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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Battlefield 2042 cover.jpg | |cover = Battlefield 2042 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3|ref={{note|No materials from EA or DICE make mention of the game running on any specific numbered version of Frostbite (like how previous games were specifically marketed to be using Frostbite 3)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2021-11-12}}</ref><br>Frostbite Version Number: <code>2021-1.1</code><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fearfulwarpii|date=2022-12-20|comment=in {{file|Info_Win64_retail.BuildSettings}}}}</ref>}}}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2021}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2021}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-2042|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlefield-2042|68}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11561/battlefield-2042|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|11561/battlefield-2042|65}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-2042|}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlefield-2042|67}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Tank }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefield }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlefield }} | ||
|steam appid = 1517290 | |steam appid = 1517290 | ||
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042 | ||
|hltb = 93426 | |hltb = 93426 | ||
| − | |igdb = | + | |igdb = |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 175320 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Battlefield 2042 | |wikipedia = Battlefield 2042 | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = The game's Gold and Ultimate Editions were released on November 12, 2021, with a global release taking place a week after. |
| − | |current state = | + | |current state = At launch, the game was criticized by players due to the many bugs, lack of features present in older titles, and gameplay changes. Despite some of these changes being addressed by DICE, the game failed to meet the sales expectations of Electronic Arts. However, the game continues to receive updates and follows a battle pass model since June 2022 with the launch of Season 1, titled "Zero Hour". |
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | battlefield-2042 | Epic Games Store, Origin, online | {{store link|Epic Games Store|battlefield-2042-- | + | {{Availability/row| Retail| | Origin, online | Standard Edition only. European copies have 7 DVDs while other regions only get a download code.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYRXl8ckWpQ|title=European copy unboxing|date=2023-08-22}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5164-1 | Origin, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5164-2|Gold}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|5164-3|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | battlefield-2042 | Epic Games Store, Origin, online | {{store link|Epic Games Store|battlefield-2042--elite-edition|Elite Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-2042-pc | Origin, online | {{store link|GMG|battlefield-2042-gold-edition-pc|Gold}} and {{store link|GMG|battlefield-2042-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin, online | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-2042 | Origin, online | {{store link|Humble|battlefield-2042-gold-edition|Gold}} and {{store link|Humble|battlefield-2042-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | battlefield/battlefield-2042 | Origin, online | Elite Edition also available. <br/> Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1517290 | Steam, Origin, online | Elite Edition also available. <br/> Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}} | | Windows}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5164-1 | Origin, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|5164-2|Gold}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|5164-3|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlefield-2042-pc | Origin, online | {{store link|GMG|battlefield-2042-gold-edition-pc|Gold}} and {{store link|GMG|battlefield-2042-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlefield-2042 | Origin, online | {{store link|Humble|battlefield-2042-gold-edition|Gold}} and {{store link|Humble|battlefield-2042-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}, {{DRM|Denuvo|offline=no}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://m.imgur.com/SymnFZQ|title=m.imgur.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} All pre-orders included the base game, early access to open beta and three different cosmetics. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Gold Edition''' included earlier access to game launch, three cosmetic bundles, and the Year One Pass. Players on console versions also get the Cross-Gen bundle. No longer available. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Ultimate Edition''' included all '''Gold Edition''' bonuses, but includes a new cosmetic bundle, digital artbook and soundtrack. Players on the base game could upgrade to this version. No longer available. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Elite Edition''' supplants both the Gold and Ultimate Edition and features all content as of May 2023, including an exclusive cosmetic bundle. Players on the base game could upgrade to this version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = EA Play members receive a melee takedown animation, and recurring in-game member-only awards.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/ea-play/member-benefits#current-rewards|title=EA Play Member Benefits- Official Electronic Arts Website|date=2022-12-20}}</ref> | ||
| + | |cosmetic = Cosmetics for soldiers, weapons and vehicles. | ||
| + | |currency = '''Battlefield Currency''' is used to unlock cosmetics in the in-game store. '''Premium Pass''' is also available for purchase. | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = A limited version of the '''Premium Pass''' is available and the rewards can be earned for free. | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2363740/Battlefield_2042_Elite_Upgrade/ Elite Upgrade] | Upgrades the base game to the Elite Edition. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2042\settings\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Battlefield 2042\settings\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
| − | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
| − | |epic games launcher notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. |
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| − | |origin = | + | |origin = true |
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| − | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Battlefield2042_VideoSettings.png|Video settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Hor+}} gameplay and menus.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2021-11-13|comment=Tested at 21:9 (2560x1080)}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Vertical field of view from 50 - 105° (and 44 - 88° for vehicles).<br>Toggle available to allow FOV to affect aiming down sights. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = TAA Low or TAA High. | |antialiasing notes = TAA Low or TAA High. | ||
| + | |upscaling = true | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = DLSS 2 | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = The option appears on supported hardware, also there is a Dynamic Resolution Scaling option which replaces the static res scale option. See [[#Forcing resolution scale]] to set a static resolution scale, as this exists in 2042's commands. | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = true | |ray tracing = true | ||
| − | |ray tracing notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = Ray traced ambient occlusion<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/battlefield-2042-dlss-ray-tracing-reflex-out-now/|title=Nvidia - Battlefield 2042 Out Tomorrow With NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and Ray Tracing|date=2021-11-12}}</ref> |
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = As of the Season 3 update, users can now change the UI colors to their liking. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_16x9.png|16:9 presentation with the default FOV | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_21x9.png|21:9 presentation with the default FOV | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_HUDSettings.png|HUD settings | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_AccessibilitySettings.png|Accessibility settings | ||
| + | |||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Forcing resolution scale === | ||
| + | {{ii}} Since 2042 doesn't have a static Resolution Scale slider in the video settings, one can instead force the static resolution through commands or through a {{file|user.cfg}}). | ||
| + | {{ii}} Both methods utilize the Frostbite console with the command <code>Render.ResolutionScale</code>. | ||
| + | {{++}} Eliminates edge-case scenarios where enabling dynamic resolution causes stutters. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Commands|fix= | ||
| + | # Open console with {{key|~}}. | ||
| + | # Use <code>Render.ResolutionScale n</code>, where <code>n</code> refers to a number you want to choose (eg. <code>1.5</code> for 150% of the resolution). | ||
| + | {{ii}}Applies it only to the session, to set it through different sessions refer to the method below. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Creating a {{file|user.cfg}} to execute the command on launch|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and create a Notepad file titled {{file|user.cfg}}. | ||
| + | # Use <code>Render.ResolutionScale n</code>, where <code>n</code> refers to a number you want to choose (eg. <code>1.5</code> for 150% of the resolution). | ||
| + | {{ii}}Applies to all sessions. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Different sensitivity options for soldier, vehicle and each level of zoom available. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Separate options to invert for soldiers and vehicles. |
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Different sensitivity options for soldier, vehicle and each level of zoom available. |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Separate options to invert for soldiers and vehicles. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = {{cn|date=2021-11-13|reason=Game is showing Xbox prompts with a DualSense, both emulating a DualShock 4 and natively}} |
|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Bluetooth, USB |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= false | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
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|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_GeneralSettings.png|General settings | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_KBMSettings1.png|Keyboard and mouse settings (1) | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_KBMSettings2.png|Keyboard and mouse settings (2) | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_ControllerSettings1.png|Controller settings (1) | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_ControllerSettings2.png|Controller settings (2) | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_KeyBindings1.png|Key bindings (1) | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_KeyBindings2.png|Key bindings (2) | ||
| + | Battlefield2042_KeyBindings3.png|Key bindings (3) | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Battlefield2042_AudioSettings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Battlefield2042_SubtitleSettings.png|Subtitle settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Also has | + | |surround sound notes = Also has a 3D audio sound profile for headphones |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitles show during the pre-round map overview. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Can be toggled on or off in the audio settings. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = 128 | + | |online play players = 1-128 |
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = 1 player in Solo vs Bots<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/ok8mg9/battlefield_2042_does_not_have_an_offline_mode/|title=Battlefield 2042 does not have an offline mode, even for solo play vs Bots.|date=2023-11-01}}</ref><br>In addition to 128 players, some modes are 64, 32 or 16 players. Cross-platform play and progression is enabled with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/does-battlefield-2042-have-cross-play-and-cross-progression/1100-6497138/|title=Gamespot - Does Battlefield 2042 Have Cross-Play And Cross-Progression?|date=2021-11-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
| − | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = Selecting any mode from the main menu will matchmake you directly into a match. '''Battlefield Portal''' also has a server browser. |
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
| − | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Hosted by developers |
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
| − | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = One can self-host a server on Battlefield Portal, but the server will not be persistent unless one player is connected to it. |
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| − | |tcp = | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://portforward.com/battlefield-2042/|title=Portforward - Port Forwarding for Battlefield 2042|date=2021-11-13}}</ref> |
| − | |udp = | + | |tcp = 5222, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127 |
| − | |upnp = | + | |udp = 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300 |
| + | |upnp = unknown | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Game does not launch on Kepler/TeraScale/early GCN cards=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}The game crashes with a <code>DirectX Error</code> with the error <code>An invalid parameter was passed to the returning function.</code> | ||
| + | {{ii}}This is due to the game requiring DX12 [[wikipedia:Feature levels in Direct3D#Direct3D 12|feature level]] <code>12.0</code>, which these cards don't support. This affects all Kepler/TeraScale/early GCN cards, even high-end cards like the 780 Ti and HD 7700. There is no fix.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/q1xdg1/an_important_note_battlefield_2042_appears_to/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fearfulwarpii|date=2021-10-08|comment=Trying to launch the Open Beta on an Nvidia Kepler GPU results in an error and the game crashing.}}</ref> | ||
| + | ==="Unable to load persistence data" error=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Connection with game servers experienced some problem. Could be on either side of the pipe.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/Battlefield/comments/qs8vf9/unable_to_load_persistence_data_error/|title=Unable to load persistence data error : Battlefield - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/r2tigv/pc_fyi_if_youre_getting_unable_to_load/ [PC<nowiki>]</nowiki> FYI If you're getting "Unable to load persistence data" after trying everything on your end, check to see if you have "Windows Update Delivery Optimization" turned On. Try turning it Off. You will need to restart your PC afterwards. : battlefield2042 - Reddit]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues resolved== | ||
| + | ===Origin overlay is permanently enabled for games you bought on Steam and disabling it in the Origin client doesn't help.=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or Rename: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\igo64.dll</code>.</code>|fix= | ||
| + | {{++}} Also fixes the input lag issue below. | ||
| + | {{--}} Will affect all games that use the in-game overlay.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Input lag on mouse and keyboard=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the Origin overlay from the Origin client. On Steam, see the steps above.}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===ERROR: DirectX function GetDeviceRemovedReason failed with dxgi_error_device_hung=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}Download and run .NET Framework Repair Tool: <code>https://download.microsoft.com/download/2/B/D/2BDE5459-2225-48B8-830C-AE19CAF038F1/NetFxRepairTool.exe</code> | ||
| + | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/install/repair|title=docs.microsoft.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 12 | |direct3d versions = 12 | ||
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Feature level minimum is 12.0, which restricts compatibility with certain cards (see [[#Issues unresolved]] above) |
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|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
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| − | |anticheat = | + | |anticheat = EA Anticheat |
| − | |anticheat notes = | + | |anticheat notes = Previously used Easy Anti-Cheat. Transitioned to EA Anticheat on [https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/news/eaac-and-battlefield October 2023] |
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
| − | |minCPU = AMD Ryzen 5 | + | |minCPU = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| + | |minCPU2 = Intel Core i5-6600K | ||
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
|minHD = 100 GB | |minHD = 100 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| − | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 560 | |
|minDX = 12 | |minDX = 12 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | + | |recCPU = AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| + | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7-4790 | ||
|recRAM = 16 GB | |recRAM = 16 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| − | + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | |
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| DICE | |
| Ripple Effect Studios[1] | |
| Criterion Games[1] | |
| EA Gothenburg[1] | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Frostbite 3[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 19, 2021 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 68 |
| OpenCritic | 65 |
| IGDB | 67 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Flight, Tank |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Battlefield |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Battlefield 1942 | 2002 |
| Battlefield Vietnam | 2004 |
| Battlefield 2 | 2005 |
| Battlefield 2142 | 2006 |
| Battlefield Heroes | 2009 |
| Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | 2010 |
| Battlefield Online | 2010 |
| Battlefield Play4Free | 2011 |
| Battlefield 3 | 2011 |
| Battlefield 4 | 2013 |
| Battlefield Hardline | 2015 |
| Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
| Battlefield V | 2018 |
| Battlefield 2042 | 2021 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Battlefield 2042 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person shooter game in the Battlefield series.
The game's Gold and Ultimate Editions were released on November 12, 2021, with a global release taking place a week after.
At launch, the game was criticized by players due to the many bugs, lack of features present in older titles, and gameplay changes. Despite some of these changes being addressed by DICE, the game failed to meet the sales expectations of Electronic Arts. However, the game continues to receive updates and follows a battle pass model since June 2022 with the launch of Season 1, titled "Zero Hour".
General information
- Official forums
- Official forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Standard Edition only. European copies have 7 DVDs while other regions only get a download code.[4] | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
Elite Edition also available. | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
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| Origin | |
Elite Edition also available. Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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| Steam | |
Elite Edition also available. Included with EA Play (Steam) |
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 (unavailable) |
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Gold and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
Gold and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
Gold and Ultimate Edition also available. | |
- All versions require Origin DRM, Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[5]
Version differences
- All pre-orders included the base game, early access to open beta and three different cosmetics.
- Gold Edition included earlier access to game launch, three cosmetic bundles, and the Year One Pass. Players on console versions also get the Cross-Gen bundle. No longer available.
- Ultimate Edition included all Gold Edition bonuses, but includes a new cosmetic bundle, digital artbook and soundtrack. Players on the base game could upgrade to this version. No longer available.
- Elite Edition supplants both the Gold and Ultimate Edition and features all content as of May 2023, including an exclusive cosmetic bundle. Players on the base game could upgrade to this version.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Boost | EA Play members receive a melee takedown animation, and recurring in-game member-only awards.[6] |
| Cosmetic | Cosmetics for soldiers, weapons and vehicles. |
| Currency | Battlefield Currency is used to unlock cosmetics in the in-game store. Premium Pass is also available for purchase. |
| Free-to-grind | A limited version of the Premium Pass is available and the rewards can be earned for free. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Upgrade | Upgrades the base game to the Elite Edition. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Battlefield 2042\settings\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1517290/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1517290/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. | |
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | Handled through the cloud sync of Origin. | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ gameplay and menus.[7] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Vertical field of view from 50 - 105° (and 44 - 88° for vehicles). Toggle available to allow FOV to affect aiming down sights. |
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| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA Low or TAA High. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.0 The option appears on supported hardware, also there is a Dynamic Resolution Scaling option which replaces the static res scale option. See #Forcing resolution scale to set a static resolution scale, as this exists in 2042's commands. |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Ray traced ambient occlusion[8] | ||
| Color blind mode | As of the Season 3 update, users can now change the UI colors to their liking. | ||
16:9 presentation with the default FOV
21:9 presentation with the default FOV
HUD settings
Accessibility settings
Forcing resolution scale
- Since 2042 doesn't have a static Resolution Scale slider in the video settings, one can instead force the static resolution through commands or through a
user.cfg). - Both methods utilize the Frostbite console with the command
Render.ResolutionScale. - Eliminates edge-case scenarios where enabling dynamic resolution causes stutters.
| Commands |
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Creating a user.cfg to execute the command on launch
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Different sensitivity options for soldier, vehicle and each level of zoom available. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Separate options to invert for soldiers and vehicles. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Different sensitivity options for soldier, vehicle and each level of zoom available. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Separate options to invert for soldiers and vehicles. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | [citation needed] | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wireless (Bluetooth), Wired |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
General settings
Keyboard and mouse settings (1)
Keyboard and mouse settings (2)
Controller settings (1)
Controller settings (2)
Key bindings (1)
Key bindings (2)
Key bindings (3)
Audio
Audio settings
Subtitle settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Also has a 3D audio sound profile for headphones | |
| Subtitles | Subtitles show during the pre-round map overview. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Can be toggled on or off in the audio settings. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Arabic | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 1-128 | Versus 1 player in Solo vs Bots[9] In addition to 128 players, some modes are 64, 32 or 16 players. Cross-platform play and progression is enabled with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game.[10] |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | Selecting any mode from the main menu will matchmake you directly into a match. Battlefield Portal also has a server browser. | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | Hosted by developers | |
| Self-hosting | One can self-host a server on Battlefield Portal, but the server will not be persistent unless one player is connected to it. | |
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[11] |
|---|---|
| TCP | 5222, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127 |
| UDP | 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Game does not launch on Kepler/TeraScale/early GCN cards
- The game crashes with a
DirectX Errorwith the errorAn invalid parameter was passed to the returning function. - This is due to the game requiring DX12 feature level
12.0, which these cards don't support. This affects all Kepler/TeraScale/early GCN cards, even high-end cards like the 780 Ti and HD 7700. There is no fix.[12][13]
"Unable to load persistence data" error
Issues resolved
Origin overlay is permanently enabled for games you bought on Steam and disabling it in the Origin client doesn't help.
Delete or Rename: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\igo64.dll.
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Input lag on mouse and keyboard
| Disable the Origin overlay from the Origin client. On Steam, see the steps above. |
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ERROR: DirectX function GetDeviceRemovedReason failed with dxgi_error_device_hung
- Download and run .NET Framework Repair Tool:
https://download.microsoft.com/download/2/B/D/2BDE5459-2225-48B8-830C-AE19CAF038F1/NetFxRepairTool.exe
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 | Feature level minimum is 12.0, which restricts compatibility with certain cards (see #Issues unresolved above) |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-cheat | EA Anticheat | Previously used Easy Anti-Cheat. Transitioned to EA Anticheat on October 2023 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Intel Core i5-6600K |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Intel Core i7-4790 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon RX 560 DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ No materials from EA or DICE make mention of the game running on any specific numbered version of Frostbite (like how previous games were specifically marketed to be using Frostbite 3)[2]
Frostbite Version Number:2021-1.1[3] - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1517290/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1517290) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Electronic Arts - Battlefield 2042 Marks the Return of All-Out Warfare in New, Unmatched, Epic-Scale Experience - last accessed on 2021-07-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2021-11-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Fearfulwarpii on 2022-12-20
- in
Info_Win64_retail.BuildSettings
- in
- ↑ European copy unboxing - last accessed on 2023-08-22
- ↑ m.imgur.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EA Play Member Benefits- Official Electronic Arts Website - last accessed on 2022-12-20
- ↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2021-11-13
- Tested at 21:9 (2560x1080)
- ↑ Nvidia - Battlefield 2042 Out Tomorrow With NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and Ray Tracing - last accessed on 2021-11-12
- ↑ Battlefield 2042 does not have an offline mode, even for solo play vs Bots. - last accessed on 2023-11-01
- ↑ Gamespot - Does Battlefield 2042 Have Cross-Play And Cross-Progression? - last accessed on 2021-11-12
- ↑ Portforward - Port Forwarding for Battlefield 2042 - last accessed on 2021-11-13
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Fearfulwarpii on 2021-10-08
- Trying to launch the Open Beta on an Nvidia Kepler GPU results in an error and the game crashing.
- ↑ Unable to load persistence data error : Battlefield - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [PC] FYI If you're getting "Unable to load persistence data" after trying everything on your end, check to see if you have "Windows Update Delivery Optimization" turned On. Try turning it Off. You will need to restart your PC afterwards. : battlefield2042 - Reddit
- ↑ docs.microsoft.com - last accessed on May 2023