Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 618 out of 4864
  2. Mixed: 242 out of 4864
  3. Negative: 4,004 out of 4864
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  1. R_g
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    Worst battlefield! Never place pre-order of EA games, or they will make similar games all the time!!!
  2. luka156
    Nov 23, 2021
    1
    We want bf4.5 and we get a kid game
    No scoreboards.
    No classes.
    No destruction.
    No servers.
    No stats.
    No chat.
  3. Fokdice
    Nov 23, 2021
    1
    This game sucks. I'm done with the Battlefield franchise for good. I'm never coming back. I got my refund and it's done. I hate you ea, I hate you dice. I'm finished. I'll never buy another Battlefield game again. You should quit while your ahead. I can't take anymore of your ****
  4. GimmeYoWallet
    Nov 23, 2021
    3
    После такого ужаса я даже вернулся в BF4. Ничего лучше от этих ребят сейчас нет и думаю, что вряд ли будет! Шуму игра, конечно, наделала, но играть в нее вряд ли кто-то потом будет! В 4 все еще высокий онлайн, особенно после этого провала игроков навалило!После такого ужаса я даже вернулся в BF4. Ничего лучше от этих ребят сейчас нет и думаю, что вряд ли будет! Шуму игра, конечно, наделала, но играть в нее вряд ли кто-то потом будет! В 4 все еще высокий онлайн, особенно после этого провала игроков навалило!
  5. Zyberius
    Nov 24, 2021
    3
    It's really a shame to see this beloved franchise fall so far and so fast, and in such a strange direction. I have never felt the need to make a meta critic review before, but this really pushed me to do so. I am only giving it a 3 due to the fact that Portal is a generally good idea, but it should of been the whole course. If Battlefield Portal would of been a standalone offering with allIt's really a shame to see this beloved franchise fall so far and so fast, and in such a strange direction. I have never felt the need to make a meta critic review before, but this really pushed me to do so. I am only giving it a 3 due to the fact that Portal is a generally good idea, but it should of been the whole course. If Battlefield Portal would of been a standalone offering with all of the effort that was wasted on the soulless, painfully bad map design that is the BF2042 portion, this BF community would be incredibly excited.

    Unfortunately, what we get is two VERY half baked offerings. You can't launch a huge new shooter sandbox with this little toys in it. It's an incredibly bad look to spend 2-3 years and only have 4 primaries at the most per category of weapon. It's near future, where various nations military supplies are just flung out into various eco-warfare zones, you should of went NUTS with what was offered to players to grind and use!

    But honestly, what will truly damn this game is the map design. It is so regressive to what the series has felt like it was building on.

    BF 1 and V built on the incredible detail that the Frostbite engine can bring, with stunning optimization that made other development houses incredibly envious. And they pushed the series forward in what felt like the logical next progression: Allowing us to tailor how our "faceless" soldiers looked to more of our liking. Done correctly in BF2042 or portal, it could of been a huge money maker for DICE.

    Instead, on both of those faces we see a huge fork towards something no one really expected: Dedicated "hero" characters making out of place quips more suited for an Apex match then the literal break down of human society to all out warfare, on maps that are some of the more boring spaces designed by DICE in a very long time. Gone are the rich, nuanced spaces, and instead we just have this massive scale issue where DICE, hanging themselves with a rope of their own creation, have forced themselves to have to create every inch of map capable of possibly supporting 128 players all goofing about in it.

    And if this isn't the straw that breaks the camels back of trusting obvious puff piece gaming review houses, I don't know what is.

    It feels more like the weather effects were designed to cover up the blank, devoid maps then provide any sort of meaningful addition to the Battlefield equation    … Expand
  6. AnxiusGaming
    Nov 25, 2021
    2
    3 years in development(1 Year longer then usual + no single player) and its worse than bfV in nearly every way and that game was also "bad". I hope dice can fix "everything" in the next 6 month or so and we can enjoy a proper BF game, if not i fear the bf francise will die. But atm its just not fun and too much is missing that should be in the game. I am glad i refunded the game in time3 years in development(1 Year longer then usual + no single player) and its worse than bfV in nearly every way and that game was also "bad". I hope dice can fix "everything" in the next 6 month or so and we can enjoy a proper BF game, if not i fear the bf francise will die. But atm its just not fun and too much is missing that should be in the game. I am glad i refunded the game in time because the bad performance + bugs + missing features + weird design decitions (Operators, map intro and ending scenes, weird music, Operators talk like they have fun on the battlefield/in a worldwide crisis - not fitting the story/lore of 2042 and the cinematic trailer they showed) 128 players, too big maps, weapons not functioning correct, bad menu design and the List goes on.
    One of the only things i like about the game are the visuals .... but if i am honest i dont need awesome visuals that much ..... i prefer high fps (100-144).
    I am sad i had to make this review but i am a Battlefield Veteran (playing since Bad company 2) and this release/state of the game is not acceptable. The game should have been delayed for atleast 6 Months .... but i guess EA and shareholders were sitting in the necks of dice to push the game so it can be released in the holiday season .... even if the game is **** they make a lot of money with the game .... sadly. I hope dice can fix Battlefield 2042 .... even i am angry and sad about the launch and state of the game i wish dice the best and hope they can fix the Game!    … Expand
  7. EAsucksballs
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    This is nothing but a **** money grab. EA IS OUT OF THEIR DAMN MIND. THEY RUINED THE KEY MECHANIC OF CLASSES TO SELL **** SKINS. TEAM PLAY IS DEAD . Battelfield 2042 is pathetic. Maps are disgusting 0 cover . They litteraly look like the flat world from Minecraft.
  8. donjeuw
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Angry Joe said it all, I'd say also a completely random and unbalanced matchmaking.
    https://youtu.be/i_vBMbi7qSQ
  9. VIPER2
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    stay clear from this P.O.S game is not worth the money for all platform version, PC users always using aim-bots and there no way to disable cross play there no mouse and keyboard support for console side and they expect us Xbox and PlayStation users play with PC anyway i would stand clear from this if anyone looking for multiplayer go with halo infinite multiplayer hell its free oh yea didstay clear from this P.O.S game is not worth the money for all platform version, PC users always using aim-bots and there no way to disable cross play there no mouse and keyboard support for console side and they expect us Xbox and PlayStation users play with PC anyway i would stand clear from this if anyone looking for multiplayer go with halo infinite multiplayer hell its free oh yea did i said EA made the game worst by Nerfing the hell out of things today… Expand
  10. Naoeo
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Battlefield is DEAD. Dont wast your time and passion on DICE anymore. Keep away from 2042 and you may have a nice day.
  11. TheBigP
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    DICE use three years made it.A piece of **** I can't understand who made the maps.So idiot. Look at the old battlefield maps. Where are they? And weapons. Weapon parts are like **** If you think you can’t do it well, can you take a good look at the weapons in the previous Battlefield series? I want play battlefied not cod ow and rainbowsix.I'm so disappointed with 2042. It's just a pile of ****
  12. Vaelfoar
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Absolute hot mess. Avoid. Definitely regret purchasing this game and would have rather bought a game where the developers are actually passionate about delivering a polished game
  13. Matt_KY
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    This game should never have been a Battlefield title. They removed classes and added things nobody asked for like robot dogs and sentry guns. I’m afraid this is the end for the Battlefield series.
  14. Brynin
    Mar 22, 2022
    0
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  15. tmac
    Nov 21, 2021
    1
    I am glad I was able to trial this because this game was not ready to be released. Over just a couple of hours, I experienced falling through the map, complete desync of shots, and even on an Xbox Series X, just completely awful, unreliable frame rates and subpar textures that made this game nearly unplayable. I’m also disappointed in the direction overall this feels like it is going. ItI am glad I was able to trial this because this game was not ready to be released. Over just a couple of hours, I experienced falling through the map, complete desync of shots, and even on an Xbox Series X, just completely awful, unreliable frame rates and subpar textures that made this game nearly unplayable. I’m also disappointed in the direction overall this feels like it is going. It feels more like a battle royale with some Battlefield tweaks. As a shooter, it is a Battlefield game, and I’m willing to revisit this after the developers get the patches this desperately needs out.… Expand
  16. Riot
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    This is what you get if:

    1. You try to copy Warzone 2. Only care about initial pre-order revenue 3. Put more money into marketing than development 4. Fail to retain your best employees and think that everyone is dispensible 5. Refuse to listen to and implement feedback from the player-base 6. As a company give bonuses based on financial figures instead of consumer satisfaction 7.    This is what you get if:

    1. You try to copy Warzone
    2. Only care about initial pre-order revenue
    3. Put more money into marketing than development
    4. Fail to retain your best employees and think that everyone is dispensible
    5. Refuse to listen to and implement feedback from the player-base
    6. As a company give bonuses based on financial figures instead of consumer satisfaction
    7. Have the nerve to blame it on the pandemic

    I would give this -10 if I could. Shame on you DICE for letting EA make you their b!&@h!    … Expand
  17. B0GiE-uk-
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Jesus Christ, how the hell did they let this pile of crap out the door.

    Muffled sound, clunky movement, poorly optimised, awful front end, just a freaking mess imo.

    Come back in a years time if I was you.
  18. F_PachecO
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Good thing I "accidentally" found that 10 hour free trial while subscribing to Gamepass the other day, and good thing I didn't hype all over this game like I did with Cyberpunk, otherwise I would've thrown a lot of my hard earned money down the toilet, which is exactly where this Battlefield belongs. The some 40ish minutes I played were enough to realize that they released an unfinishedGood thing I "accidentally" found that 10 hour free trial while subscribing to Gamepass the other day, and good thing I didn't hype all over this game like I did with Cyberpunk, otherwise I would've thrown a lot of my hard earned money down the toilet, which is exactly where this Battlefield belongs. The some 40ish minutes I played were enough to realize that they released an unfinished unoptimized game that by the looks of it was just to make everyone happy, except the BF core audience like a guy said on another review. Such a shame to give the name of a franchise that have won a warm place in my heart since BC2 to this "thing".

    See you all in BF4, friends.    … Expand
  19. ultraviper
    Nov 17, 2021
    3
    Battlefield is back, and with... a lot less than in previous titles. It seems like they started making a battle royale game then halfway through decided to change it to battlefield instead but didn't quite finish it. No changing squads, like in a BR. No scoreboard, like in a BR. Big maps with way too much space between points of interest, like in a BR. Only a small handful of weapons, likeBattlefield is back, and with... a lot less than in previous titles. It seems like they started making a battle royale game then halfway through decided to change it to battlefield instead but didn't quite finish it. No changing squads, like in a BR. No scoreboard, like in a BR. Big maps with way too much space between points of interest, like in a BR. Only a small handful of weapons, like in a BR. 22 guns total. Compare to BF4 which had over 80. One specialist has an ability to call in a loadout crate.. which is completely useless in a battlefield game but kind of makes sense in a BR. Would it have been a good BR game? Who knows. But it sure isn't a good battlefield game.… Expand
  20. Shaanze
    Nov 17, 2021
    3
    Riddled with buggs to ruin your experience; game crashing randomly when accessing different menues whilst in a match, sometimes you get stuck on the deathscreen and can't redeploy and getting stuck in terrain. Also horribly optimized (getting between 30-50fps, with it dropping randomly even if nothing is happening on screen. running a 3080ti on ultra and the game doesn't even look THATRiddled with buggs to ruin your experience; game crashing randomly when accessing different menues whilst in a match, sometimes you get stuck on the deathscreen and can't redeploy and getting stuck in terrain. Also horribly optimized (getting between 30-50fps, with it dropping randomly even if nothing is happening on screen. running a 3080ti on ultra and the game doesn't even look THAT great. This is the case even after the day 1 nvidia drivers). Theres maybe one great new map, the rest of them are uninspired and not that fun tbh.

    I'd stay clear of this one until they fix the optimization, buggs and hacking problems multiple sources has discovered. Glad I didn't pay for it.    … Expand
  21. jlaff
    Nov 19, 2021
    2
    No server browser (ie., Skill Based Matchmaking) no scoreboards, no global chat, "weapon bloom" so unskilled players feel better about themselves. Way more issues with the core gameplay than this, but overall, not Battlefield.
  22. Shoulderknight
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Played the beta, and trial….

    Anyone that had any hand in making this abomination should take a serious break and do some soul searching. Complete joke of a game. Nothing like battlefield. Nothing like a Triple A game. Just plain irresponsible. Shame on you DICE and EA. First time I didn’t purchase a battlefield game since buying ebery single one since 1942.
  23. Comrade2k7
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Absolutely terrible. I have nothing good to say about this game. Awful gameplay
    Awful design
    Buggy
    Not a technical advance.
  24. CharlieDont5urf
    Nov 22, 2021
    2
    I deleted it after the 10h trial. I no longer want to be lied as a customer by marketing. Technically and playfully one of the most unfinished Battlefields of all time.
  25. lorenze
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    1) Too many bugs
    2) There is no server browser and you can't play TDM on small maps in infantry only mode
    3) Maps are too huge, too boring, too stupid - in most cases it is like a skyscraper and empty field around 4) Portal fan to play but this mode is dead without progression 5) Hazard zone was born as a dead mode, totally useless 6) A lot of imbalance things like hover, long-range    1) Too many bugs
    2) There is no server browser and you can't play TDM on small maps in infantry only mode
    3) Maps are too huge, too boring, too stupid - in most cases it is like a skyscraper and empty field around
    4) Portal fan to play but this mode is dead without progression
    5) Hazard zone was born as a dead mode, totally useless
    6) A lot of imbalance things like hover, long-range smgs, helicopters
    7) There is no scoreboard, they changed it to most stupid MVP **** with useless stats
    8) Sometimes hard to shoot because of bad hit registration
    9) Most specialists are obviously useless
    10) Small amount of content
    11) Can't change the squad    … Expand
  26. steampunkvault
    Dec 3, 2021
    1
    I'm glad i tried this on Origin Play(10hours) and didn't spend more than 5€, cause this is what this dumpster fire of a game is worth.
    Did Dice replace all their competent developers with multicolored "non-binary" twitter-experts?
    The only aspect really given focus on is the "diversity" of the characters. 60€ For a half-assed -no campaign -no optimization -no classes -no score -random    I'm glad i tried this on Origin Play(10hours) and didn't spend more than 5€, cause this is what this dumpster fire of a game is worth.
    Did Dice replace all their competent developers with multicolored "non-binary" twitter-experts?
    The only aspect really given focus on is the "diversity" of the characters.

    60€ For a half-assed -no campaign -no optimization -no classes -no score -random bullet FPS?
    really DICE/EA?
    REALLY?    … Expand
  27. PapaKnowsBest
    Nov 23, 2021
    1
    Constant connection issues, can rarely get into a game and when I can the maps are pretty bad, very poorly balanced map design that feels more like a game made 20 years ago rather than a top tier title in 2021. I would not recommend this game for at least another 6 months when hopefully these issues have been fixed.
  28. Frode789
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Absolute garbage game. Bugged, no content, terrible and lifeless maps, no classes, no scoreboard, no servers, no stats, crappy "specialists" that are only there to milk people when they release P2W specialists.
    Here is a list of everything removed from this game compared to previous editions:
    ****
  29. AllRoads
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Dude, it's **** sucks. Trust me. Not lying. Just crap. **** the DICE. **** the EA. Every single time we receive pieces of **** **** from this company. For what?
  30. zanzibarwinds
    Nov 22, 2021
    1
    Wow so glad I played this on trial. Saved me £50. Less concerned with bugs, VERY concerned with all the missing things that made BF3/4 good (Squad/team switching, weapon variety, community servers, server search for main modes etc)
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  3. Negative: 11 out of 74
  1. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 15, 2022
    70
    All in all, Battlefield 2042 has been a real labour of love for me. The initial launch was remarkably underbaked, but I can’t deny the enjoyment that comes from firing a rocket launcher into a tornado. This may not be the best FPS multiplayer game available, and there are still plenty of issues that need ironing out, but there are occasionally some thrilling moments that you won’t be able to experience in the likes of Call of Duty or Fortinte. It remains frustrating having to pay full price for a multiplayer game, but if you’re already a fan of the franchise and don’t mind missing out on the campaign, you’ll likely enjoy yourself here. The nostalgic aspect of Portal mode will also draw fans in, and of course, the 4K graphics make it very pretty game, even if it has its cracks.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Dec 23, 2021
    40
    The weakest first-person shooter in the history of DICE. Even, by some miracle, the studio manages to fix the most glaring mistakes and reanimate the abysmal netcode, this game will not become Battlefield at its core.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Dec 16, 2021
    65
    Despite the promising Portal mode, Battlefield 2042, which uses players as a tester, still gives the impression of an incomplete game with its errors and important problems.
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