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Battlefield 2042 started as battle royale game, Apex Legends inspired

October 12, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 started off as a battle royale game inspired by Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone, says Battlefield insider.

Battlefield 2042's Hazard Zone: reveal on October 14

October 12, 2021 | DICE will finally reveal Battlefield 2042's new squad-based battle royale mode on October 14, 2021, promises high-stakes strategy.

Battlefield 2042 cross-gen added to all next-gen digital versions

October 9, 2021 | EA announces upgrade for Digital Standard Edition of Battlefield 2042 on next-gen consoles, gives access to Cross-Gen Bundle.

AMD's new Radeon drivers optimized for Windows 11, Battlefield 2042

October 9, 2021 | AMD's new Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.10.1 driver is optimized for Windows 11, Battlefield 2042 Open Beta, and Far Cry 6.

Battlefield 2042 looks decent on 7 year-old base Xbox One hardware

October 6, 2021 | DICE has worked their digital sorcery on the last-gen base versions of Battlefield 2042 and the Xbox One SKU looks pretty good.

Battlefield 2042: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti hits 90FPS at 1080p on PC

October 5, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 Open Beta isn't so hot on the PC, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti running 1080p at just 80-90FPS average.

Battlefield 2042 Open Beta pre-load begins, 19GB download on the PC

October 5, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 Open Beta pre-load begins, download it now before the Open Beta kicks off and we return to the battlefield.

Battlefield 2042's storage partner, WD, has the perfect SSD for you

September 29, 2021 | WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD Battlefield 2042 PC Game Code Bundle: 500GB and 1TB SSDs with Battlefield 2042 included for the PC.

Battlefield 2042 open beta: Xbox LIVE Gold required, not PS Plus

September 29, 2021 | Xbox LIVE Gold is required for Battlefield 2042's open beta, but Game Pass subscribers get early access on October 6 on Xbox.

Here's when the Battlefield 2042 unlocks for your PC, or console

September 28, 2021 | EA DICE will be unleashing Battlefield 2042 in Open Beta form soon, here's when it will unlock on your PC or Xbox, PlayStation.

Battlefield 2042 open beta kicks off on October 6, 100GB required

September 28, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 will require 100GB of storage for the open beta, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 560 at a minimum for the GPU.

Battlefield 2042 beta early access is October 6, open beta October 8

September 24, 2021 | See you on the Battlefield. EA DICE launching Battlefield 2042 Beta Early Access on October 6, Open Beta on October 8, 2021.

EA uses machine learning to test out live games like Battlefield 2042

September 21, 2021 | Electronic Arts plans to use AI-powered machine learning to test out huge wide-scale live service games like Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 delayed a few weeks due to 'unforeseen challenges'

September 15, 2021 | It's official: Battlefield 2042 has been delayed by a few weeks and is now planned to release in late November on all platforms.

Battlefield 2042 beta delayed, should drop on September 22

September 8, 2021 | EA and DICE were expected to unleash Battlefield 2042 beta between September 6-11, but it looks like it kick off on September 22.

Battlefield 2042 beta should run between September 6-11 for pre-orders

September 1, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 pre-orders get access to the early beta of the game, retailer teases the beta runs between September 6 and 11.

NVIDIA makes it official: Battlefield 2042 bundled with GeForce GPUs

August 24, 2021 | NVIDIA is bundling GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, desktop gaming PCs and laptops with EA DICE's upcoming Battlefield 2042 for free.

Battlefield 2042 is FREE with certain GeForce RTX 30 series cards

August 19, 2021 | Inno3D teases that Battlefield 2042 will be bundled with GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards, early access to Open Beta included.

Check out this awesome 9-minute Battlefield 2042 short film 'Exodus'

August 15, 2021 | The Wire's Michael K. Williams stars in Battlefield 2042's super-slick 9-minute short film 'Exodus' -- giving us the back story.

Battlefield 2042 technical test runs better on Xbox than it does on PC

August 15, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 technical playtesters early reports say that the Xbox Series X version of the game runs smoother than the PC.

Check out this sneaky leaked Battlefield 2042 leaked gameplay video

August 14, 2021 | There might be a tight NDA that Battlefield 2042 technical play testers signed, but I didn't -- so here is some gameplay footage.

Battlefield 2042 PS5 test cancelled due to 'critical issue'

August 14, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's technical test won't happen on PlayStation 5 after all, but Xbox and PC gamers can try out cross-play.

Battlefield 2042 PC specs for playtest: RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT needed

August 4, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's upcoming PC technical playtest recommended specs: 16GB RAM, GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card.

Battlefield 2042 could have 'development issues' says leaker

August 2, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 needs to come out kicking ass and chewing gum, and NEVER running out of gum... not like this... not like this.

Battlefield 2042's Portal mode will get new content over time

July 25, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's new Portal mode is part of the game's huge live service roadmap and will expand over time with new content.

Battlefield 2042's open beta starts soon with pre-order early access

July 24, 2021 | EA confirms Battlefield 2042's open beta test will start in September with early access for EA subs and anyone who pre-orders.

WD's Battlefield 2042 SSDs: 3.6GB/sec, $115 for 500GB, $180 for 1TB

July 20, 2021 | Western Digital's new Battlefield 2042-themed WD_BLACK SN750 SE SSDs come with a copy of the game and can hit up to 3.6GB/sec.

Battlefield 2042's crazy weather effects will be on PS4, Xbox One too

July 14, 2021 | DICE says that the last-gen PS4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield 2042 will have the 'same gameplay features' as next-gen.

Battlefield 2042 won't support cross-gen cross-play on consoles and PC

July 14, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 doesn't support cross-gen crossplay between PlayStation 4/Xbox One consoles and next-gen PS5 & Xbox Series X/S.

Battlefield 2042's DICE wants to use the cloud to do insane things

July 8, 2021 | DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson teases huge Battlefield AI, graphics, and physics breakthroughs using cloud technology.

Battlefield 2042 files spotted on PlayStation Network, open beta soon?

July 8, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's alpha/beta test should go live soon after EA Play, a closed technical alpha test is set for this month.

DICE confirms Battlefield 2042's new mode will have classic maps

July 8, 2021 | DICE confirms Battlefield 2042's new mysterious third gameplay mode will let players experience old-school Battlefield maps.

Battlefield 2042 dev DICE LA now called Ripple Effect, new IP coming

July 7, 2021 | Vince Zampella leads DICE L.A. as it rebrands to a new studio called Ripple Effect, and a new unannounced game is in development.

Battlefield 2042's Hazard Zone mode: squad-based battle royale mashup?

June 30, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's new Hazard Zone is described as contemporary and modern, DICE says it will shake up the battle royale concept.

DICE LA to reveal mystery Battlefield 2042 mode at EA Play on July 22

June 30, 2021 | DICE's LA studio will showcase and announce Battlefield 2042's mysterious third multiplayer game mode at EA Play Live on July 22.

EA says Xbox Series X/S the 'official consoles' of Battlefield 2042

June 29, 2021 | EA and DICE team with Xbox to announce the next-gen Xbox Series X/S consoles are the 'official consoles' of Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 will have NVIDIA DLSS support, PC gamers rejoice

June 29, 2021 | EA and DICE announce NVIDIA as the PC graphics partner for Battlefield 2042, the game will include DLSS for huge performance gains.

Half of Battlefield 2042's 128-player lobbies can be AI bots

June 28, 2021 | EA confirms that Battlefield 2042's multiplayer could have up to 64 AI bots at any given time, half of the 128-player max.

Like Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite's multiplayer also tells a story

June 25, 2021 | Halo Infinite's multiplayer will tell an unfolding story through battle pass updates that expands Halo's lore and overall scope.

Battlefield 4 servers get slammed as Battlefield 2042 hype heats up

June 19, 2021 | Everyone wants to play Battlefield 2042, so they're replaying the next best thing: Battlefield 4...and overloading the servers.

DICE spent 3 years on weather + Levolution tech for Battlefield 2042

June 18, 2021 | DICE spent over 3 years working on weather and Levolution tech for Battlefield 2042, staffers thought it was pre-rendered.

AI bots will ensure '24/7 Battlefield mayhem' in Battlefield 2042

June 15, 2021 | DICE and EA will use AI-controlled bots to fill up player lobbies and ensure '24/7 Battlefield mayhem' on consoles and PC.

Battlefield 2042's maps are so big DICE introduces new pacing concept

June 15, 2021 | Battlefield 2042's 128-player Conquest maps are so big that DICE had to create a new gameplay concept to keep things paced right.

Battlefield 2042 gameplay trailer drops, hype engines cranked to max

June 14, 2021 | EA unleashes Battlefield 2042 gameplay video at E3 2021: insane battles, even more insane weather, and it's only pre-alpha so far.

Battlefield 2042 isn't coming to Xbox Game Pass at release

June 13, 2021 | EA has no plans to bring Battlefield 2042 to Xbox Game Pass at launch, the game will be a premium release outside of EA Play Pro.

Battlefield 2042 is $69.99 on PS5, Series X, no free next-gen upgrade

June 10, 2021 | EA confirms BF2042 is $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles and $59.99 on PS4, Xbox One without a free next-gen upgrade.

BF2042: No campaign, story told exclusively through multiplayer

June 9, 2021 | Battlefield 2042 won't have a traditional singleplayer campaign and DICE will tell the game's story through multiplayer updates.

New BF2042 mode developed by Respawn boss at DICE LA, no battle royale

June 9, 2021 | DICE's LA studio is developing a new multiplayer mode for Battlefield 2042 led by Respawn's boss, but it won't be battle royale.

Battlefield 2042's 128-player Conquest exclusive to PS5, Series X, PC

June 9, 2021 | Last-gen PS4 and Xbox One consoles can't handle Battlefield 2042's 128-player Conquest mode, cross-gen multiplayer is confirmed.

Here's when and how to watch the Battlefield 2042 reveal

June 8, 2021 | EA is about to unleash the Battlefield reveal trailer, with a livestream countdown on YouTube that you can check out right here.

New Battlefield leaks: Called Battlefield 2042, beta test in June

June 5, 2021 | The new Battlefield is reportedly called Battlefield 2042, takes place 20 years after BF4 with new multiplayer features and more.

Battlefield 6 major tease from EA: 'war is the only way home'

June 4, 2021 | EA is sending influencers messages on Twitter, where once decoded the scrambled transmissions reads 'war is the only way home'.

U.S. may be conquered in Battlefield 6, there's 'no home to return to'

June 4, 2021 | Battlefield 6 may take place during a futuristic World War 3 where the United States is taken over by a foreign enemy force.

Battlefield 6 screenshot leak: futuristic setting, crazy sandstorms

June 4, 2021 | New pre-alpha Battlefield 6 screenshots leak shows futuristic cityscapes, crazy Middle Eastern sandstorms, and next-gen weapons.

New Battlefield trailer on June 9 should deliver huge BF6 info blowout

June 3, 2021 | DICE plans to talk a whole lot about Battlefield 6 during the June 9 reveal with lots of info, EA CEO Andrew Wilson says.

EA builds hype for modern-day Battlefield 6 with a free copy of BF4

June 2, 2021 | Electronic Arts and DICE make Battlefield 4 free ahead of the big Battlefield 6 reveal next week, but only for Amazon Prime users.

Battlefield 6 reveal: June 9 at 10AM EST on YouTube

June 1, 2021 | EA and DICE will reveal the next-gen Battlefield on June 9, expect 128-player multiplayer, heavy destruction, and more surprises.

The new Battlefield takes place during World War 3, says BF6 leaker

May 30, 2021 | EA and DICE will reportedly be setting the new Battlefield during World War 3, with the USA vs Russia and a huge 128 players.

Leaked Battlefield 6 footage isn't the actual reveal trailer

May 27, 2021 | The leaked Battlefield 6 footage isn't the reveal trailer, and DICE is preparing something different for Battlefield fans in June.

Here's everything we know about the next-gen Battlefield 6 so far

May 25, 2021 | EA's next-gen Battlefield 6 -- which is rumored to simply be named BATTLEFIELD, is close... here's everything we know so far.