new weapons, map rework and more

Release: When is update 2.1 available?

Update 2.1 appears on September 27 at 10 a.m. Europe time. If you are reading these lines, you can probably start the download already.

Download: How big is Update 2.1?

Update 2.1 download size is on Steam approximately 6.4 GB. So you should have downloaded the new patch quickly.

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Content: What does Update 1.2 deliver?

Update 2.1 brings a ton of improvements and changes to Battlefield 2042. All patch notes can be found on page 2 of this article. We have already summarized the highlights for you in the following list:

• Revision of the New Beginning map: Once again, DICE would like to implement the feedback from the community and has snapped up the map Neuanfang after Kaleidoskop. In concrete terms, this means that the infantry fights in a confined space should benefit from the new beginning rework. Flags and targets are now much closer together, walking distances have been shortened – in some cases entire areas of the map have even been removed! There are also more and new cover options to optimize the infantryman experience.
• New Waffen: Battlefield veterans know the P90 (from Battlefield 3), the GOL Sniper Magnum (from Bad Company 2) and the M1911 (also from Bad Company 2) from previous parts of the series. Now the shooting brawls are also landing in 2042 and can be unlocked via the new deployment system thanks to update 2.1.
• New vehicle: A new lightweight buggy lands on the battlefield of 2042 in the form of the Polaris RZR. The vehicle can accommodate multiple players at once and was introduced at the reveal of Season 2. Now the good piece is finally available to drive yourself.
• Many improvements and bug fixes: Update 2.1 reduces mouse input lag issues, optimizes balancing for the Nightbird and attack and transport helicopters, improves Irish’s APS-36 sentry system, and brings many other changes and improvements. You can get an overview on page 2 of this article with all patch notes.

Liquidator-Event announced for October 2022

Last but not least, DICE has announced a new event that is scheduled to start in mid-October – there is currently no specific date. Neither do we know what to do with The liquidators will come to us. The few, sparse information at least reveal that infantry gameplay is the focus and players can earn new cosmetic items. Wait.

What’s next for Battlefield 2042?

What happened last: Most recently, Battlefield 2042 started with Master of Arms Season 2, which could even lead to a significant increase in the number of players. If you haven’t thrown yourself back into the fray of battle yet, you’ll find all the information you need to know in our large overview of Season 2 – you can watch the trailer for the Master of Arms Battle Pass as follows:

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Battlefield 2042 shows the most important unlocks in the new Season 2 Battle Pass

This is how it will continue after 2042: At the same time, we can already take a look at the future of the Battlefield series: It’s no secret that a completely new part is in development. Above all, the story campaign should play a decisive role. Last but not least, even EA boss Andrew Wilson commented on the last Battlefield games – and admitted mistakes: the fans’ expectations were disappointed, but now they want to improve.

Would you like to read a very personal anecdote about Battlefield from our shooter expert Phil? Then take a look at the following article: For the 25th anniversary of GameStar, Phil looks back on his career as a games journalist and reveals why Battlefield played a key role in it and still does:

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What do you think of Update 2.1 for Battlefield 2042: What changes and improvements are you particularly excited about? What do you wish for the future of the shooter and also the series? Let us know in the comments!