overload issues.

Lowered the soldier health regen delay from 7.5s to 6.5s.

Irish’s APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel should no longer intercept C5.

Added more nuance to the noise emitted from the X6-Infiltration Device.

Fixed an issue that caused Blasco to be hidden from the minimap when firing unsuppressed weapons.

Resolved an issue that resulted in an oversized crosshair while placing the M18 Claymore.

Updated Blasco’s Tutorial Video within the Collections Screen.

It should now be possible to place the Insertion Beacon within Smoke.

M18 Claymore sensors should no longer trigger through walls.

Reduced the Headshot Multiplier from 2x to 1.6x.

Fixed an issue where drivers in vehicles would sometimes not get a warning about incoming missiles if designated by a Tracer Dart.

Increased the amount of bullets required for a kill with Subsonic ammo for distances beyond 40m by 1.

Reduced the amount of bullets required for a kill with Heavy Ammo under 30m from 5 to 4.

Resolved an issue that resulted in Voice Lines remaining scrambled after exiting the vicinity of an enemy X6-Infiltration Device.

The RM68 assault rifle features a unique muzzle device and canted sights.

Deploy as Recon Specialist Camila Blasco with her X6-Infiltration Device.

New season introduces a rocky South African battlefield and Recon Specialist Blasco.

Purchase the Welcome Pack for the 'Bushmaster' skin and 500 Battlefield Coins.

Rack up close-quarters kills with the compact, stockless Super 500 shotgun.

Get your hands on the RPT-31 LMG with heavy-hitting rounds.

Play through 100 tiers to unlock Free and Premium content including new cosmetics and weapons.

Infiltrate enemy strongholds with the new CAV-Brawler vehicle.

Added options for customizing the scale of minimap icons.

Improved consistency of melee takedowns for standing and crouching soldiers.

Resolved issues with ping visuals displaying incorrectly.

An IFV-type vehicle designed for squad spawning and maneuverability.

Resolved flickering issue with vehicle icons on the big map.

Reduced range, speed, and acceleration of Lis' G-84 TGM.

Classic weapons available as Vault Weapons.

100 new tiers of Hardware, Cosmetics, and Player Card items.

Resolved issue preventing unlock of 'Risk Worth Taking' Player Card Background.

Resolved issues with audio playing from the wrong direction in downed state.

Adept in ambush tactics, capable of stealth and reconnaissance.

A new arid, rocky South African battlefield for close combat.

A gadget that fires sticky explosives that detonate after a delay.

A new array of weaponry for various combat scenarios.

Camila Blasco can move without alerting motion-based technology and creates communication dead zones.

Reworks to improve gameplay and combat opportunities on the maps.

Gadgets are now linked to specific Classes, enhancing Class identity.

An Assault Class gadget that latches onto targets and explodes after a short delay.

MTAR-21 damage increased from 18 to 22 up to 40m.

Fixed minor desync issue causing player to jump in a longer arch than expected.

You can no longer use Dozer's shield while parachuting or prone.

Fixed issue where the auto deploy of the parachute did not function properly.

ADS draw rate reverted to pre-update 3.2 values for Drum and Extended Magazines.

Mounted Vulcan now lasts 7 seconds from the moment it begins firing.

Increased health of Crawford's Mounted Vulcan by 60% for better survivability.

Adjusted recoil of the MTAR-21 to align with other Assault Rifles.

Reduced projectile speed from 500 m/s to 250 m/s and uptime from 40 seconds to 12 seconds.

Fixed issue where firing time after leaving sprint was longer than expected.

Description now correctly states that she can revive faster, not to full health.

No longer grants extra ammunition for Underbarrel Grenade Launchers.

Unlock Descriptions now correctly show for Class Badges on the reward screen after a match.

Fixed issue causing projectiles to not deal damage correctly when Specialists are facing down.

Fixed issue allowing players to select any Gadget with any Specialist via Angel’s Loadout Crate.

PP-2000 damage increased from 22 to 28 up to 50m.

Play as the familiar Assault, Engineer, Recon and Support classes.

Below Radar feature arrives for Air Vehicles.

Significant changes have been made to the Breakaway map.

Introducing M39 EMR, MTAR-21, and PP-2000 as new vault weapons.

Exclusive rewards available for Year 1 Pass, Gold, and Ultimate owners.

New Suppressor, Long-range Scope, and Thermal Scopes added.

Customize your class with Class Equipment, Class Gadgets and Weapon Proficiencies.

The Active Protection System becomes available for the M1A5 and T28 tanks.

Available from Jan 27-31

Available from Jan 27-31

Extensive changes to the Breakaway map to encourage more intense encounters.

The Active Protection System is now available for these vehicles.

Flying below 30 meters will now make air vehicles immune to lock-ons from vehicle-based weaponry.

M39 EMR, MTAR-21, and PP-2000 have been added to the All-Out Warfare arsenal.

Three new thermal scopes added with improved functionality for various weapons.

Multiple fixes related to map displays and gadget functionality in Battlefield Portal.

Reintroduces familiar gameplay by bringing back the structure and class identity from previous Battlefield titles.

Available from Jan 27-28

Unlocks for Year 1 Pass, Gold, and Ultimate owners including previous season rewards.

Fixed various AI issues including navigation and behavior in TDM.

Optional benefits encouraging the use of specific weapon archetypes for each class.

A new suppressor designed for the NVK-S22, enhancing close-quarters combat.

Available from Jan 24-27

Available from Jan 24-27

Double XP will be active across all modes until Monday.

Reintroduction of the Class system to improve gameplay flow and Class identity.

Loadouts will now be unified per Class, resetting current Loadouts to default.

New system to encourage synergy between Classes and Weapon Archetypes.

Introduction of Class Icons above soldiers for better identification during encounters.

Only Engineers can use Rocket Launchers, enhancing balance and strategy against vehicles.

Gadgets and Equipment are now tied to specific Classes, improving balance and readability.

Clearer definitions of Class roles to enhance gameplay experience.

Ammo increased from 8 to 10.

Resolved issue where Specialists were not rendering correctly.

Damage reduced in High Power Capacitor fire mode to ensure it assists rather than solely takes out vehicle targets.

Sundance's Anti-Armor Grenades now correctly intercepted by vehicles with Active Protection Systems triggered.

Damage improved to align with other utility weapons.

Spearhead is now available in Conquest Hardcore, FFA, and Team Deathmatch.

Resolved an instance of clipping with the camera during the insertion phase.

Bursts per minute increased from 150 to 160.

Added Mk VI Revolver, Gewehr 43, Gewehr 43 ZF4, M1 Garand Sniper, No 4, and Sten.

Resolved issue where there was no iconography to display overheating progression.

Damage per pellet increased from 8 to 15.

Charge up increased from 0.8 to 1 second.

Gameplay supports up to 128 players with increased movement speed, faster redeploy times, and faster vehicle call-ins.

Join the final week of Battle of Nordvik with a larger counter-offensive and intense gameplay.

Final battle with full-on Breakthrough Chaos supporting up to 128 players and new gameplay modifiers.

Upcoming update will feature an improved Breakaway map and the reintroduction of Classes.