Battlefield 2042 Unveils November 2024 Update

Battlefield 2042 is gearing up for a fresh update, slated for next week, designed to tackle some pesky issues lingering in the customization menus, among other things. Although the grand finale of its final season, Season 7: Turning Point, wrapped up earlier this year, DICE isn’t pulling the plug just yet. They’re keeping Battlefield 2042 alive with updates while gearing up for the next entry in EA’s renowned multiplayer shooter saga.

Lately, Battlefield enthusiasts have been on quite a journey. Alongside the winding down of Battlefield 2042, EA made the tough call to permanently shut down the servers for three classic titles from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 days: Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, and Battlefield Hardline. The brighter side? Players who own the Xbox One and PS4 versions of BF4 and Hardline can still dive into online multiplayer, at least for now. A ray of hope shone through the clouds when Vince Zampella confirmed that the upcoming Battlefield game will embrace a modern-day setting, with murmurs suggesting a launch sometime in 2025.

DICE is rolling out update 8.2.1 next week for Battlefield 2042, which is set to smooth out a variety of minor hurdles. For instance, the quirky "Return to Sender" XP glitch, where players gain points by tossing their grenades, is getting a fix. Additionally, updates address two specific weapons. The RPT-31 light machine gun’s muzzle attachment, which oddly remained visible through long-range scopes, will be patched up, and the M1 Garand gets its bugged magazine icon straightened out.

Customization tweaks are on the docket in the upcoming update too. The confusion caused by an incorrect "this uniform is part of a set" alert while customizing specialists is being fixed. Weapon skin and charm menus will also be more user-friendly, starting from the top of the list when switching weapons. Plus, PC players can now opt out of matchmaking directly from the home screen, a feature previously limited to controllers. Considering Battlefield 2042 is approaching its third anniversary, DICE’s post-season updates are understandably getting smaller as they pare back support.

Though Battlefield 2042 is set for a few more updates in the coming months, DICE is steadily planning to transition its focus elsewhere. With whispers of a launch likely in 2025, perhaps the next reveal might be saved for the 2024 Game Awards. Its modern-day setting is expected to resonate with fans of Battlefield 3 and 4, potentially igniting anticipation for its full-fledged reveal.

Here’s a quick rundown of the patch notes for Battlefield 2042 Update 8.2.1:

General:

• The "Return to Sender XP" glitch, which allowed players to earn XP when tossing their grenades, is being addressed. The mechanics of how you earn XP remain a bit of a puzzle. Could you really return what you sent?
• Fixed an issue where friends might remain displayed as online even after going offline.
• Introduced a PC keybinding option to cancel matchmaking in the main menu, complementing the existing controller feature. PC players can still click to cancel via mouse.
• Anomalies in the Customization Screen showing "This uniform is part of a set" across multiple lines have been fixed.

Weapons:

• Weapon skin and charm menus will reset the scroll list when switching between different weapons, providing a smoother user experience.
• The errant muzzle attachment visibility through high-magnification scopes on the RPT-31 is being corrected.
• The M1 Garand’s default magazine attachment icon is now correctly displayed on the customization screen.

Overall, Battlefield 2042 continues to evolve, offering players some last refinements before it eventually rolls into the history of online multiplayer battles, paving the way for the franchise’s next venture with a modern twist.