What changed in Battlefield™ 2042 in 2024

Participate in a 4-week, 4-mode battle festivities from December 10 - January 7.

Play across Conquest Ascension, Rush XL, Breakthrough Chaos, and Frontlines XL during the event.

Unwrap cosmetics and weekly FREE store items as part of the holiday festivities.

Fixed a bug where players were unable to ping objectives in the Shutdown gamemode.

Fixed an issue that would let you press deploy even when it was on cooldown.

Fixed an issue where equipping amps on a vehicle would cause collision issues with certain objects.

Small performance improvements for the Redeplay and Death flow.

Fixed a bug where the deploy screen icon for the 'spawn on foot' feature of the CAV Brawler would rotate with the vehicle.

Added the ability to place ammo stations to Custom Conquest, TDM, and FFA experiences.

Holiday Protocol returns with new rewards and a chance to grab last year’s loot.

Armor Piercing rounds now pass through Dozer’s Ballistic Shield with reduced damage.

Fixed an issue where swapping to the M1 Garand when sprinting had a delayed animation.

Vehicle EMP fired grenades no longer get stopped by amps, aligning with hand thrown EMP grenades.

Fixed an issue where custom score target could cause the score calculator to be incorrect.

Added a reactive hint to the HUD when in a falling air vehicle without a pilot.

Aligned collision on the Pondhawk to minimize players hovering on top of it.

Added a mutator to portal for admins to allow players to swap teams via the menu.

Fixed a bug where damage numbers would not take vehicle armor into account.

The Draugr now only shows up in the personal category.

AP grenade launchers now deal damage to Dozer if fired at the shield.

XP event for entering a vehicle previously owned by the enemy.

Dozer shield deploy time has been lowered by 80%.

Objective Airdrop XP event introduced for pilots when passengers leave air vehicles.

Fixed a bug where the 'Ferocity' headgear for Blasco would appear twice in the customization menu.

Updated Huron vehicle description in the deploy screen.

Fixed an issue causing Ascension Points not having a value for non-2042 factions.

Added the correct icon for the M1 Garand default magazine attachment in the customization screen.

Customization menus will now open at the top of the scroll list for different weapons.

Resolved an issue where the 'This uniform is part of a set' text displayed incorrectly across multiple rows.

Resolved an issue where players would receive XP for throwing back their own grenade.

PC players can now use a keybinding to cancel matchmaking in the main menu.

Fixed an issue where friends would appear online even after going offline.

Resolved an issue where the muzzle attachment was visible when using high-magnification scopes on the RPT-31.

Access to 30 tiers of unlockable content, 15 Tier Skips, and the Legendary 'Profane Apostle' outfit for Zain.

Soldier maximum health set to 60% in Hardcore mode.

New settings to disable minimap and adjust squad list visibility.

New Hardcore gameplay modifiers affecting health, friendly fire, and combat mechanics.

The event pass features 30 tiers with 15 free and 15 premium rewards, including cosmetics and an exclusive Legendary Specialist set.

Health regeneration rate set to 0.1 / 10% for default.

The M1 Garand has increased damage, magazine count, and modified accuracy based on movement and stance.

Fixed a bug where armor plate animation would loop incorrectly.

Return to Sender now gives a score when the player interacts with an enemy grenade and throws it back.

Visual updates for Battle of the Bulge and El Alamein as part of the Circle of Hell event.

Players can unlock the M1 Garand during the event, featuring increased damage model, less recoil, and various scopes.

Players deal more damage, but soldiers have less HP. Vehicles have increased HP but take more weak point damage.

Match time limit increased to 60 minutes in Hardcore modes.

A new four-week time-limited event starting October 29, 2024, featuring Hardcore mode and rewards.

Play through familiar modes with a hardcore twist, featuring increased lethality and limited HUD.

Available tickets for both teams in Hardcore modes doubled.

Friendly fire is enabled, affecting both infantry and vehicles.

UH-60 repair system now heals 25hp in 5 seconds, improved from 10hp in 8.6 seconds.

Vehicle maximum health set to 1.4 for increased survivability.

Various changes to M1 Garand to fit in All Out Warfare, including recoil and damage model adjustments.

Access to 30 tiers of unlockable content and 15 Tier Skips, including the Legendary 'Profane Apostle' outfit for Zain.

Vehicles can now only be repaired using the Engineers' Repair Tool.

Vehicles have been adjusted to deal more damage and have additional weak points.

Downed characters must crawl to safety as traversal sprint is disabled.

Resolved an issue causing Javelin Mastery to show incorrectly in stats.

In Hardcore mode, primary weapon loadouts are locked by Class, HUD information is limited, and health regeneration is disabled.

Capture and neutralization times for flags doubled in Hardcore modes.

Fixed an issue that caused the MI-240 Super Hind to float at the end of round screen.

Fixed an issue where some boxes would remain floating in the air on Noshahr Canals after their support was destroyed.

Fixed an issue that caused weapon statistics to have incorrect values in the prologue mission of the game.

Fixed an issue with some unnatural terrain deformation on Orbital.

Fixed an issue that caused the UH-60 to use an incorrect icon, it will now use the correct transport helicopter icon.

Fixed an issue where some Weapon skins could display “Buy Set” instead of “Buy”.

Fixed an issue where claymore name tags would flicker at certain distances.

Fixed an issue where vehicles could sometimes spawn underneath the map in the first sector of Breakthrough Chaos on Manifest.

Fixed an issue preventing the UH-60 to be able to prompt countermeasures while getting hacked.

Fixed an issue where a destroyed MCOM would sometimes appear as not destroyed in the UI if you joined a server after the destruction.

Fixed an issue where players could call in Angel’s supply crate in some locations on Redacted.

Players can still unlock the UH-60 by completing missions after the event.

Pilot the UH-60 with one pilot, two gunners, and two passengers, featuring M134 miniguns and flares.

Play from September 10-24 to earn ribbons and unlock the UH-60 permanently.

Earn ribbons twice as fast when playing Breakthrough UH-60 Chaos and Control Unlocked.

Reduced the transition of flight to vertical and vice versa for the MV-38 Condor.

Fixed an issue with the UH-60 where systemic damage was not being applied properly to each part.

Tentative fix for an issue in Strike Team where equipment dropped in-world during a round wasn’t correctly removed in the next.

Active Protection System now available for the EBAA Wildcat to allow for dynamic engagements.

The MV-38 Condor and Mi-240 Super Hind will no longer be available in Breakthrough, replaced with the UH-60.

Vehicle seats without weapons will no longer display an ammo count UI indicator.

Proximity Scan range increased to 40m for the UH-60.

The UH-60 is now available on all Conquest maps.

Fixed an issue with the UH-60 not showing tooltips when in first-person view.

Fixed an issue with the UH-60 where certain EMP effects were active even if the vehicle was not under EMP situations.

Pilot the UH-60 to transport your squad across the map with new repair and cyberwarfare protection systems.

Play between September 10-24 to earn ribbons and access all Specialists, Weapons, Gadgets, and Vehicles including the UH-60.

The UH-60 will now have two new utilities: Repair System and Cyberwarfare Protection System.

Fixed the mastery level that’s displayed on highlighted weaponry not correctly updating within the classes screen whilst deployed.

Fixed an issue where ribbons were not displayed correctly on the Shutdown game mode at the end of the round.

Fixed an issue where AI soldiers would sometimes stop moving when the AI max health was lowered through Battlefield Portal.

Improved the Conquest stat tab to show the correct amount of defensive kills.

Fixed an issue where the player option to 'Always Use Traversal Sprint' would override gamemodes that have disabled the feature.

Time spent on Objective added to the Scoreboard in the Strike Team mode.

Fixed an issue where AI soldiers would take cover waiting for their health to regenerate even when health regeneration was disabled.

Transition speed lowered from 2 to 0.8 seconds; flight to hover transition speed lowered from 4 to 1.5 seconds.

Title text will no longer display on all Weapon Charms and will now indicate they are Universal.

Resolved an issue that made it difficult to read the vehicle type if all vehicles were deployed.

Increased first-person perspective free look sensitivity of XFAD-4 Draugr to match other comparable aircraft.

Transition away from Season 7 visuals to return to the main theme within the game's menus.

The Leviathan Rising event will return later in July.

The Community Calendar will be updated to showcase weekly playlists, featured experiences, and upcoming game updates.

A new event with progression via an event pass, new cosmetics, and more will be playable during the Halloween period.

Vault Drops will allow players to unlock content in All-Out Warfare, including vehicles from Battlefield Portal.

Players can earn Ascension Points to unlock new weapons and gear.

Players can upgrade their kits using armory stations as enemies become tougher.

Players must make a final stand against an endless horde at the facility exit.

Players can progress through the Boreas facility sector by sector while facing tougher enemies.

Learn more about Outbreak, a new game mode featuring combat against Geists and Ascension Points.

Players can sabotage AI signals by capturing nodes to unlock new sectors.

Fixed an issue with an incorrect sound effect being present on DFR Strife 40mm.

Introducing a new 4-player PvE experience called Outbreak, featuring Dead Space themed earnable cosmetics.

Fixed an issue with SU57 third-person zoom being different than F35.

Improvements to SRAW to bring it in line with other rocket launchers, including reduced zoom and increased field of view.

Fixed an issue with keybinding not displaying correctly on XFAD-4 Draugr weapons.

Fixed an issue with laser sight and flashlight icons in soldier inventory not staying lit up.

New Outbreak mode where players fight off waves of AI Geists.

Updated equipment slots on XFAD-4 Draugr to align DRFM Jammer with other countermeasure options.

Fixed various tooltip issues and added a hint for first-person free look for Fighter Planes.

Fixed issues with Attack Helicopters and XFAD-4 Draugr cannons damage sound feedback.

Added a persistent reload timer on SRAW and G-84 TGM to prevent exploitative loops.

Changes to the MD540 Nightbird to achieve consistency with other helicopters, including reduced auto-leveling and increased speed when nosing down.

Introduction of the legendary Marked Man skin for players.

New Dead Space Bundle available for players to enhance their gameplay experience.

Fixed an issue with XFAD-4 Draugr Crosshair getting stuck when switching views.

Fixed an issue with reloading sound effects on RPT 31.

Increased rate of fire of the 40mm cannon from 140 to 155 and increased blast from 35 to 37. Increased Howitzer impact damage from 40 to 65.

Fixed an issue with damage over time of Kerosene Bombs when being too close to its death zone radius.

The weapon description has been updated to reflect the lock-on protection change.

PP-2000 will now use the correct ammo count in Battlefield Portal experiences (42 ammo).

Lowered AP amp damage from 23 to 21 in 0 to 100 meter range for DFR Strife.

Fixed various visual and sound effects on weapons using different attachments.

High Power ammo damage and reload speed penalty adjusted for PBX-45.

DRFM jammer will now protect against all locks for 5 seconds.

Close Combat ammo damage and dispersion adjusted for PBX-45.

Maximum pellet dispersion increased from 2 to 2.5 degrees. RPM reduced from 99 to 80. Damage per pellet reduced.

Fixed an issue with the LAV-AD (BF3) getting stuck on certain objects.

Fixed an issue with Jets systemic parts getting disabled too quickly.

Increased the XFAD-4 Draugr’s AP cannon damage vs other air vehicles by 20%.

Mackay now uses a reload animation every time the Grappling Hook is equipped.

Last chance to participate in the Future Strike event, available until June 11.

Experience 4v4 or 8v8 action with a focus on teamwork and individual skill, featuring a 'down but not out' mechanic.

A new, squad vs squad, round-based, infantry-only experience designed for close quarters engagements.

Every third round features a locked loadout, testing players' adaptation skills.

Teams must perform surgical strikes to capture tight objective points, with capturing revealing positions.

Players can respawn as a recon drone to spot enemies and assist their squad.

A new time-limited event where every choice is life-or-death, featuring squad vs squad gameplay.

In shock rounds 3, 6, and 9, player loadouts are randomized and locked for an even battlefield.

Earn ribbons to unlock new items like the L5 Winzig Epic Weapon Charm and Talon Type-1 Epic Skin.

A new time-limited event introducing the Mandate of Nations alliance, available from May 28 to June 10, 2024.

New bundles available for purchase, including skins and weapon charms related to the Future Strike event.

Adjusted jet spawns on Kaleidoscope to ensure a safer flight path entry.

Resolved an issue which allowed the Penguins to use scope attachments on weapons such as the SWS-10 on Battlefield Portal servers whilst this functionality was disabled.

Class Distribution Indicators on the deployment screen when choosing a class should now correctly display the amount of individuals for each class.

Resolved a texturing issue on the Deep Blue King weapon cosmetic for the M5A3.

Resolved an issue which resulted in some scopes having a low level of detail on previous Xbox One and PlayStation®4 whilst inspecting them in third perspective.

Resolved an issue which allowed Mackay to get out of bounds on Redacted.

New game mode where players take and hold rotating objectives to earn Ascension Points and unlock all Specialists, weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.

Earn 40 Ribbons between May 14-28 to unlock the XFAD-4 Draugr, a remote-controlled aerial bomber.

Earn 80 Ribbons to unlock the DFR Strife LMG, known for its versatility and accuracy.

Fixed an issue preventing SOFLAM from deploying on select Battlefield Portal experiences.

Fixed issues with APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel affecting smoke grenades and anti-vehicle projectiles.

It now takes 3 Anti-Tank Mines to destroy a Heavy Vehicle.

Adjustment to the damage vehicles take when colliding with other objects.

Reduced damage of TOW missile and Anti Vehicle Rocket Pods against armored vehicles by 20%.

Various adjustments to weapon damage, recoil, and magazine visibility.

Movement speed boost while aiming down sights reduced from 40% to 25%.

New weapons available for unlocking through in-game progression starting May 14, 2024.

Repair time for vehicles increased from 5 seconds to 8.6 seconds for most vehicles.

Improvements made to visual weapon recoil across various weapon categories.

Cooldown increased from 11 seconds to 25 seconds to promote strategic use.

New limited time mode where players can earn the DFR Strife LMG and XFAD-4 Draugr.

Revisit Stadium with a revamped, battle-torn look optimized for existing mode layouts.

The Stadium map will be available as a standalone infantry-only map starting April 30.

New structures and cover have been added to enhance combat opportunities within the Stadium.

Gear up with new weapons including the SCZ-3 SMG and Predator SRAW available through gameplay.

Ziplines have been introduced in place of elevators to improve pacing and navigation throughout the Stadium.

The number of objectives has been increased to enhance gameplay flow and distinctiveness in the Stadium map.

The Stadium map will return on April 30th with a reworked layout.

Lighting and visuals across the Stadium map have been enhanced for better gameplay experience.

Season 7 introduces new gameplay focused on battling for Earth's most valuable resource in a Chilean desert.

A battle-torn Stadium drops on Apr 30

Players must secure sectors and push into enemy territory, with limited reinforcements and the ability to arm M-COMs for victory.

New bundles available for purchase, including 'The Red Hand', 'Stranglehold', and 'Blood Pact' with exclusive skins and items.

Earn Ribbons by playing Frontlines to unlock new rewards, including weapon charms and skins.

Frontlines returns as a new time-limited game mode within Season 7: Turning Point, combining elements of Conquest and Rush.

Experience intense frontline combat in a time-limited event with limited reinforcements.

Join double XP weekends during the Crimson Front event.

The Crimson Front event will run from April 16th to April 30th, featuring the return of the Frontlines mode.

Join double XP weekends to enhance your gameplay experience during the event.

Participate in the Crimson Front event featuring the Frontlines mode and time-limited cosmetics.

Secure exclusive time-limited event cosmetics during the Frontlines event.

The Crimson Front event starts on April 16.

Fight in the returning fan-favorite mode: Frontlines across 4 maps.

Join the Crimson Front Event from April 16 to April 30, 2024, featuring a new time-limited game mode.

Recoil and dispersion reduced by an average of 10%.

Scope glint removed from the XM8 LMG ACOG.

Fixed clipping issues on K30 when using Fusion or DD Holo sights.

Fixed an issue with the EBLC-Ram’s Spawn Beacon not functioning at times.

Adjustments made to visual recoil on multiple weapons and sights based on player feedback.

Shotgun pellet spread adjusted for hipfire and aiming down sights to improve tactical gameplay.

Damage increased from 25 to 26 under 50 meters.

Dispersion increased by an average of 8%.

Fixed an issue causing the clip ejection sound of the M1 Garand to not play.

Fixed an issue resulting in several armored vehicles having a misaligned crosshair.

Starting accuracy increased by 10%, horizontal recoil slightly increased, rate of fire adjusted from 650 to 675.

Earn ribbons to unlock new weapons.

Use the new Predator SRAW in combat.

Play Season 7 free between March 21-24.

Deploy on the new map Haven during Season 7.

Gear up with the new SCZ-3 SMG.

Return to urban warfare with unique combat opportunities and distinct gameplay moments.

Improvements for weapon recoil, enhancements to the deploy screen, and other updates.

A highly efficient submachine gun ideal for close-quarters combat.

A remote-controlled aerial bomber with advanced precision-guided ordinance.

An LMG-style weapon with the mobility of an assault rifle, featuring belt-fed ammo.

Unlock Free and Premium content including new weapons, a new gadget, and XP boosters across 100 tiers.

An assault rifle with a balance of firepower and accuracy for mid-range and close-quarters combat.

Handcrafted posters and graffiti represent different factions at war on Haven.

Haven is set in Chile’s Atacama Desert, featuring urban warfare and combined arms gameplay.

Haven features a warm yellowish tone contrasting with the cold colors of the previous map.

An anti-vehicle launcher with wire-guided missiles for taking down land and air vehicles.

Stadium returns with a revamped look and optimized for existing mode layouts.

Battle in the Atacama desert with door-to-door combat in the mining town of El Alicanto.

Battle for control over the aquifer in five distinct areas: Gas Station, Crash Site, Town Center, Oasis, and Checkpoint.

Play through 100 tiers in the Season 7 Battle Pass to unlock Free and Premium content like new weapons, a new gadget, and Legendary skins.

The pack contains the Premium Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, and exclusive skins and charms.

Resolved a rare issue where players could not spawn vehicles.

Resolved an issue causing the Squad deploy to appear available when the squad mate is outside the combat arena.

Fixed an issue where no vehicles were shown in the call menu despite availability.

A remote-controlled aerial bomber featuring advanced precision-guided ordinance.

Fixed an issue allowing players to go under the map.

Fixed an issue where the SPAS-12 could achieve too high a rate of fire in semi-automatic mode.

Improvements to visual recoil for all weapons to enhance immersion.

A new Battle Pass featuring powerful weapons and gadgets.

Resolved an issue causing AI Soldiers to not switch between gunner seats properly.

An anti-vehicle launcher with wire-guided missiles returns to the game.

Changes to vehicle interactions and class identities, including adjustments to C5 and anti-tank mines.

Improved headshot multipliers for various 1942 weapons.

Fixed an issue where players could spawn out of bounds when deploying with a vehicle.

Rebalancing of headshot damage multipliers for SMGs, LMGs, and Assault Rifles.

New additions to the arsenal include the AK 5C assault rifle, SCZ-3 submachine gun, and DFR Strife LMG.

Resolved an issue causing a spawn point to not work as intended.

Haven features urban warfare with infantry and vehicle combat set in the Atacama Desert.

Resolved an issue causing the zipline next to the D1 objective to be invisible.

Use the Season 7 weaponry and battle for ultimate power on this new battlefield.

Enter combined arms suburban combat in the mining town of El Alicanto.

Face the heat in the Atacama desert while battling door-to-door in the new map Haven.

Play through 100 tiers in the Season 7 Battle Pass to unlock Free and Premium content.

Wield new weapons like the SCZ-3 SMG and the AK 5C.

Engage in combined arms suburban combat on Haven and revisit the revamped Stadium.

Get Free Access between March 21-24.

Gain ultimate control with the XFAD-4 Draugr, coming with a future season update.

Players can unlock the 'Simulacrum' weapon charm, an XP Booster, and the 'Particle Swarm' weapon skin during the event.

Last chance to play Arkangel Directive and unlock limited-time event rewards.

Corrected the text displayed for the Medical Pouch's Hardware Unlock criteria.

Arkangel Directive is now underway, featuring the Control mode with rotating objectives.

The Gunner Camera on Stealth Helicopters will no longer reset to a default position when entering the seat.

Players can now select different Crosshair Indicators for their Impact Point Crosshair.

Fixed an issue where the EBAA Wildcat played audio without a radio.

Directional HUD features for gunners have been enhanced based on player feedback.

Update 6.4 includes support for Breakaway and Discarded in the Control mode.

The Scatter Grenade now correctly tracks its progression.

The Codex has been updated to allow for audio entries.

Fixed an issue where the VOIP channel didn't switch automatically when removed from a party.

Resolved an issue with the Squad Spectator Modifier incorrectly assigning buttons.

Fixed scenarios where Dozer would not reach the end of the zipline while holding a shield.

Fixed an issue where quick right-clicking on a weapon would select weapons underneath it.

Fixed the EMP sound playing incorrectly when ejected from a destroyed Mounted Vulcan.

Fixed an issue causing some players to experience a blackscreen.

A legacy option for the Gunner Direction HUD is now available.

Updated missing vehicle icons.

Ammo and Medical Pouches are now correctly resupplied from Angel's Loadout Crate.

Players can now define the color and shape of the Impact Point Crosshair on Air Vehicles.

Custom Player Color now applies correctly to the Squad and Players Screen, and Gadget Icon.

Custom Experiences will now benefit from server persistence for two days when no active Season is present.

Engage in the Arkangel Directive with two factions in heavy conflict.

Control mode is back, now available on Discarded and Breakaway maps.

Progress to unlock the Algorithmic Player Card Tag, XP Booster, and 'Existential Effect' weapon skin.

Exclusive store item with tailored Lunar New Year cosmetics.

Last chance to unlock Year of the Dragon items and cosmetics before February 20.

Get tailored, time-limited skins from the Year of the Dragon bundle.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Battlefield 2042 with exclusive cosmetics and a time-limited bundle.

Players will be rewarded with two items from the Year of the Dragon bundle and a discount on the full bundle for in-game progression.

Canister Coax can no longer be manually reloaded.

Reduced the magnet effect that some helicopters may encounter while close to the ground.

Fixed an issue with high recoil, fast-firing weapons gaining unintended vertical recoil.

Extended functionality to include more HUD elements for personalized player colors.

Regular body damage will no longer result in systemic failure.

Resolved discrepancy between Collection Screen and in-game ammo count.

Air vehicles will now take damage when colliding with skyscrapers on Hourglass.

Players can now see successful SOFLAM lock-on against vehicles.

Empty magazines in the SVK will no longer visually show bullets.

Players can earn ribbons to unlock the 'Harmonic Balance' Weapon Skin and other rewards starting February 6th.

New feature allows squad spectating in custom experiences with options for 'One Life' or 'Tactical Squad' modes.

C5 explosives will now stick to vehicles more effectively.

The EBAA Wildcat now has access to Air Radar, adjustable via settings.

The APS-36 will no longer intercept Smoke Grenades.

Sentry Gun will no longer target destroyed vehicles.

New math blocks for common tasks added to enhance custom experiences.

Fixed issues with the 'Target Acquired' prompt on vehicles.

F-35E Panther and SU-57 Felon should now have similar flight sensitivity while using mouse and keyboard peripherals.

Fixed an issue on F-35E Panther changing its flying characteristics after activating VTOL while using mouse and keyboard peripherals.

The YUV-2 Pondhawk is now available from the Light Ground Transport Vehicle list for Custom Conquest, Air Superiority and Ground Superiority Custom Experiences in Battlefield Portal.

Attachments for the RM68 will now correctly display the Charon Weapon Skin colors rather than appear as factory standard items.

The YUV-2 Pondhawk should no longer spawn under the map when deploying on it within Breakthrough > Flashpoint as the attacking side, during the final sector.

Further improvements have been made to sticky input while using mouse and keyboard peripherals.

Soldiers will now be able to successfully spawn on Capture Point A4 whilst it is being contested by the enemy team on Control > Breakaway.

Battle on two new maps in the Control mode.

New gameplay mode where players can claim and sync satellites for rewards.

Get rewards during the Lunar New Year celebration.

Quality of Life improvements as part of the Season 6 extension.

First look at Season 7 and its features.