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Battlefield 2042 is a live-service first-person shooter from DICE and Electronic Arts, throwing squads into large-scale battles; events and fixes continued after its final season.

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Battlefield 2042 News

NewsHere's how to access Battlefield 6 beta for free on August 7 with early access

August 4, 2025 | EA unleashes the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta and here's how you can get into it, without having to pre-order the full Battlefield 6 game...

NewsBattlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handhelds

August 4, 2025 | EA and Battlefield chief Vince Zampella has confirmed that Battlefield 6 'does not work on Steam Deck,' probably due to its anti-cheat system...

NewsBattlefield 6 on PS5: 60FPS fidelity mode, 90FPS performance mode, 120FPS on PS5 Pro

August 3, 2025 | DICE has guaranteed Battlefield 6 will hit 60FPS on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, new reports say that BF6 performance mode is targeting 90FPS...

NewsBattlefield 6 runs at 1440p 300FPS+ on 9800X3D + RTX 5080 system, huge 33% perf loss on 14900K

August 3, 2025 | Twitch streamer says AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo runs Battlefield 6 at 1440p 300FPS+ but loses 33% perf on the Core...

NewsBattlefield 6 to support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS upscaling, frame generation at launch

August 3, 2025 | Battlefield 6 will support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling at launch, as well as frame generation ready for PC gamers.

NewsBattlefield 6 skins will feel 'authentic to the franchise,' no outrageous crossovers

August 1, 2025 | DICE has no plans to follow Call of Duty or Fortnite with tons of out-of-universe crossovers like American Dad, Battlefield 6 skins will match...

NewsBattlefield 6's impressive destruction will run just fine on the 8GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

August 1, 2025 | Battlefield 6 features epic destruction, and with the release around the corner we've got the full Minimum and Recommended PC System Requirements...

NewsNew Battlefield 6 Portal lets players create, share, and play custom maps and content

July 31, 2025 | Battlefield 6's new Portal mode will let players create, share, and play custom maps and game modes, all with carry-over progression and XP,...

NewsBattlefield 6 multiplayer trailer leaks early, features Limp Bizkit's 'Break Stuff' song

July 31, 2025 | A glimpse of the Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal trailer has leaked online ahead of the official unveiling that is only a matter of hours away...

NewsBattlefield 6 isn't just a game it's an entire platform, says EA CEO

July 30, 2025 | EA's CEO, Andrew Wilson, has said more has been invested in Battlefield 6 than in any other Battlefield product in the history of the franchise...

NewsEA CEO comments on Battlefield 6 releasing with $80 price tag

July 30, 2025 | EA's CEO has commented on whether the publisher is going to increase the standard price for its AAA games to the newly established $80 price...

NewsBattlefield 6 to be playable extremely soon, open beta dates surface for August

July 30, 2025 | Battlefield 6 will host three Beta opportunities for hungry players: one closed beta and two open betas, all scheduled for August.

NewsBattlefield 6 to have deadliest Battle Royale mode ever

July 30, 2025 | Data mining has revealed details on the rumored Battlefield 6 Battle Royale mode, and it's now slated to be the deadliest Battle Royale mode...

NewsBattlefield 6 gameplay leak shows incredible levels of destruction

July 29, 2025 | A gameplay video of Battlefield 6 has leaked online, showcasing how much a tank can destroy buildings in multiplayer, and what is left after...

NewsBattlefield 6 leak: multiplayer maps, remastered maps, and campaign missions

July 29, 2025 | New Battlefield 6 leak reveals the number of multiplayer maps, remastered maps and campaign missions ahead of the official unveiling.

NewsBattlefield 6 gameplay leaks ahead of official unveiling, and it's made me nervous

July 28, 2025 | Battlefield 6 gameplay has leaked online ahead of the official unveiling scheduled for July 31, and from what I've seen, I'm cautiously optimistic...

NewsBattlefield 6 PC system requirements leaked, requires only 30GB of storage (!)

July 27, 2025 | Battlefield 6 system requirements seek only 30GB storage, but monster AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 for 4K Ultra settings.

NewsBattlefield 6 release date semi-confirmed by its own website

July 25, 2025 | The release date for Battlefield 6 has been indirectly confirmed by the game's website listing, which states when the pre-order offer ends.

NewsBattlefield 6 price confirmed, gamers might want to start saving now

July 25, 2025 | Battlefield 6 will have a premium price and has been all but officially confirmed for a release in early October, as alluded to on the website...

NewsBattlefield 6 isn't releasing on last-gen consoles or the Nintendo Switch 2

July 24, 2025 | Battlefield 6 has been officially revealed in a new trailer, confirming that the title will be released exclusively on current-generation consoles...

NewsBattlefield 6 multiplayer reveal date confirmed in latest explosive trailer

July 24, 2025 | Battlefield Labs has released the official reveal trailer for Battlefield 6, which confirmed the date for the 'multiplayer reveal'.

NewsBattlefield 6 official reveal trailer releases, ultimate all-out warfare is here

July 24, 2025 | Battlefield Labs released the official reveal trailer for Battlefield 6, featuring intense destruction played over an ominous US presidential...

NewsHere's when and how you can watch the Battlefield 6 reveal trailer

July 23, 2025 | Battlefield 6 is about to get its official reveal trailer, and here's how you can make sure to watch it as it is released in your timezone.

NewsBattlefield 6 campaign teaser releases, shows NATO is breaking at the seams

July 23, 2025 | Battlefield has teased the campaign for Battlefield 6, with players seemingly being thrown into a situation where NATO is falling apart.

NewsBattlefield 6 will be more expensive on consoles than on PC, release date leaks

July 23, 2025 | Battlefield 6 is reportedly going to cost more on consoles than it does on PC, with the release date leaking less than 24 hours before the reveal...

NewsBattlefield 6 reveal trailer release date confirmed by EA

July 22, 2025 | Battlefield 6 has received an official release date for its reveal trailer, with the trailer scheduled to be dropped in just 48 hours.

NewsBattlefield 6 open beta rumored to go live on August 4 with improvements from Battlefield Labs

July 21, 2025 | Battlefield 6 open beta should go live in two weeks on August 4, with improvements over the Battlefield Labs build baked into the open beta.

NewsBattlefield 6 to be officially unveiled at the end of the month in 3-day event

July 19, 2025 | EA has sent invitations to content creators for a 3-day event at the end of the month, which will include the live reveal of Battlefield 6.

NewsBattlefield 6 open beta discovered in new datamine, shouldn't be too far away for gamers

July 12, 2025 | Battlefield 6 open beta discovered in new datamine, teasing that we should expect a huge open beta for the new Battlefield in the months ahead...

NewsBattlefield 6 campaign details leak: objective, location, story elements

July 8, 2025 | Details have leaked about the Battlefield 6 single-player campaign, including weapons, locations, objectives, and the nationalities involved...

NewsBattlefield 6 is in development hell: passes $400M in budget, aiming for 100M+ players

July 3, 2025 | Battlefield 6 in development hell with 'well over north' of $400 million spent so far, expectations of over 100 million players, and more.

NewsBattlefield 6 battle royale mode leaks, map set in California

July 3, 2025 | The opening for the battle royale mode in the upcoming Battlefield game has leaked online, with the leaker saying the map is set in California...

NewsBattlefield 6 leaked footage teases its campaign from the latest Battlefield Labs update

June 21, 2025 | A short video from the single-player campaign from the next-gen Battlefield game has been leaked, thanks to the recent Battlefield Labs update...

NewsBattlefield 6 leaks confirm EA is trying its luck at Battle Royale again

April 7, 2025 | After speculation in early 2024, data miners have uncovered files pointing to a free-to-play Battle Royale mode in a recent build of Battlefield...

NewsBattlefield 6 footage immediately surfaces online in widespread leaks

March 7, 2025 | Almost immediately after Battlefield Labs opened their first 2-hour playtesting session, a Twitch streamer was identified streaming footage...

NewsEA open to delaying Battlefield 6 to ensure the game is 'all it needs to be'

February 4, 2025 | EA expects to ship the new Battlefield game by March 2026, potentially throughout 2025, but the publisher says it will delay the game if it'...

NewsBattlefield 6's next-gen destruction effects will be first things tested in Battlefield Labs

February 3, 2025 | Battlefield 6's upcoming closed community playtesting will focus on the basics including combat and chaotic destruction physics the series is...

NewsBattlefield 6 reportedly going through largest playtests in franchise history to ensure success

November 19, 2024 | Battlefield 6 undergoing the 'franchise's biggest playtests ever' in order to 'prevent another disastrous launch' with Battlefield V and Battlefield...

NewsBattlefield 2042 development ends, 'maintenance' to continue as focus shifts to next game

April 10, 2024 | EA is moving on from Battlefield 2042, but the teams at DICE, Criterion, and Ripple Effect are being joined by Motive (Dead Space Remake) on...

NewsPS Plus March 2023 free games: Battlefield 2042 leads the lineup

February 23, 2023 | Sony announces the PlayStation Plus free games for March 2023 and gives EA's failed shooter Battlefield 2042 a new home on the subscription...

NewsEA isn't quite ready to make Battlefield 2042 free-to-play yet...but it should

November 10, 2022 | Battlefield 2042 isn't going free-to-play any time soon (although it probably should), but EA is bringing the game to Game Pass which should...

NewsEA didn't mention Battlefield 2042 a single time in Q1 earnings call

August 8, 2022 | Electronic Arts management didn't mention or discuss Battlefield 2042 a single time during the recent Q1 2022 earnings call.

NewsHalo Infinite is nearly 4x as popular as Battlefield 2042 right now

April 11, 2022 | Battlefield 2042's numbers are in a really bad place right now on Steam as playerbase counts dip below 1,000 players today.

NewsBattlefield 2042 needs to go free-to-play to succeed, data suggests

February 18, 2022 | EA could potentially surge Battlefield 2042 player counts by going free-to-play, but only after the game is fixed and more stable.

NewsEA should 'blame' this game for Battlefield 2042's demise, not Halo

February 17, 2022 | An EA executive says Halo Infinite essentially poached Battlefield 2042's players, but EA should look at this shooter instead.

NewsBattlefield 2042's 'disappointing sales' drops EA's forecast by $100m

February 1, 2022 | EA calls Battlefield 2042's sales 'disappointing,' says it is committed to turning the franchise around and redeeming the game.

NewsBattlefield 2042 has flopped so hard EA could make it free-to-play

January 23, 2022 | Battlefield insider Tom Henderson says that EA is 'reportedly very disappointed' with Battlefield 2042, could make it free to play.

NewsBattlefield 2042 only had 15 months of development, explains a lot

December 8, 2021 | Battlefield insider Tom Henderson gives us a look at the Battlefield 2042 development, which is a mess -- just 15 months to make.

NewsBattlefield 2042 executive producer leaves DICE after 14 years

December 4, 2021 | Battlefield executive producer Aleksander Grondal departs DICE after 14 years with the company amid big internal dev shakeup.

NewsEnter to win this $30,000 off-road Polaris ATV from Battlefield 2042

December 2, 2021 | Polaris x Battlefield 2042 -- Virtual Meets Reality with in-game ATV made in the real-world, the $30,000 ATV is up for giveaway.

NewsBattlefield 2042 tanks hard: player base down 70% since launch

December 2, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 is the worst in the series: player base numbers dropped 70% since launch, EA stock drops 18% since launch. Ouch.

NewsDICE admits Battlefield 2042 PC performance issues, fix taking a while

November 24, 2021 | DICE says that Battlefield 2042's bad PC hardware optimizations will take a while to fix to make sure it is 'done right'

NewsBattlefield 2042 becomes one of the worst reviewed games on Steam

November 21, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 is one of the worst-reviewed games on Steam, and sits in the top 10 worst games on Steam -- great work, EA DICE.

NewsNVIDIA's new GeForce 496.76 drivers are ready for Battlefield 2042

November 17, 2021 | NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 496.76 WHQL drivers are ready for Battlefield 2042, includes NVIDIA's new Image Scaling feature.

NewsBattlefield 2042 compared on next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the PC

November 15, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X runs at 4K 60FPS with temporal reconstruction rendering, 1260P 60FPS on XSS.

NewsBattlefield 2042 Early Access: here's when it unlocks in your country

November 10, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 unlocks for those who pre-ordered on consoles or PC: it all kicks off in the next few hours, 50-65GB download.

NewsBattlefield 2042 has leaked: menus, weapon customization, bot matches

November 10, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 pre-load on Xbox leaked, early access details: screenshots, weapon details, menus, and so much more teased.

NewsXbox gamers can pre-load Battlefield 2042 four days before PC

November 5, 2021 | Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners can pre-load Battlefield 2042 four days before other platforms, Game Pass users get a trial.

NewsBattlefield 2042 free 10-hour trial for EA Play, Xbox Game Pass subs

November 5, 2021 | EA confirms that Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get Battlefield 2042 for free, with 10-hour trial.

NewsBattlefield 2042 has ray tracing, and it's totally exclusive to the PC

November 1, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 will only have ray tracing on the PC, next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles miss out completely.