At launch, the weapon count felt thin. Today, through the program, dozens of iconic guns from Battlefield 3 , Bad Company 2 , and Battlefield 1942 have been ported into the main game. Whether you want to run a modern M5A3 or a classic M16A3, the sandbox is now overflowing with variety. 4. Technical Polish and Gunplay
But if you haven't dropped into the 128-player chaos lately, you’re playing a different game than the one that launched in 2021. DICE has spent years listening, pivoting, and rebuilding. Here is why Battlefield 2042 has finally earned its place in the rotation. 1. The Return of the Class System
If you walked away in 2021, you might be holding onto a version of this game that no longer exists. Battlefield 2042 is currently in its best state ever. It’s fast, cinematic, and—most importantly—it actually feels like a Battlefield game.
It’s no secret that had one of the rockiest launches in modern gaming history. On day one, fans were met with technical glitches, missing features like the scoreboard, and a "Specialist" system that felt like it had lost the DNA of the franchise.