Battlefield 2042

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
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  1. SomosXbox
    Nov 29, 2021
    80
    Battlefield 2042 is a good game, capable of offering a fantastic war experience. Despite having great successes, it also has some flaws that tarnish the final result. However, with some adjustments, DICE's game could once again achieve the success of the classic games.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 29, 2021
    80
    Apart from a few niggling bugs my overall experience of Battlefield 2042 was great. I had a blast sharpening my skills and learning the new mechanics of the game, like the addition of changing the capture points to sectors sometimes battling for 3 objectives in point A, bringing more tactics into your play. With a 10 hour trial thanks to Game Pass/EA Play subscriptions, I would highly recommend at the very least checking the game out this way – I think you’ll enjoy it!
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 19, 2021
    80
    While not all of the features Battlefield 2042 introduces are a hit, and the lack of a single-player component is a little disappointing, the game still manages to deliver the same spectacular skirmishes fans of the series crave with its explosive 128-player conflicts and satisfying selection of near-future weaponry and gadgets. Add to that the impressive Portal Mode, which has the potential to keep a steady stream of community-created content flowing, and Battlefield 2042 could very well keep your itchy trigger finger soothed for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise looking to dominate the leaderboards or a greenhorn ready for your first tour of duty, Battlefield 2042 delivers something worth fighting for.

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#73 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
2.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 644 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 644
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 644
  3. Negative: 503 out of 644
  1. Bob_Phalange
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Who is this game for? Certainly not battlefield veterans, with an entire raft of features missing from this release, with such basic elementsWho is this game for? Certainly not battlefield veterans, with an entire raft of features missing from this release, with such basic elements like, you know, a scoreboard not making it off the chopping block. The only thing that serves as a reminder to this games superior forebears is the ample amount of bugs that inundate every match, a true staple of every battlefield launch.

    Is this game designed to appeal to CoD players? Than what is Hazard Zone, and why is it locked behind a paywall? Seriously, what is hazard zone, I've played five matches and it's not a battle royale but it's definitely not battlefield.Am I supposed to pay full price for this game, and a battle pass, and the microtransactions to make my shiny new specialists look good?    … Full Review »
  2. PMDally
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    It's just not Battlefield.. This games feels like a generic fps rip-off with no soul. Gunplay is Clunky and inconsistent, vehicle movement andIt's just not Battlefield.. This games feels like a generic fps rip-off with no soul. Gunplay is Clunky and inconsistent, vehicle movement and weapons have no weight to them. For $70 this game has nowhere near the content it should have.… Full Review »
  3. Nyegnav
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Want a player scoreboard to see how you did in a match? Sorry didn't finish that.

    Want to disable crossplay so you don't get sniped by    Want a player scoreboard to see how you did in a match? Sorry didn't finish that.

    Want to disable crossplay so you don't get sniped by pcheaters who could buy hacks prior to the game even going into beta?

    Sorry they didn't finish that. You'll need to disable it for the entire system.. This game is half baked, changed mid development. Don't buy. Don't reward a company for releasing a game that is unfinished and barely playable.    … Full Review »
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