Battlefield 2042

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2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1271 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 216 out of 1271
  2. Mixed: 87 out of 1271
  3. Negative: 968 out of 1271
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  1. Jcfraven
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    I want to inject some positivity, but with some important caveats too.

    Battlefield 2042, despite the horrendous launch that it had, has shaped up to be a perfectly competent and enjoyable experience that I have had the pleasure of sinking many hours into and plan to sink many more into, with updates still happening and planned. That said, the team behind the game from what I have seen is    I want to inject some positivity, but with some important caveats too.

    Battlefield 2042, despite the horrendous launch that it had, has shaped up to be a perfectly competent and enjoyable experience that I have had the pleasure of sinking many hours into and plan to sink many more into, with updates still happening and planned.

    That said, the team behind the game from what I have seen is ignoring user input with unwanted things, and there are pretty bad connection issues I have encountered several times despite a perfectly working network connection. The game is still rough around the edges, but they have certainly improved the game and it has a lot of potential if they do not give up on it. Hope to see more people hop on, and for those who left to hop back on!    … Expand
  2. Drbillings
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Ive only put as 9 instead of ten due to a few bugs - which I hope will be fixed, but I have been having an absolute blast with conquest. Ive been playing BF since bad company 2 and I think this has the potential to be one of (emphasis on one of) my favourites - granted I missed BF4 due to the buggy launch and regret it! Theres great new ideas here and the detail and world building isIve only put as 9 instead of ten due to a few bugs - which I hope will be fixed, but I have been having an absolute blast with conquest. Ive been playing BF since bad company 2 and I think this has the potential to be one of (emphasis on one of) my favourites - granted I missed BF4 due to the buggy launch and regret it! Theres great new ideas here and the detail and world building is something else.
    My first couple of hours with the game, I did find a little frustrating - but I was trying to play with the BFV meta of rushing with SMGS, but using a DMR and Falck you can start to get used to the scale without dying too often, using zip lines and call in hovercrafts you can get around the massive maps very quickly. Another note - the destruction isn't all that prevalent here, im not sure if this is a design choice or a restriction based on scale.
    I think if your on the fence, in my honest opinion wait until general launch and a couple of patches have come through - and buy with an open mind as to what style of gameplay your looking for. PTFO and work with your squad and the game really works, granted it will be easier when in game chat is fixed. Playing on PS5 ive not been experiencing the number of crashes people have spoken of, maybe 2 in 4 days. So my positive score is with a caveat, that the bugs are addressed in good time, and so far with every other game in the series this has been the case (eventually)    … Expand
  3. Hoppatheetje
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    Oke there are a some bugs that needs to be fixed, the HUD needs some tweaks, the scoreboard must come back and i really miss the voice-chat (This will make it much more fun). But i am sure DICE will polish this raw diamant. I had lots of fun and the team play is there, but you need to be in a good team.
  4. LocoN1co
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    I love the game. Yes there is bugs but they will fix it. Gun play is good. Love the big maps. And snipeing is insane. Cant wait to see more content for this game
  5. JoshCJ
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    I have Sat here for the last hour reading through official and user reviews to see what everyone is saying and essentially what i am seeing is people overreacting about how bad Battlefield 2042 is. Bear in mind this game is new and is early access. Every game launches with questionable bugs, glitches, exploits you get the point. I don't understand what people are basing theirI have Sat here for the last hour reading through official and user reviews to see what everyone is saying and essentially what i am seeing is people overreacting about how bad Battlefield 2042 is. Bear in mind this game is new and is early access. Every game launches with questionable bugs, glitches, exploits you get the point. I don't understand what people are basing their disappointment on. Okay there isn't enough gamemodes. I agree, the basic game will get truly repetitive after a long time, agreed. Hazard Zone is a good concept executed badly, could possibly be redeemed but they need to focus on redemption at this moment in time. They need to look at the bad reviews and see what people are consistently complaining about as if you fix/add things people are complaining about to the point where you have covered everything there won't be anything further to complain about.

    My personal opinion on the game is I think its a step down the right path. But the next couple months are crucial to the games success. Its enjoyable, yes but I can see the content lacking very soon. But I think people need to cut them some slack and not one overly critical of the situation as I think its becoming worse the is actually is    … Expand
  6. Chuvak01
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Good game. Fun to play with friends. Now, there some bugs, but they are not critical.
  7. Jono1
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Highly recommended, extremely fun game. I can see my self wasting hours on end playing it.
  8. Rinat1191
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    This is the best Battlefield! Finally, Dice create a perfect shooter! Try yourself, don’t listen anymore!
  9. ToomperMonkey
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Лично моё мнение , игра потрясающая , многие жалуются что динамики на картах не много но не учитывают что это издержка таких огромных масштабов, в целом оружия много, специалисты классные, геймплей весёлый.
  10. Dor_pezarker
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    There is scoreboard now.
  11. eSKAone
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Portal alone is a dream. It needs a little more polish but it runs pretty smooth with almost no bugs on PS5 already, just a few glitches here and there. Best launch I remember of a Battlefield.
  12. oleg_ash
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    game of the year for me personally! gun play is awesome. portal is gamechanger. all out warfare in breakthrough is huge!
  13. Bravo514
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    I’m completely hooked. This is the most fun I’ve had with a multiplayer game in ages. The battles are epic. Every objective has players attacking and defending at pretty much all time, and the high player count results in so many epic moments. It’s awesome seeing the frontlines form and having 20 v 20 battles across lines in multiple places on the map at the same time.

    So awesome    I’m completely hooked. This is the most fun I’ve had with a multiplayer game in ages. The battles are epic. Every objective has players attacking and defending at pretty much all time, and the high player count results in so many epic moments. It’s awesome seeing the frontlines form and having 20 v 20 battles across lines in multiple places on the map at the same time.

    So awesome seeing 20+ enemies charging an objective and trying to hold them back with your squad. Explosions ripping in the background as a plane crashes nearby and the heavy armor comes rolling in. This game is the a game trailer factory line, with high intensity battles going on nonstop.

    I love flying the transport in and changing the tide of battle as my teammates spawn in on a flank and take a key objective. There’s really nothing like this game, an absolutely top notch experience.    … Expand
  14. waddon1
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    I don't get all the hate for this game. I disliked the beta due to the amount of bugs and orbital is the worst map in the game. The rest of the game is so much better. Yes there are bugs, but this game is far from being Cyberpunk. The core of 2042 is fun, All-Out warfare is easily better than anything BF4 has to offer. The solo/coop modes are also very fun to chill out and unwind. HazardI don't get all the hate for this game. I disliked the beta due to the amount of bugs and orbital is the worst map in the game. The rest of the game is so much better. Yes there are bugs, but this game is far from being Cyberpunk. The core of 2042 is fun, All-Out warfare is easily better than anything BF4 has to offer. The solo/coop modes are also very fun to chill out and unwind. Hazard Zone is boring and is just a really flawed mode. Portal on the other hand is a masterpiece, so much content and replayability. If you don't like the new operator system no problem, just play portal. This game is so much better than the disappointing BFV if you have missed Battlefield the past few years this is the one to buy!… Expand
  15. Bacper
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 9/10
    Sound 8/10
    Game mode 7/10
    Wepons 7/10 but more is coming!
    Yes, there are a few bugs, but it's time to fix it.
    PS5 version is good!
  16. xlz
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبه رهيبه بمعنى الكلمه ولكن فيها بعض الاخطاء تتصلح مع الوقت وتحياتي واشواقي… Expand
  17. Melcor123
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Probably the best FPS game of the decade, epic scale battles with beautiful graphics, optimization isn't great but this will probably be fixed after launch, and this is the game's review, not the review of it's launch.
  18. WITHRUM
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Мне очень понравилось, динамично и вообще очень даже хайп
  19. BunetsCohost1
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Aside from the typical DICE launch/prelaunch buginess this game pushes the bar forward for Battlefield and the FPS scene in general. If you're a longtime "veteran" of the franchise (talking refractor engine days, BF2 for example) you'll come to appreciate the massive sense of scale that was missing from the series is back. You can't just run to every single objective on the map and zerg,Aside from the typical DICE launch/prelaunch buginess this game pushes the bar forward for Battlefield and the FPS scene in general. If you're a longtime "veteran" of the franchise (talking refractor engine days, BF2 for example) you'll come to appreciate the massive sense of scale that was missing from the series is back. You can't just run to every single objective on the map and zerg, you're expected to use vehicles and actually defend captured points! The days of solocapping flags with no interference are gone! 128 players makes for some wild action movie gameplay moments that was simply not possible with 64 players. I thought the tornado was just another gimmick like Levolution in BF4 but it's dynamic in it's path and rare to see, adding to the visual presentation of the game. Destruction is on par with BFV and is visually superior in some cases. Smoke effects especially on the rocket launch are breathtaking. All the bar pushing visuals you'd expect from a frostbite Battlefield are present. Hazard Zone is a nice take on a tarkov like mode but it needs more meat, there is potential there. Portal is the love letter to fans that dice claimed it would be, I just hope it gets continued support and we get to see more refractor games in the mix. MEC remastered? DICE plz. There are gameplay concerns in this early stage, specialists don't seem as bad as people made it out to be but I'm unsure of where the meta will go as more are added. Will every specialist remain useful in time? The weapon count in the AOW mode is unfortunately low for my liking. Don't necessarily need BF4s reskined guns with the same stats but a few more weapons with actual variety would be helpful. The plus system is also a nice spin on customization but it's somewhat clunky at the moment. Then there's things like supposed sbmm, the lack of a scoreboard, weird weapon spread when moving, or no server browser on AOW etc. These are things that need to be addressed immediately for the long-term health of the game. I don't agree with many other reviews or opinions you may see where they think these things will plummet the game into oblivion, there's just too many positives weighing those issues down. This isn't a BF4 catastrophe, lawsuit filing level launch, not even close to that and anyone who says otherwise is either ignorant or wasn't around back then. I truly believe when the dust settles and more meat is added this game will at the very least surpass BF4.… Expand
  20. Sanabia816
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Battlefield is back bigger than ever, guns feel amazing on ps5, gliding is amazing. Portal is so much fun! I missed bfbc2 maps!
  21. Kajan
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    BF na początku zawsze ma masę błędów - dajcie DICE czas na dopracowanie. Mi gra się super.
  22. Taggen86
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    While the game is somewhat unbalanced, it is incredible fun. Have not enjoyed a multiplayer game this much in years
  23. Otacon_
    Nov 30, 2021
    8
    I dont get why so many people are SO negative about this one. I have played and loved BF since the very first one back in 2002 and every bf had its twist in its own way. Everyone will have one in mind which has the most nostalgic value for them but that doesnt take away that bf2042 is an absolute piece of art on its own.

    I can confidently day: I'm having a blast. Ofcourse there are the    I dont get why so many people are SO negative about this one. I have played and loved BF since the very first one back in 2002 and every bf had its twist in its own way. Everyone will have one in mind which has the most nostalgic value for them but that doesnt take away that bf2042 is an absolute piece of art on its own.

    I can confidently day: I'm having a blast.

    Ofcourse there are the many stupid bugs.
    And where are the proper scoreboards?voicechat?the fortnitey childish charicature=no thanks. But other then that? Man... Are you guys seeing what we have come to? How amazing and insane these all out war scenarios look these days?

    Yeahh, i don't get the over-the-top negative ratings.. I'll keep enjoying and look forward to new seasons etc.    … Expand
  24. 88astun88
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This game offers many aspects and it depends on what you're looking for. For someone who seeks multiplayer mayhem it's almost perfect. For someone who looks form battleroayale there is mode that improves this mode and makes it little more exciting. For those who want crazy battles there is Portal. Absolutely massive editor where you can play however you want. Do you want to take your fewThis game offers many aspects and it depends on what you're looking for. For someone who seeks multiplayer mayhem it's almost perfect. For someone who looks form battleroayale there is mode that improves this mode and makes it little more exciting. For those who want crazy battles there is Portal. Absolutely massive editor where you can play however you want. Do you want to take your few friends in battle against zombies? You can. Do you want offline experience? You can set your own game with bots and if you are someone who doesn't play online games 10 hours a day you will feel good, because you won't die every 10 seconds after spawn.

    If you know something about scripting, you have free hands in creation. You can script unbeliavable things in portal editor (free for all / team deathmatch) Like mode where you have rocket launcher and if you miss you'll die.

    There are not many maps, not as much as I hoped for. But I have feeling that this will get better over time.

    There are few anoying bugs, but this will be patched soon.

    I quite enjoy playing Battlefield. Portal is definitely best mode available. It's not best game ever, but if you're not someone who seeks negatives, you can enjoy it.    … Expand
  25. Revelation22v13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Besides the expected server errors at launch, Battlefield 2042 has been a great experience for me this weekend. Some of the guns need adjusted, especially the Assault Rifles needing buffed a little, but other than that it's been great. Playing with modern day soldiers and weapons on battlefields of the past and some of the created games in portal have been awesome. on battlefields
  26. howhard
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    I reviewed my PSN activity last night and have over 1000 hours into Battlefield games in total, starting with BC2, BF3, BF4, BF1, and I played BFV the least of them all and I played every one of those at launch. BF4 didn't even work at launch, and BFV in my opinion was pretty lame at first but was cool when I gave it another chance this past summer when it was free on PSN.

    2042 is no    I reviewed my PSN activity last night and have over 1000 hours into Battlefield games in total, starting with BC2, BF3, BF4, BF1, and I played BFV the least of them all and I played every one of those at launch. BF4 didn't even work at launch, and BFV in my opinion was pretty lame at first but was cool when I gave it another chance this past summer when it was free on PSN.

    2042 is no worse than any other Battlefield at launch, and after getting to about level 25 I have found that it has some unique aspects that really start to shine the more you play and explore with the possibilities. Looking forward to its evolution and improvements. Not sure what to say about the super negative reception other than it hasn't been my experience at all, occasional bugs but nothing crazy -- playing on PS5 with crossplay disabled -- it works great and is awesome. As with most polarized topics these days, there is a loud and vocal minority. I wish them luck and am sorry their experiences haven't been up to their standards, would anything please them though?    … Expand
  27. lpqyv
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Эпичная игра. Никогда не видел на столько монструозного размаха в онлайн шутерах. Каждый кадр будто из фильма. Уж точно не на 10/10, но всё таки как-то надо перебивать плохие оценки фанатов cod.
  28. jozzeed
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Best battlefield launch to date. There are some bugs here and there but nothing too game breaking. People complain about the specialist system without ever playing the game. Overall I am having a blast with this game. Would buy again
  29. blackbirddown
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    I have been playing Battlefield since BF2 (2005) and have thoroughly enjoyed this game thus far. While the early game has its fair share of bugs, performance issues, and overall poor design decisions, I think this is still a very good Battlefield. Unfortunately with EA and Dice every Battlefield and Battlefront title seem to suffer greatly from terrible launches. Although this is somethingI have been playing Battlefield since BF2 (2005) and have thoroughly enjoyed this game thus far. While the early game has its fair share of bugs, performance issues, and overall poor design decisions, I think this is still a very good Battlefield. Unfortunately with EA and Dice every Battlefield and Battlefront title seem to suffer greatly from terrible launches. Although this is something that should not be happening in current times I do know they will work to fix it just as they have with other games. So, even though everyone is justifiably upset with EA and Dice I would argue that this game still has high potential to be another great Battlefield.… Expand
  30. FC_AC-play
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    No jokes new Battlfield game has lots of bugs, incl servers issues, hits registration, glitches etc

    As a fan of BF series I enjoy the game. Period. Class system is on the board, actually it is a mix of class system plus specialist’s system, That is true, It is a path away from BF basics but specialists’ perks give more tactical abilities on a battle ground, which cause much more fun    No jokes new Battlfield game has lots of bugs, incl servers issues, hits registration, glitches etc

    As a fan of BF series I enjoy the game. Period.

    Class system is on the board, actually it is a mix of class system plus specialist’s system,
    That is true, It is a path away from BF basics but specialists’ perks give more tactical abilities on a battle ground, which cause much more fun moments at the game,

    Actually we have to stress BF 2042 has the best sound design we’ve ever heard,
    Music, ambient, gunfire sound very satisfying - there are lot of in common with Hans Zimmer minimalistic style, sound scene is a great work for DICE’s composers,

    Also, the Visual scenes is beautiful too - there are some moments let you feel like you are at Michael Bay movie, it is very encouraging,

    What I really hate, that’s the voices of specialists, it totally breaks game’s narrative, no need in improvements, DICE please just cut the voices off, or give us the option to switch it off at least,

    Also I am not OK with bloom mechanics and random bullet spread, sometimes lucky bullet spread is really frustrating,

    At the end, after 8 days continuously playing BF 2042 and at the 51 level, I wish to say DICE/EA have done good job,

    That’s true, It far away from polish work, it’s far away from BF classic formula, but still it the greatest shooter with tons of fun right know,

    I understand the most negative reviews are coming from the bad optimisation of the game, on the 3060 you have barely 50-60 fps on ultra, so you have to reduce graphics setting, plus 128 players are big amount for mediocre processors,

    On the PS5 the game feels much more satisfying, it performs 55-60 fps at 4k (waiting for accurate digital foundry tests), which is sold result,

    I would put here 8/10, But considering here are a lot of negativity from people who hasn’t ever played this game, I just make it 10,

    DICE please, fix all qns community is asking for:
    - cut off cringe voices
    - return back the scoreboard
    - server fix and hit registration issues
    - more optimisation to rich stable fps
    - weapon bloom/lucky spread

    As for maps I do not understand current negativity,
    There are spots for close range battle, for middle and higher ranges at every map,

    It is not a DOOM game, It is Battlfield formula to make you walk for 10 minutes plus - before you die, and DICE’s task was to make it fun,
    And actually I have the fun    … Expand
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63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 24, 2022
    70
    While the repetition and lack of content cooled my enthusiasm a bit, I am excited to see where DICE can take Battlefield 2042 from here — if current industry trends hold, I’m confident this will be a strong addition to my already-full shooter rotation after a few months of additions and updates.
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  2. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    80
    Despite a traditionally rocky launch, the latest Battlefield proves itself one of the best in the series. Tell Edwin Starr we found out what war is good for. [Issue#9, p.72]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 30, 2021
    60
    As nostalgic joys go, though, it's a damning one. [Issue#367, p.106]
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