Battlefield 2042

 Xbox Series X
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
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  1. Chandler98
    Jun 21, 2022
    7
    The game is definitely in a better state than it was at launch and on next gen it currently plays great with very few bugs. This game I think definitely deserve at least a second chance.
  2. Oxolotto
    Nov 15, 2021
    6
    I do enjoy the game. But there are to many bugs for me to truly enjoy the game so until a patch is released I wouldn't recommend buying.
  3. d0x
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Battlefield games are ones of potential. BF4 launched in a horrible state and it took them 2 years to fix everything. Battlefield 2042 isn't nearly as broken but it does need work. Thankfully about 6 months of work should do the trick.

    I'm still giving it a 7 because I'm really enjoying the game despite the flaws. I think it feels better to play, it's gorgeous and runs great on series    Battlefield games are ones of potential. BF4 launched in a horrible state and it took them 2 years to fix everything. Battlefield 2042 isn't nearly as broken but it does need work. Thankfully about 6 months of work should do the trick.

    I'm still giving it a 7 because I'm really enjoying the game despite the flaws. I think it feels better to play, it's gorgeous and runs great on series x and PC. I was playing today at ultra settings with ray tracing at 4k60 no DLSS. With DLSS on quality I easily hit 80 and with DLSS and RT off I was averaging 107.

    Why include this in an Xbox review? Simple... Aside from ray tracing the Xbox version holds up quite well against PC. Yes PC looks better but not in a way that you notice during gameplay. It also loads SIGNIFICANTLY faster on Xbox.

    I see people complaining about the new class system but I like it. I hated being stuck in a certain role and being limited to certain weapons. There's no reason a medic or mechanic can't carry an assault rifle or dmr.

    The only real gripe I have is there's no scoreboard but I also understand it. If you're not that good but enjoy playing but constantly see your name at or near the bottom of the list it's probably going to push you away from playing.

    I'll update this review as patches hit.    … Expand
  4. AlkaLuke
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    The biggest issue I have with this game is the lack of content in general. I know down the line the game will be near perfect but to have to go through the first few months with only about 5 base maps and 22 guns is very upsetting and disappointing to say the least. The core gameplay is 100% there and the longevity will be there but without friends to play with I can see how you might getThe biggest issue I have with this game is the lack of content in general. I know down the line the game will be near perfect but to have to go through the first few months with only about 5 base maps and 22 guns is very upsetting and disappointing to say the least. The core gameplay is 100% there and the longevity will be there but without friends to play with I can see how you might get burnt on this quick with a lack of progression into the game as opposed to one like BF4. In the end, the amount of potential is through the roof, just not there yet. But the core came is very very enjoyable and has kept me playing breakthrough nonstop. This game just needs several minor tweaks which I know will be made very quickly after release… Expand
  5. Robin360cz
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    The worst Battlefield by FAR! Where are the people, who made brilliant Battlefield 1? Horrible map design, too large and crap as a whole, bad framerate, graphics weak on Series X, only Portal is good, including graphics and fps, should have been released as a standalone game to separate it from 2042 trash
  6. denis_marin
    Jun 19, 2022
    5
    Играл в нее на "бесплатных выходных", на момент игры были стандартные для БФ проблемы, это куча графических багов. Так же было скудно с вооружением, на сколько я понял до сих пор так же скудно. Но больше всего разочаровал кроссплей с ПК и отсутствие поддержки клавиатуры и мыши как в COD например, от чего собственно постоянно выхватывал от игроков с ПК. Вообщем если к моменту прочтенияИграл в нее на "бесплатных выходных", на момент игры были стандартные для БФ проблемы, это куча графических багов. Так же было скудно с вооружением, на сколько я понял до сих пор так же скудно. Но больше всего разочаровал кроссплей с ПК и отсутствие поддержки клавиатуры и мыши как в COD например, от чего собственно постоянно выхватывал от игроков с ПК. Вообщем если к моменту прочтения моего отзыва в игру не добавят поддержку К&М, а вы такой же неумеха играть в шутаны на геймпаде как и я, то не советую к покупке, максимум попробовать , если она вдруг попадёт в EA PLAY… Expand
  7. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    7
    Not the best Battlefield but not a bad game either. Right now there is some fun here, good gunfight, good gameplay. Games looks good in Series X. There are bugs, some of them really annoying, but I still have a good time playing this game.
    It has the potential of being great in some months. Right now I give it a 7.
  8. C_Evans6710
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    I'm honestly surprised to hear about all the issues but can honestly say I have experienced none of them and have been playing since the start of early access. I definitely admit there's a lack of features and I really hope they iron out all the issues everyone is experiencing. I have had a lot of fun switching between Xbox one and series x version of the game on my series x. The gameplayI'm honestly surprised to hear about all the issues but can honestly say I have experienced none of them and have been playing since the start of early access. I definitely admit there's a lack of features and I really hope they iron out all the issues everyone is experiencing. I have had a lot of fun switching between Xbox one and series x version of the game on my series x. The gameplay has been fun and solid.… Expand
  9. Heisenberg4054
    Mar 21, 2022
    6
    Not that bad. But in comparison to bf 1/4/5 disappointing. I hope future updates makes a difference.
  10. lorywlf
    Nov 17, 2021
    7
    The game is not finished, broken mechanics nobody wanted and poor game designing: 3
    Edit 12/2 Update 3: the shooting now feels solid and I can actually play a game and have fun, dice is actively trying to improve the game and solve bugs, but most importantly they are balancing the game: 7
  11. Rayonace
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    Not great not terrible.......,...............................................
  12. DAEMONIUM520
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    So much fun but a 7 cause of bugs, fix the bugs and this is game of the year
  13. Arthuga
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    O jogo não esta legal, falta muita coisa, obviamente o jogo foi apressado para ser lançado, a falta de conteúdo e certamente o maior fator pela nota que estou dando, mas ainda consigo me divertir, claro que não poder trocar de pelotão pra me juntar ao meus amigos somete sendo possível saindo da partida e aceitando um convite, a limitação do cross play entre as gerações oq e ridículo, masO jogo não esta legal, falta muita coisa, obviamente o jogo foi apressado para ser lançado, a falta de conteúdo e certamente o maior fator pela nota que estou dando, mas ainda consigo me divertir, claro que não poder trocar de pelotão pra me juntar ao meus amigos somete sendo possível saindo da partida e aceitando um convite, a limitação do cross play entre as gerações oq e ridículo, mas não posso reclamar de estabilidade ate o momento não tive nenhum problema relacionado a isso.… Expand
  14. jwchristensen12
    Nov 25, 2021
    5
    After updates and patches game is great. Breath of fresh air from call of duty
  15. Lethal_Euskal
    May 27, 2023
    7
    Je reviens sur ma note. Techniquement bien, beau, fluide. Contenu bien plus fourni, des saisons sympas au fil des saisons. Il commence à être bon, mais il y a encore du chemin. A voir avec la saison 5...
  16. Letsplaymeta
    Nov 26, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many people claim that this doesn't feel like a battlefield claim, I disagree, but there is still valid criticism, like the ui missing alot of features, but, to me aleast, the massive large scale Battles are what makes battlefield battlefield. It has that chaotic insane game play. Howevery, there are criticism about the maps, they are too too flat and need more cover. Now, this may be different for people playing on 64 player servers, as there are less people trying to kill you, but 128 servers, there are too many people trying to kill you. Many people don't like the specialist system, personally I don't see it as better or worse then the 4 class system, just different. Many people claim it promotes selfish playing, but I strongly disagree, there are specialist that are design to play by themselves, but there are also specialist that promote team work, like one that allows people to change load outs, the shield op best played in pairs, one to shot, one to block, a medic, and one that puts shields for everyone. One specialist effects enemies, electronics making them easier for your entire team to kill. Also I have seen people use a wide spread of gadgets that help the entire team. I have been revived plenty of times by other players. The gun play is not as good as bfv, it just feels clunky and awkward, but not the worst, it's definitely playable. The portal is great, just feel like it should have more progression to them, also the guns in portal should be in bf2042, I thought it was very weird that they weren't there. The game is kinda buggy on Xbox series s, but most definitely playable, can't talk about pc. This isn't the best bf, but if you are willing to put up with glitches and plain maps, the I recommend this game, it is very fun and chaotic.… Expand
  17. Arush-KS
    Dec 6, 2021
    7
    I give a 7 as I remain hopeful that they fix the issues with this game. The lack of basic things are surprising but with the announcement of Vince zampella from respawn(titanfall/ infinity ward OG) I remain a positive outlook on the future of the game. They also managed to include all maps and the fact that the browser for games hosted is fantastic. I love that we have variety available toI give a 7 as I remain hopeful that they fix the issues with this game. The lack of basic things are surprising but with the announcement of Vince zampella from respawn(titanfall/ infinity ward OG) I remain a positive outlook on the future of the game. They also managed to include all maps and the fact that the browser for games hosted is fantastic. I love that we have variety available to us and they’re supported going forward. I can always jump into a game played on a bad company map or battlefield 4. It’s all here. The shooting mechanics so far I have found no issues with. And overall, it’s fun.… Expand
  18. New-mombasa
    Mar 22, 2022
    6
    The game in its core is very good. But there are a lot of bugs and obviously the game is unfinished. Please Dice stop doing this to yourself and the gamers.
    Thanks
  19. Mendez39_9
    Dec 20, 2021
    5
    Una franquicia que esperaba mucho pero resulto algo mal, una de las cosas que me gustaba era como los escenarios se destruyen en este caso para esta juego ya no existe y algunos bug también decepcionan un poco y que le quitaran el modo historia una parte bastante entretenida que en entregas previas me encetaron en esta decepciona.
  20. Vikerrr
    Jan 11, 2022
    5
    That's crazy, but after 10hr played I feel like an idiot and we're pissed of completely .. right now I've played 35hr ... switch to "rush 128" and I start to like this game ... and have some fun playing on series x. The only thing frustrated = in JAN 22 is that today evening game was disconnected 3x times in the row, then during the match my hits stop to be registered ... this amount ofThat's crazy, but after 10hr played I feel like an idiot and we're pissed of completely .. right now I've played 35hr ... switch to "rush 128" and I start to like this game ... and have some fun playing on series x. The only thing frustrated = in JAN 22 is that today evening game was disconnected 3x times in the row, then during the match my hits stop to be registered ... this amount of bugs within 1.5 hr I faced first time ... this starts on series x after new patch?! Also I wannt to add few comments from Xbos Series X user:

    1. IF you play cross platform on the earlier stages of the game on console = you suck! When you switch of cross platform it disconnect both PC and PlayStation ... and the game is almost empty! Keeping an option to play consolses vs consolses w/o PC's will be a great idea!

    2. Visualisation = even on series X the game looks like BF3 = agreed, but also I see bugs and framerate drop down ... how come?!

    3. I cannot choose the server ... when I enter the server and team is OK in 99% after the round game is looking for the new server and I cannot play with the same team even 2x rounds!

    4. Maps = battlewalk 2042 especially in conquest ... it's too long and emty walking distances! In rush the play is much more fun and you see the 128 teammates surround ... 5. Every fraction = same skins!!! How come?! You see no difference between RU and US! When you read something about game you can understand the story behind .. and it seems logical ... but why it was not described in the game? That this is not RU to US conflict and both fractions used 3rd party troops?    … Expand
  21. MGRODVI
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    Mapas pésimos, armas horribles, mecánicas aburridas. Por donde lo quieras ver el juego es malo , no tires tu dinero
  22. bean141
    Jun 4, 2022
    5
    lacks any destruction, specialists are cringe and character movement feels badly designed . Specialist abilities can be fun, weather hazards are really cool and the actual gunplay feels satisfying. Theres a lack of much content if u really want to dive in and the maps at times feel too empty with little cover.
  23. YaBoyDirtyDeeds
    Jun 21, 2022
    5
    The recent season 1 update was okay but it could be wayyyy better. It lacks on guns and they only added 1 map the game is getting better but it’s quite not there yet.

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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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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
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    40
    Destruction is still cool, and in the end I have to give the creators credit for the fact that the much marketing-washed akedo has its moments. Everything else that made a good Battlefield is completely missing, and that chase for record-breaking size or player count is really a poor substitute for well-designed maps, rich content in the form of game modes, and certainly no substitute for the original class system that the gameplay has always relied on in the first place. [Issue#317]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Dec 6, 2021
    52
    Battlefield 2042 is a huge disappointment for gamers and the Battlefield franchise. Had this been the product of an indie developer, then this might be a different story as it would be understandable how a game like this could be the product of an independent studio that doesn’t have enormous corporate backing. Instead, EA pumped more resources into creating a CGI film that acts as the only real source of storyline context than ensuring the game was going to live up to the enormous amount of hype they were trying to create. I hate saying such negative things in my reviews, but when a game developer can’t be bothered to even try and live up to it’s own legacy, then I have to call it as I see it and for that very reason, I don’t recommend this game. Not even the nostalgia or temptation of ‘Battlefield Portal’ is enough to save this game from itself.
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  3. ComicBook
    Dec 3, 2021
    40
    Battlefield 2042 absolutely should have been pushed back by EA and DICE to some point in 2022. Instead, the version of this game that is currently available has been virtually unplayable for me at times since first releasing. Even beyond this, though, some of the key design changes that DICE has made in Battlefield 2042 don't feel for the better. Rather than improving on the core Battlefield experience that fans loved with Battlefield 3, 4, or Bad Company 2, 2042 is a bloated husk of its former self that is trying to recapture some semblance of its previous glory. As a fan that has been playing this series for well over a decade, Battlefield 2042 is a massive disappointment that I struggle to think is even worth saving.
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