Battlefield 2042

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. krisko1989
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    EA Games - challenge everything... Sometimes I feel like this company has the Midas touch, but rather than turn every company into gold they ruin them
  2. Zalabar22
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    To be honest, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. I've played around 30 hours, mostly with friends on Portal and with Bots, but I've had a fun time overall and feel like I've gotten my money worth so to speak. I do feel like it launched early, and I've experienced the same bugs and crashes everyone else has, but the game is playable and has enough content to at least be aTo be honest, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. I've played around 30 hours, mostly with friends on Portal and with Bots, but I've had a fun time overall and feel like I've gotten my money worth so to speak. I do feel like it launched early, and I've experienced the same bugs and crashes everyone else has, but the game is playable and has enough content to at least be a 4-6/10. Again, I know it's not perfect. Here's hoping they support the game instead of dropping it from the initial release stink.

    Update November 2022: The game is in a much better place now. I've easily put over 100 hours into the game since launch and believe 2042 is closer to what it should have been at launch. They've added tons of new items in game, new maps, season passes, new operatives, weapons, equipment, and rebalanced the classes for a more authentic Battlefield feeling. I'd highly recommend giving the game another go.

    Edit to the edit: 330 hours of gameplay and it's by far one of my favorites. Pick it up for $20 and enjoy a great game.    … Expand
  3. Racerider
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    It was really bad at the start due to lots of bugs and all but eventually the game was stable and I ended up enjoying the game very much I don't think a lot of people were patient enough to wait for the game to be fixed but now it's really good
  4. TIMIDESTONE699
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    This game was the absolute garbage that EA has dumped on us players recently, I preordered this dogsh1t and kept it even after playing the absolutely messed up beta version just cause the devs told us it was an older build and the new build is fantastic, guess what it wasn't, the amount of content is far less than what bf5 or bf4 or bf1 came out with, the guns are like plastics and how tfThis game was the absolute garbage that EA has dumped on us players recently, I preordered this dogsh1t and kept it even after playing the absolutely messed up beta version just cause the devs told us it was an older build and the new build is fantastic, guess what it wasn't, the amount of content is far less than what bf5 or bf4 or bf1 came out with, the guns are like plastics and how tf is there an infinite tac sprint, bf is complying cod and cod is copying bf, both games are losing their identity at least cod delivers on their multiplayer aspect apart form them robbing us 70 dollars every year, the amount of issues this game is insane, even now people are supposedly telling everyone this games good rn, guess what its not, the engine is garbage, who needs 128 players when your servers and the consoles cant handle it, just cause cod does it they up their player count, more players doesn't mean more fun, this game has major problem with rubberbanding , bad dev support,the physics is insane lmaooo, the graphics are trash, bf4 looks better and realistic in my opinion, the character movement is messed up and I can keep going on ranting about this game but lets stop here and lets talk about the good parts of this game, which are none.… Expand
  5. GamersAreAwesom
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    Will raise score to 7 if it can release a proper single player campaign, not the game is lack of content considerablely.
  6. batlFld2042Suks
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    I created this account just to give 2042 a zero. Dice is the laughing stock of the industry and 2042 was born from their obese employees playing too much warzone. I bought this game day 1 and 2 years later I am still waiting for my refund, the game is fundamentally BROKEN with zero redeeming qualities. Please do not ever buy another EA or DICE product again.
  7. Brutal13
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    Yes, compared to ALL other Battlefields, 2042 is the worst Battlefield in history!
    Even in 2023 it feels like a beta.
    I will never buy a Battlefield game again in my life unless they manage to release a decent Battlefield twice in a row.
  8. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I really recomend this game if you are FPS beast - you gonna have a lot of fun
    If you are just a regular broski that isnt extremely good in FPS genre than ull find it boring and hard
    big (+) for futuristic gameplay (+) nice maps (+) a lot of guns (+) a lot of mechanics (+)(+)(+)(+) very high skill cap (+) (+) a lot of different playstyles (+-) You need high end pc to play it    I really recomend this game if you are FPS beast - you gonna have a lot of fun
    If you are just a regular broski that isnt extremely good in FPS genre than ull find it boring and hard

    big (+) for futuristic gameplay
    (+) nice maps
    (+) a lot of guns
    (+) a lot of mechanics
    (+)(+)(+)(+) very high skill cap
    (+) (+) a lot of different playstyles

    (+-) You need high end pc to play it
    (+-) A lot of tanks/helis...    … Expand
  9. apokalipto
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  10. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    1
    Battlefield 2042, a title that promised so much, has become a tragic example of misplaced ambition. With the intention to outshine COD, the new "DICE" managed to deliver a disappointment of monumental proportions. It's a heartbreaking testament to the downfall of a once-great franchise. The game's potential is squandered, leaving players to mourn the lost glory of Battlefield. TheBattlefield 2042, a title that promised so much, has become a tragic example of misplaced ambition. With the intention to outshine COD, the new "DICE" managed to deliver a disappointment of monumental proportions. It's a heartbreaking testament to the downfall of a once-great franchise. The game's potential is squandered, leaving players to mourn the lost glory of Battlefield. The execution is plagued by poor decisions, lackluster gameplay, and a general lack of direction. It's evident that the game's creators have lost sight of what made the series great, resulting in a catastrophic release that fails to capture the essence of what Battlefield should be.… Expand
  11. xFunderrollex
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    The Game is an scam......we got at release an alpha game with performcence problems and missing content.....

    Today 15.08.23 The Game is with 0 content,but with skins,mission with skins,rework maps,better performcence, and an half class system..... DICE and EA Give a ******** on the community and ignore our feedback. season 6 is beginning but with 0 content but with much mission to    The Game is an scam......we got at release an alpha game with performcence problems and missing content.....

    Today 15.08.23 The Game is with 0 content,but with skins,mission with skins,rework maps,better performcence, and an half class system.....

    DICE and EA Give a ******** on the community and ignore our feedback.
    season 6 is beginning but with 0 content but with much mission to get skins and rework maps....
    the game is shame for the battlefield series...how the devs from dice.......

    i see that DICE or EA nothing learned......the game is really bad and has nothing to do with the original battlefield...... i cant understand that too much people support an trash game.....    … Expand
  12. P4inskiller
    May 26, 2022
    0
    After the latest update, the controller does not work.. wow! Everytime technical problems despite of thousands of updates amd everytime need to update the game before playing..annoying.
  13. Niveru
    Jul 30, 2023
    6
    A slightly disappointing game that claims to give us the classic Battlefield. It wasn't even playable in its original form, but at the time of writing this review, they are trying to fix the game's issues.
  14. Likanen-Harry
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    This is just absolutely bad, very bad. If you expect to be playing Battlefield then don't bother. I hate to see my lifelong friend butchered like this. How can you betray us like this?

    The game is absolute garbage. I have almost 250 hours of this and I have maybe enjoyed 10 hours of that. Gone are the days of glorious teamwork and that battlefeel. R.I.P. I gave it several chances and    This is just absolutely bad, very bad. If you expect to be playing Battlefield then don't bother. I hate to see my lifelong friend butchered like this. How can you betray us like this?

    The game is absolute garbage. I have almost 250 hours of this and I have maybe enjoyed 10 hours of that. Gone are the days of glorious teamwork and that battlefeel. R.I.P.

    I gave it several chances and updates, I really tried to enjoy it, but I just can't    … Expand
  15. snaken
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Oh boy, another great game from EA and Dice! I love that they've finally scrapped the class system that was basically the DNA of the franchise. Don't listen to haters; the new specialists system is so much better. I especially like the non-binary black woman specialist that's so OP it's not even funny. I also love all the other female characters. It all really makes the battlefieldOh boy, another great game from EA and Dice! I love that they've finally scrapped the class system that was basically the DNA of the franchise. Don't listen to haters; the new specialists system is so much better. I especially like the non-binary black woman specialist that's so OP it's not even funny. I also love all the other female characters. It all really makes the battlefield experience so much more realistic and, perhaps more importantly, equitable. Move on patriarchy. Move on all you men the society doesn't need. EA and Dice are here to help pave the way for the new world order. You're just not part of it. Remember to vote with your wallets.… Expand
  16. Boro666
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Really good Battlefield. The best one since BF4 for sure. I really liked that they have finally tried to ditch that obsolete class system and introduced operators with skills. But unfortunatelly due to internet hysteria we have classes again. What a shame. Now all those solo players can't really excel. And because there's no team play it's so tidious once again. But the core mechanics,Really good Battlefield. The best one since BF4 for sure. I really liked that they have finally tried to ditch that obsolete class system and introduced operators with skills. But unfortunatelly due to internet hysteria we have classes again. What a shame. Now all those solo players can't really excel. And because there's no team play it's so tidious once again. But the core mechanics, graphics and sound are top notch. I really like that this game runs on mid-rane PCs and still looks amazing. I'm fortunate and can play in 4K on ultra. Oh man, what a treat. It looks so much better, than previous BF titles. Another great thing is Portal mode, where you can set virtual servers (kinda like those paid ones before, but for free). You can choose maps (also many classical ones - fully redone), different modes and basically all variables. It's really great to play true hardcore mode once again. And EAC anti-cheat is working!… Expand
  17. DJ_Suvy
    Jul 18, 2023
    3
    The worst FPS game I ever played. Gunplay is terrible, maps are terrible, sound is garbage, hitreg is terrible, weapons customization is terrible, classes are terrible. All f*****g game is TERRIBLE.
    Edit : In July 2023 gunplay is better and some technical problems are solved but game still is not very good and it is lacking off content.
  18. TheArbinator
    Jul 15, 2023
    4
    After a year and a half of updates, I can say that the game, while somewhat lacking in content, is playable and has its moments. However, being playable is not worth $60, especially since predecessors in the series play better.
  19. Asbel1995
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    Full of cheaters with hacks like aim bot or whatever they use, u can maybe think this guy is just crying because he has no hands, man, i spend some hours i btf 3,4,hardline and also 1, this game like btf V is just garbage, EA doenst want to do anything ,they deserve nothing.
  20. Falrinth
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    Its garbage or i am to old for this kind of arcadish nonsense. Sprinting around all the time like madmen and seamingly (or what logically would be) suicide parachute drops into enemies gives better results than doing something reasonable on battlefield. Also sprinting around in between enemies gives better results than tactical behaviors. It ruins the battlefield fantasy and kills the joy.Its garbage or i am to old for this kind of arcadish nonsense. Sprinting around all the time like madmen and seamingly (or what logically would be) suicide parachute drops into enemies gives better results than doing something reasonable on battlefield. Also sprinting around in between enemies gives better results than tactical behaviors. It ruins the battlefield fantasy and kills the joy. If i would want running and gunning i would buy something like old CoDs. In battlefield i want battlefield behaviors to be rewarding, not the other way around. Wasted money even on promotion. Had perhaps 2 hours of fun at beginning when i didnt knew what this game rewards and what it punishes.
    Also there is no cooperation rewarded, hence you feel like playing some sort of free for all shooter, but can only hit reds. I coudlnt even get freaking ammuniation from anyone on the team. Everyone is just grinding their grind goal, cause the game otherwise is unpleasant as hell.    … Expand
  21. RaiausderDose
    Jul 7, 2023
    2
    Battlefield 2042 is a disappointing entry in the franchise, as it falls short in several aspects. The reversal of promised innovations like 128-player battles and the removal of the class system, coupled with a lack of content and variety, leaves players unsatisfied. Additionally, the game suffers from unresolved bugs and technical issues, further hindering gameplay. To top it off, theBattlefield 2042 is a disappointing entry in the franchise, as it falls short in several aspects. The reversal of promised innovations like 128-player battles and the removal of the class system, coupled with a lack of content and variety, leaves players unsatisfied. Additionally, the game suffers from unresolved bugs and technical issues, further hindering gameplay. To top it off, the underwhelming soundtrack fails to capture the intensity and immersion expected from a Battlefield title. Overall, Battlefield 2042 fails to live up to its potential, delivering a lackluster experience that leaves fans yearning for the greatness of its predecessors.… Expand
  22. FukBF2042
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    This Game is so incredibly **** designed. There isnt a single aspect of this game that is fun except for if you like being a **** **** camping in one corner or sitting on a hill sniping one player every two minutes or so. Its a huge piece of incompetence and the playerbase makes me lose every bit of hope i had in humankind
  23. glebgleb
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    0-30; not fun
    EA play from Steam is a crap
    no balance; not novice friendly; do not like to play with 64 randoms
    Techically good optimization, but if you wait 6 mins to load (18 core CPU + 128GB ram)

    Need level to play with all weapons. Imagine Dota 2 you need to play for a week to unlock skills
  24. kiroshu_
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    игру довели до шикарного состояния. но конечно же абсолютно всем плевать и никто оценки не изменит
  25. Tonsouza
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    Jogo ruim
    Vários bugs
    Problemas de balanceamento Faltam de servidores Modo normal (balanceamento do jogo é uma merda)
    ***joguem Battlefield 4 que muito melhor que essa porcaria.
  26. xgatto
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Actually really loving this game. Played it because it came to gamepass and was pleasantly surprised. Good shooting mechanics, interesting character abilities.
    Wish they kept some of the old BF charm but it's not too bad. Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes by the next entry. But even with all its flaws, I still play this every day. It's just fun!
  27. RPG_Fanatic
    Jun 20, 2023
    1
    The worst Battlefield game ever created and one of the worst games i have ever played in my life.
  28. AgentLvi
    Jun 18, 2023
    7
    Decent game. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
  29. pmitch
    Jun 16, 2023
    0
    This is a great example on an dead game. Nobody plays this on PC anymore. Why? Because DICE took a successful franchise and destroyed it with a mediocre unplayable game. Characters run much too fast. It's like they increased speed 4x which makes players ridiculously fast. Add to that laggy connections and delays on everything to shooting to getting instakilled while running behind cover.This is a great example on an dead game. Nobody plays this on PC anymore. Why? Because DICE took a successful franchise and destroyed it with a mediocre unplayable game. Characters run much too fast. It's like they increased speed 4x which makes players ridiculously fast. Add to that laggy connections and delays on everything to shooting to getting instakilled while running behind cover. It is so terrible that it should be free to play or just cancelled. Getting a battlepass seems like it is useless to be honest. nothing really comes out of it. Don't waste your money on this game even if it on sale, just let it die out...… Expand
  30. idontknowwhoiam
    Jun 15, 2023
    0
    This must be the worst battlefield game of the franchise. Although the game has been through 5 seasons, the game still doesn't get any improvement about performance and optimization. I hardly could play this game on my i5 9400f, gtx 1660 super, 16gb ram even on lowest setting because the game isn't stable at all. The highest fps i got is 80 and lowest is 40 with 100% cpu usage and only 70%This must be the worst battlefield game of the franchise. Although the game has been through 5 seasons, the game still doesn't get any improvement about performance and optimization. I hardly could play this game on my i5 9400f, gtx 1660 super, 16gb ram even on lowest setting because the game isn't stable at all. The highest fps i got is 80 and lowest is 40 with 100% cpu usage and only 70% gpu usage. in conclusion, EA and DICE released an unfinished game just to blood-sucking gamers and i truly NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS GAME.… Expand
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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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