Battlefield 2042 Revealed, First Trailer Now Live

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EA and DICE has officially revealed during their livestream reveal that the next Battlefield game will be Battlefield 2042. It will be out this October and we not only get our first trailer but our first batch of details on the multiplayer game.

Battlefield 2042 supports 128-player matches on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. For last gen consoles though, the amount of players can only go as high as 64-players in each match.

According to details from EA, here is a quick overview of the game:

Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. In a near-future world transformed by disorder, adapt and overcome dynamically-changing battlegrounds with the help of your squad and a cutting-edge arsenal.

With support for 128 players, Battlefield 2042 brings unprecedented scale on vast battlegrounds across the globe. Players will take on several massive experiences, from updated multiplayer modes like Conquest and Breakthrough to the all-new Hazard Zone.”

Key Features

- Welcome to A World Transformed – U.S.A. and Russia stand at the brink of war. Proxy wars have waged for decades, generating experienced but displaced combat veterans. These Specialists use their skills to shape the future—a future worth fighting for.

- Battle Through Epic, Changing Battlegrounds – Battlefield 2042 introduces seven vast maps for up to 128 players. From Seoul’s cities to Egypt’s deserts, every map offers a unique experience based on the natural environment.

- Employ A Cutting-edge Arsenal – Customize weapons, gadgets and vehicles in-battle to tip the scales in your favor. Summon a robotic dog built for battle, employ a grappling hook or don your very own wingsuit.

- Choosing and Equipping Your Specialist – Choose your role on the battlefield and form hand-tailored squads through the new Specialist system. Based on Battlefield‘s four Classes, Specialists have one unique Specialty and Trait—but the rest of the loadout is fully customizable.

Battlefield 2042 will be the first title in the series to not feature a single-player campaign.

Battlefield 2042 pre-order details

Details on the game’s pre-order bonuses were also revealed. Those who pre-order will get early access to the open beta (no date announced) as well as goodies such as the Baku ACB-90 melee takedown knife, “Mr. Chompy” epic weapon charm, and the “Landfall” player card background and :”Old Guard” tag.

There will be three editions available for Battlefield 2042. The Standard edition will just include the base game and will cost $59.99 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. For current gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it will cost $69.99

The Gold edition will be $89.99 on PC and $99.99 on consoles and will include:

  • Base game

  • Early access to game launch

  • Year 1 Pass: Four new Specialists (one per Season), four Battle Passes (one per Season), and three Epic Skin Bundles (“Blistered Earth,” “Tempest,” and “Cold Blood”)

  • Cross-Gen Bundle (consoles only)

The Ultimate Edition will be $109.99 for PC and $119.99 on consoles and will include:

  • Base game

  • Early access to game launch

  • Year 1 Pass: Four new Specialists (one per Season), four Battle Passes (one per Season), and three Epic Skin Bundles (“Blistered Earth,” “Tempest,” and “Cold Blood”)

  • Cross-Gen Bundle (consoles only)

  • Midnight Ultimate Bundle: “Shadow Stalker” Legendary Outfit, “Obsidian” Legendary Weapon Skin, and “Onyx” Legendary Vehicle Skin

  • Official digital art book and exclusive digital soundtrack

The first trailer for Battlefield 2042 just kept on going with all the destruction and absurd stuns that the moment I saw the jet pilot, who was currently in a dog fight with another jet, jumped out of his jet just to shoot the opposing plane with a rocket launcher…and somehow managed to get back into his aircraft unharmed. It’s crazy and unrealistic, and I would like to think this is DICE just having fun with the series.

Then, it ends with a massive tornado just suddenly showing up, engulfing everyone and any vehicle nearby with a one equipped with a wingsuit just ready for such an event. Weather is clearly a big thing for the next Battlefield, but in what way exactly? We’ll have to wait until June 13, 2021 as that’s when we’ll get our first look at actual gameplay of Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 is coming on October 22, 2021 and will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.