Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,004 out of 4864
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  1. Gamer2068
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Core game play is insanely fun. Needs a few performance patches and is on track to be one of the best entry in the series. Maps are huge and the 128 players lends itself for a fun chaos. Definitely get the vibes of BF4
  2. JLindemann
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Impressive and large maps that are very detailed. Gunplay is over all quite good, but is in need of some balancing as some weapons are clearly better than others. Good variety of specialists ability that makes all of them unique. However, some specialists definitely are better than others. Portal is an amazing and fun mode with mastered old maps and fun community creations.y biggest issueImpressive and large maps that are very detailed. Gunplay is over all quite good, but is in need of some balancing as some weapons are clearly better than others. Good variety of specialists ability that makes all of them unique. However, some specialists definitely are better than others. Portal is an amazing and fun mode with mastered old maps and fun community creations.y biggest issue is performance that needs improvement.… Expand
  3. merezin
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    на пк оптимизацию завесить бы и игра будет конфетка мне очень понравилась 20- 42 фпс =(
  4. EdwardFX
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    The new SWEDIANS snowflakes from DICE do not understand what BUTLEFIELD is at all!
    THIS IS TERRIBLE! from game to game! ONE AND ALSO ... just grab the engines and assets from the fifth part and make BUTLEFIELD 4 ... WITH NORMAL CHARACTERS .... nooo, this is too hard for DICE
    I’m not a racist, not a sexist, but why the agenda makes me so PASSED ... why the characters even in GENDERFIELD    The new SWEDIANS snowflakes from DICE do not understand what BUTLEFIELD is at all!
    THIS IS TERRIBLE! from game to game! ONE AND ALSO ... just grab the engines and assets from the fifth part and make BUTLEFIELD 4 ... WITH NORMAL CHARACTERS .... nooo, this is too hard for DICE

    I’m not a racist, not a sexist, but why the agenda makes me so PASSED ... why the characters even in GENDERFIELD were so much BETTER? THEY WERE BETTER!

    The only normal mode is PORTAL mode with maps that are more than 10 years old !, everything with a balance is much better, but buying "THIS", for the sake of only the portal ... REDUCED ... I would not! and what about OPTIMIZATION? where are the bad words ON WAR? where is the leaderboard? WHERE IS THAT SOMETHING FOR THE MAIN BUYER?

    Classes suck, it would be better if you just sell skins like in the fifth part! Which I played a lot, even though ... I didn't like it! just take what you have and make 2042 .... but no!    … Expand
  5. nomad1326
    Apr 23, 2023
    7
    This chapter of Battlefield is close to BF3, as for me. There are some interesting levels. Unfortunately, BF2042 has strange moments with balance in some cases (only 1 air fighter for 64 players) and too many prospect spaces. Not the best, but definitely not a bad game.
  6. Buttes
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Despite what the brigading crew is doing to the User reading, this is the best BF game since BF4. It has is a return to the dna that made BF2, BFBC, BF3, and BF4 such memorable and unique experiences. While not perfect, the game has launched in a better state than most of it’s predecessors and with nearly limitless replayability and gameplay customization through Battlefield Portal.
  7. BSDShoes
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Not as terrible as many are saying, it has a rocky launch just like every other Battlefield game since 1942. The audio is terrible but DICE will likely fix that, FPS performance is inconsistent between maps, it's terrible on Kaleidoscope but not bad on others.

    Good points are that it's easy to kill players, the controls are smooth and flexible, wide weapon and gear customization,    Not as terrible as many are saying, it has a rocky launch just like every other Battlefield game since 1942. The audio is terrible but DICE will likely fix that, FPS performance is inconsistent between maps, it's terrible on Kaleidoscope but not bad on others.

    Good points are that it's easy to kill players, the controls are smooth and flexible, wide weapon and gear customization, beautiful graphics.

    Bad stuff are: menus and we talked about this with BF1 and BFV, cheaters running amuck right now, game sometimes won't launch, terrible muffled and quiet audio (was fine in beta), some maps are TOO big and too hard on graphics performance, some keybinds are hardcoded to certain keys if you're left handed or like to use different keys, FOV configuration takes some figuring out.

    If you're on the fence, try it through Steam and refund it if you don't like it, or wait a few months for fixes and price drop.    … Expand
  8. HolyAction
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Bardzo dobre multi świetne mapy dobry feeling strzelania udźwiękowienie no i wciąga jak bagno Brawo DICE :)
  9. Evanthegamer
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    This game is absolute amazing. This is the most fun I've EVER had playing a battlefield game. With bug fixes and polish (which is pretty much guaranteed), this game will be the best battlefield game yet.
  10. Trix122
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Game is trash, worse BF ever and most likely lowest quality to budget ratio game of the past 10 years.

    Full of bugs, lack of content, quality is low and optimization is horrendous... Good luck playing it without a 3080.

    Shame on EA and Dice on doing something so bad.
  11. ThePeoplesVoice
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    Finally a battlefield worth playing again. After several years they’re finally heading in the right direction again. Besides the main game, battlefield portal is amazing. It brings back some good old memories. Defiantly having fun with the boys and girls again. The one thing I really miss is content, especially from a game that was so long in development.
  12. Rezoman
    Jul 6, 2022
    6
    Since the most recent update I’ve noticed that this game has definitely improved. The new map is fun and is well designed, My game doesn’t crash anymore, I haven’t seen any glitches since launch, and the new weapons are a nice edition. I see potential in this game and maybe if the next season really pushes some content out then this game can start getting better reviews.
  13. Maxarebe
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    Поиграл в нее 10 часов по гейм пасу. Основной режим так и не исправили, огромные карты не соответствуют количеству игроков, (DICE 256players pls), проваливаюсь под текстурки, карты не грузит, поиграть с другом сложно, бывают ошибки. В хардзоне и портале все чуть получше, сложно сломать работающую вещь, хоть и работала она 10 лет назад. Оптимизация такая себе, скажу что на среднихПоиграл в нее 10 часов по гейм пасу. Основной режим так и не исправили, огромные карты не соответствуют количеству игроков, (DICE 256players pls), проваливаюсь под текстурки, карты не грузит, поиграть с другом сложно, бывают ошибки. В хардзоне и портале все чуть получше, сложно сломать работающую вещь, хоть и работала она 10 лет назад. Оптимизация такая себе, скажу что на средних настройках игра выглядит норм, особенно на ночной карте, там вообще шик. Но в моих 2560х1080 моя 1070 не выдает 60 стабильных на средних, проц отличный. То есть игра работает на 2/3 -за оптимизацию. Вот и 5 за это. Ну и поною за отсутствие региональных цен.… Expand
  14. escknx
    Nov 20, 2021
    1
    Day long TTK in standard modes, no leaderboards, no stats, no server browser, no progress for hardcore modes in Portals, no levelution, no global chat, no voip, no cq maps.

    Hybrid of utter incompetence and SJW clown show.
  15. mtcx
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    The beta and early access were _dysmal_ - a dumpster fire of bugs, stuttering and general crappiness. But, since the day one patch, the game is certainly a lot more polished and very playable. Content is a little light, and compared to other BFs there is a lot missing. Some of the changes, like the menu system are a bit meh, but you get used to it and it does work. It strikes me that'sThe beta and early access were _dysmal_ - a dumpster fire of bugs, stuttering and general crappiness. But, since the day one patch, the game is certainly a lot more polished and very playable. Content is a little light, and compared to other BFs there is a lot missing. Some of the changes, like the menu system are a bit meh, but you get used to it and it does work. It strikes me that's just stuff that will come eventually, but I'm dinging it one point for that. There's still minor issues, including balance issues - but what game doesn't have that at launch.… Expand
  16. MAFIOZOS3
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    The traditional legendary battlefield is back due to the last updates! They fixed all the bugs, maps have reworked and they added plenty new and old wepons from previous battlefield games. Multiplayer experience is amazing and I can't wait for their next updates and seasons!
  17. mohannad1
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    Potentially a great game! A lot of improvement is needed here. Could be an amazing game down the road!
  18. Arman1997
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This Game is amazing....need a little bit performance issues..stutters but overall is good!!!!
  19. Pure14
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    As usual meta critic shines with its allowance of review bombing. The game is not a 0, not even close. Reddit babies can't even begin to form constructive criticism it's honestly quite sad.

    Anyways, the actual game has some highs and some lows. The fundamental gameplay is very fun and screams Battlefield with big moments and chaotic warfare. The maps are big but as long as you actually    As usual meta critic shines with its allowance of review bombing. The game is not a 0, not even close. Reddit babies can't even begin to form constructive criticism it's honestly quite sad.

    Anyways, the actual game has some highs and some lows. The fundamental gameplay is very fun and screams Battlefield with big moments and chaotic warfare. The maps are big but as long as you actually use the tools at your disposal action is not hard to find. I love the verticality of some of the maps and they are all athestically pleasing. While I thought specialists would ruin the game they might actually be some of the best additions. In terms of abilities they are a mixed bag with some feeling out of place (wall hacks) and others feeling pretty useless but at the same time I've never had the freedom of flying or grappling around the map to get a positional advantage or planting makeshift cover for my squad. It really is fun and only those who refuse to accept change disagree here. But hey, if you don't like a certain aspect of the main MP you don't have to care, Portal solves all your issues. While I think it would benefit from paid hosted servers like older games and I hope that is added, it really does have everything you could ask for. Tons of maps, tons of guns, tons of options. The battle royale ish game mode is OK too. Now on to the negatives, as you can see this is a 6/10 which is just slightly above average so clearly there are issues. Performance is not great, this just needs to be better there is nothing else to say. There is a laundry list of small b7t noticeable features hat have been removed too. Full scoreboard? All chat? Squad changing? There is a whole lot more where that came from and it really does impact the overall experience when you expect a feature that isn't there. Next up is the fact that the base game only has 22 guns, not a whole lot when compared to past entries. With that said, the guns are at least varied and perform in their own niche with lots of attachment options. I guess it beats having 5 guns that do the same thing. Its clear portal is where the other guns went. People also seem to have a problem with the general gunplay. Personally I agree to an extent but not NEARLY as much as some are making it out to be. There is an accuracy penalty for moving and in some situations is extremely frustrating but for the most part is avoidable with smart play and good aim. I won't carry on this list forever but another issue stems from the lack of a class system. Well sort of. There are classes in the game and each specialist is a part of one of those classes but you are allowed to take whichever equipment you want. It means everyone can run around with a rocket launcher (and they do) and you never know who has what. It makes some equipment almost unseen such as ammo or health packs and generally contributes to less overall teamwork on a team wide level. No longer are there dedicated healers and revivers, but instead everyone can revive, which sort makes it so that less people take that job seriously. On the other hand it let's you run whichever gun you want which isn't a bad thing considering the lack of them.

    Overall, this game has amazing potential and I really think it can get there with support. We know more guns, more specialist and more maps will come for free. There is an nvidia driver releasing on the 19th which should help performance. I imagine a lot of bugs will be fixed by then too. We all know what AAA games are like now. Release first and fix later. And yet, I keep playing because well, it's just fun. Should you accept this is the way it is and buy it anyway? That's your call, I wouldn't blame you for not supporting this practice, especially not the early access overpriced gold edition. Give the trial on EAplay/gamepass a try with some friends and have an open mind. You might be surprised how enjoyable it is despite the issues.    … Expand
  20. PrzemoMat
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I7 8700k, RTX 3070, 32GB Ram and...... 45fps??? Mega framerate drop, game is no playable :( shammeeee !!!!!!!!
  21. StrangeQuarks
    Dec 25, 2021
    7
    Since all the post launch improvements that game has gotten significantly better. If the developers continue to fix problems and make improvements at this rate, we may have a great game on our hands. In its current state the game is fun, but not at all perfect. The game at this point is definitely worth looking at.
  22. MRC_RL
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The game has a few bugs but nothing that would make it unplayable, it is still enjoyable and fun. It can be better but the game is far from being bad.
  23. EveryLevel
    Jan 25, 2022
    5
    It's not bad, It's not great. I mean I enjoyed it more then the last 2 BF games (BF1, BF5) I liked the idea but yea this tray of cookies needed more time in the oven. Too doughie 5 Bacon ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
  24. catraps
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Fantastic game for having fun. I was playing hundreds of hours in 3rd and 4th BF and was missing modern war very much. And this game is fun!
    It just needs a bit more polishing. Still, there are many bugs (I think it is a feature of the series), and some tweaks must be done to UI.
    Overall even in this state, I had a lot of fun.
  25. Mercyow
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    ignore 0 and 1 score reviews . the game is great and is one of the best bf to ever come out . the combat is very fluid and the gun handling and gameplay is fun
  26. zhakhongir
    Dec 6, 2021
    7
    Все так хэйтят игру, большинство людей даже не играло и не имеет своего мнения, но тем не менее токсично, оскорбляя всех поносит игру и тех, кому она в чем-то понравилась. У игры куча проблем, но самое главное , что они исправимы. Во-первых оптимизация, не помню ни одного баттлфилда, который бы не лагал с выхода, здесь история стабильна, спустя время оптимизацию дорабатывают. Играю с БэдВсе так хэйтят игру, большинство людей даже не играло и не имеет своего мнения, но тем не менее токсично, оскорбляя всех поносит игру и тех, кому она в чем-то понравилась. У игры куча проблем, но самое главное , что они исправимы. Во-первых оптимизация, не помню ни одного баттлфилда, который бы не лагал с выхода, здесь история стабильна, спустя время оптимизацию дорабатывают. Играю с Бэд Компани 2. Карты, да, они ужасны. Всего два режима. Однако, прорыв играется бодро и весело. Разработчиками нужно добавить нормальные карты, что тоже исправимо (Слава богу шведов распустили и наконец-то снова игру будут доделывать Ripple Effect.) Честно, я получаю большое удовольствие от игры и я бы не назвал себя человеком, который закрывает глаза, слепо фанатично играя в то, что нельзя назвать игрой. У игры огромный потенциал, который не надо потерять, а он еще далеко не потерян, все в руках новой студии. Надеюсь, что EA не спустит проект , а допилит его, несмотря на огромную волну негодования. Вспомните тот же NoMan Sky, игру поносили на старте так, как не снится Баттлфилд 2042, но однако , несмотря ни на что, ее доделали. Следуйте этому примеру.… Expand
  27. Flopperdog
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    It's my first bf experience and im having a lot of fun so far. I don't really understand how the game works and i don't really care what my job in the mission is. I just wanna see things exolode and have fun :) battlefield is a cool funshooter.
  28. yekva
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Do not buy this
    ERROR pops up whenever you enter the game on PS5
    This game is destroying your PS5

    Goodwill advice
  29. VTHokies1999
    Dec 7, 2021
    7
    The game has a ton of issues including bugs, performance, and questionable design changes but I'm still having fun with it. I do think there is a good game under all the bugs and performance problems. The design changes are what they are and I'm not happy with all of them but I can still have fun with the game.
  30. xavien54
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Its the best game Ever i ever know, the gameplay sound character WOW everything. Scoreboard ? **** that, who care about old dated feature. What we need is more Microtransaction, because this game is so good. I would definitely preorder the next battlefield along with their Deluxe or whatever Highest in their edition.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 74
  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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