Battlefield™ 2042 — patch notes and updates
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| Get up to 30% off Battlefield 6 | 2025-12-18 | Warm up by the gunfire this holiday season with up to 30% off Battlefield 6 Standard Edition or up to 20% off Phantom Edition. Experience ultimate all-out warfare. Fight in high-intensity infantry combat. Rip through the skies in aerial dogfights. Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage. Harness complete control over every action and movement using the Kinesthetic Combat System. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals—the deadliest weapon is your squad. This is Battlefield™ 6. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/ Sale ends Jan 5. Offers may vary or change. See retailer for details. |
| Rogue Operators inbound | 2025-11-04 | An explosion rattles Fort Lyndon, a government testing ground hiding secrets to die for. An armada of Rogue Operators, veiled by the chaos, seize this moment to descend and wreak havoc. It’s up to your squad to stop them.Find out what Fort Lyndon is hiding in Battlefield 6 Season 1. |
| Battlefield REDSEC Official Live-Action Trailer | 2025-10-31 | Grab the squad and drop in today. Drop into Fort Lyndon with massive destruction and the deadliest Battle Royale ring. Squad up for Gauntlet to hack and flip objectives, then dive into Portal. Play free now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3028330/Battlefield_REDSEC/ |
| Battlefield 6 Live Now | 2025-10-10 | Battlefield 6 kicks off a whole new era of high-intensity combat. Whether you are battling in intense infantry firefights, attacking enemies in jets, reviving teammates in the heat of battle, or driving a tank through a collapsing building, this is all-out warfare like you’ve never seen it before. Welcome to the world of Battlefield 6.Here’s everything you need to know before you deploy, and what to look forward to when you hit the frontlines for the first time.World of Battlefield 6The year is 2027. The world is on the edge of chaos. After a high-profile assassination shocks the world, major European countries have left NATO, while the US an |
| Get Ready for Battlefield 6 - Launch Times, Secure Boot and PC Specs | 2025-10-07 | It’s almost time for all-out warfare.Battlefield 6 launches around the world on October 10, 2025 at 8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CET). All regions will be able to access the game at the same time worldwide:Prior to Battlefield 6’s worldwide launch, Battlefield Studios will deploy a patch update that is required to play the game. Unless you have auto-updates enabled on your platform (by default), make sure you download that patch manually for a smooth launch day experience. PC Intel - Secure Boot InstructionsIn order to play Battlefield 6 on PC, you must enable Secure Boot. This necessary security feature allows EA’s Javelin Anticheat to detect, remove a |
| Battlefield 6 Launch Live Action Trailer | 2025-09-29 | Heart-pounding action. High-intensity combat. Destruction like you have never seen it before. Our Hero squad goes head to head with the Pax Armata threat as they storm a war-torn New York City on the brink of collapse. This is all-out warfare. This is Battlefield 6. Deployment begins October 10. |
| BATTLEFIELD 2042 UPDATE #9.2.1 | 2025-09-08 | Tomorrow, Tuesday, 9th September, we will be rolling out a small Hotfix Update in response to community feedback and changes following the previous Update, 9.2.0//The Battlefield TeamCommunity CalendarDiscover various Community Events, Featured Experiences, and Double XP moments on Battlefield 2042 via our frequently updated Community Calendar.Stay InformedFollow us on Reddit and @Battlefield to stay informed on the latest news, and @BattlefieldComm for the rollout of updates and other live service changes. Join the official Battlefield Discord server over at discord.gg/Battlefield. ChangelogPhantomThe Penguins have seen individuals brute-for |
| Battlefield™ 2042 EA Play* Reward | 2025-09-02 | Experience a world of thrill with EA Play. Join to get great player benefits and unlimited access to an unrivaled collection of EA’s fan-favorite franchises and top titles. Members can unlock rewards in the hottest titles each month including various skins in Battlefield™ 2042. Dive into all the game-winning, world-creating, and galaxy-defining moments in The Play List or discover a new favorite with trials of select recent releases for up to 10 hours with no commitments. If you decide to buy, your progress carries over to the full game, ready for what’s next. Plus, members score 10% off EA digital purchases, saving on full games, points pack |
| Road to Battlefield 6 - Unlock your Battlefield 6 cosmetics | 2025-08-29 | We released Battlefield 2042’s Update 9.2.0 on August 18 and the Road to Battlefield 6 began with all of you jumping back into the game. Your passion has been incredible to see and we’re so excited to have so many of you back with us in Battlefield 2042. We’ve seen the praise you’re giving the game now and we just wanted to say thank you for the appreciation of the work the team has put in. It means a lot to all of us!We also wanted to highlight the item unlocks for Battlefield 6’s launch, as we’ve seen some discussions around what they are and at what tier of the Free Battlepass they would unlock at. Battlefield 6 unlocks in the Free Battlep |
| THE POWER OF PC MEETS THE POTENTIAL OF PORTAL | 2025-08-28 | Battlefield 6 brings the best PC experience in the history of the franchise offering the widest array of features and customization options ever supported. Here’s what you can expect at Launch: PC SPECS MIN/MAX/ULTRA/ULTRA+4K GRAPHICS + UNCAPPED FRAME RATE* 4k visuals with uncapped framerates create one of the most fluid, high performance First Person Shooter experiences on the market. PROTECTED BY JAVELIN ANTI-CHEAT Our Anticheat system has unique modifications designed to safeguard against cheats and hacks specific to the FPS space. Javelin has been built from the ground up by a team of veteran engineers and analysts focused on studying che |
| BATTLEFIELD 2042 UPDATE #9.2.0 | 2025-08-18 | Today we have a surprise Battlefield 2042 Update for you, as we are releasing 9.2 on all platforms. Not only are you getting new weapons and vehicles, a bunch of bug fixes and gameplay changes, but we’re also bringing back a fan favorite of previous Battlefield titles, Iwo Jima! Of course an update like this wouldn’t be complete without a brand new, free Battlepass. But that’s not all! Playing the content of Update 9.2 will also allow you to unlock exclusive Battlefield 6 rewards! The road to Battlefield 6 begins here. Let’s dig in! //The Battlefield Team Community CalendarDiscover various Community Events, Featured Experiences, and Double XP |
| Open Beta Weekend 2 Live Now | 2025-08-14 | The fight's not over yet, Soldier. This is your last chance to play the Open Beta. From now until August 17, wage war on a new map, new modes, and fresh objectives to unlock rewards! Play all Weekend 1 maps, plus Empire State, an infantry-only map featuring explosive engagements spanning alleys, rooftops, and the iconic streets of Brooklyn, New York. All Weekend 1 modes are available, plus: Rush: Arm and defuse. A team of attackers and defenders battle for control of a series of Military Communication systems (M-COMs). Attackers have to plant explosives at each system and prevent defenders from diffusing them before they detonate. When all M- |
| Battlefield 6 Open Beta Is Live | 2025-08-09 | Get to the frontline. Battlefield’s biggest Open Beta ever is LIVE for two-weekends only, August 9-10 and 14-17. Jump in today and experience ultimate all-out warfare.Drop into intense urban combat on the streets of central Cairo, take to the skies in an aerial dogfight along Tajikistan’s glorious mountainside, and sprint through Gibraltar’s winding streets, stalk its alleyways, dodge heavily-armored tanks, and tear through buildings.Rally your squad for Weekend 1 modes. Experience Battlefield's signature all-out warfare in Conquest, where tanks, jets, and attack helicopters turn the tides of battle.Push or hold the line in the intense, objec |
| Battlefield 6 Open Beta Early Access | 2025-08-07 | During the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Early Access, August 7th & 8th, tune into your favorite creators streaming Battlefield 6 to unlock your own early access code. Once you have your Twitch Drops code, visit Battlefield.com and enter the code to get Early Access added to your account.Plus, pre-load the Open Beta now and prepare for two action-packed weekends, August 9-10 and 14-17. Lock and load, Soldier -- it's go time.*Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/game-disclaimers for details. |
| Battlefield 101: It’s Time for All-Out Warfare | 2025-08-05 | The year is 2027. Critical nations have pulled out of NATO, leaving world security weakened. In its wake, opportunistic entities have deployed Pax Armata, a powerful private military organization with deep pockets and the latest tech. You'll enter the war playing as one of these two factions: NATO and Pax Armata. Choose your class within the squad: Assault, Engineer, Recon, and Support. Battlefield 6’s customization system allows you to choose any weapon for any situation but each class shines when you take advantage of signature weapon sets that lean into your class role.Battlefield 6 has more ways to play than ever before. Combat Zones are |
| Battlefield 6 - Community Update - Open Beta and the Road to Launch | 2025-08-05 | Hello everyone, As we prepare for Battlefield™ 6’s Early Access Beta starting on Thursday, August 7, followed by the Open Beta on August 9, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our journey so far with Battlefield Labs, how we’ve adapted your feedback, and what you can expect from future play sessions and gameplay iterations as we prepare for launch. We’ll take a brief pause with Battlefield Labs during the Open Beta period. Once concluded, we’ll resume our commitment to feedback and continuous improvement through this program. We’re proud of the reception that we have seen with Battlefield Labs and we’ll keep monitoring and acting on play |
| Pre-Load the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Now | 2025-08-04 | Stand at the ready, Soldier! Pre-load the Battlefield 6 Open Beta now and prepare for two action-packed weekends, August 9-10 and 14-17. To run Battlefield 6 on your PC, here are the minimum and recommended requirements.You’ll also get a prompt to enable Secure Boot if you haven’t already—it’s a requirement to play the Open Beta. For guidance about Secure Boot, head over to our EA Help article.During Weekend 1, wage war on multiple maps, modes, and unlock exclusive content. Weekend 2 adds a new map, more modes, with new challenges to unlock rewards redeemable at game launch. *Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/battl |
| Battlefield 6 Open Beta | 2025-08-01 | Get to the frontline. Battlefield’s biggest Open Beta ever goes LIVE for two weekends only, August 9-10 and 14-17. Prepare to wage war on multiple maps & modes, with progression challenges and rewards for every playstyle. To run Battlefield 6 on your PC, here are the minimum, recommended, and ultra requirements.You’ll also get a prompt to enable Secure Boot if you haven’t already—it’s a requirement to play the Open Beta. For guidance about Secure Boot, head over to our EA Help article.See you in the Open Beta, Soldier. Lock and load for Battlefield 6 and pre-purchase now.*Conditions & restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/battlefie |
| Pre-Purchase Battlefield 6 Today | 2025-07-31 | The ultimate all-out warfare experience. Fight in high-intensity infantry combat. Rip through the skies in aerial dogfights. Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage. Harness complete control over every action and movement using the Kinesthetic Combat System. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals—the deadliest weapon is your squad. This is Battlefield 6. THE NEW STANDARD OF FPS COMBATBattlefield’s new Kinesthetic Combat System makes you more connected to your soldier and environment than ever before. With overhauled gunplay and tactical movement, from crouch sprint to drag and revive, every shot and movement |
| Battlefield 6 Reveal Trailer Is Live | 2025-07-24 | The ultimate all-out warfare experience. Fight in high-intensity infantry combat. Rip through the skies in aerial dogfights. Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals–your squad is the deadliest weapon. Watch the Reveal Trailer. Plus, lock and load for our Multiplayer Reveal Event on July 31. Your squad needs you, Soldier. Wishlist Battlefield 6 now. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/ |