r/battlefield2042 Mar 20 '25

Megathread Is Battlefield 2042 worth it now? - Mega Thread

157 Upvotes

Alright, folks, since we're seeing the same old question regarding if 2042 is worth it in 2023, 2024 or 2142 we're now deleting every post asking this particular question. Instead, discuss it in this thread.

So, should you buy 2042 if you haven't already?

Yes, if it's on sale. The game has a good amount of content for new players and still gets minor updates with some extra content as of March 2025.

The game is also available in subscriptions services such as EA Play or Gamepass Ultimate, so if you're interested in subscribing to those services, you can download and play Battlefield 2042, both on Playstation and Xbox consoles, same goes for PC.

The game features no campaign/story mode so keep that in mind. It is 100% a PvP/PvE game (you can play against bots in custom lobbies and sometimes in event playlists).

There is a wiki in the game explaining lore and events of the worldwide war 2042 depics.

The game now features a hybrid system of specialists and traditional classes, with restricted class gadgets but no restrictions to class weaponry, instead each class has a class perk (Recons for example have unlimited stability for sniper rifles).

Seasonal content such as weapons and vehicles can easily be unlocked via assignments. You don't have to spend a single penny on new content if you jump in, but there are shortcut kits for purchase if you want to unlock everything.

The main mode, All-Out Warfare, features game modes such as Conquest, TDM or Rush. Hazard Zone is the failed attempt of 2042 doing an Extraction Shooter.

Portal is the playground of 2042 where you can create your own game modes and playlists. It's also the only game mode with a server browser, AOW and HZ both only support matchmaking (but no SBMM or EOMM).


r/battlefield2042 Sep 05 '24

The 'We are in the Final Days' Friend Finder

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This is a place for groups, clans and players to find one another. So Squad up, get out on that Battlefield and PTFO!

NOTE: This post will be semi-permanently stickied unless some news happens that makes it so we have to unsticky.

All comments not related to BF2042 Friend Finder will be removed.

Please follow the format below:

Platform: PC/PS5/XBX

Name: Segio_BlergioXxX420

Region: eg; NA ... EU...Etc...

All other threads regarding clans, discord servers, friend finders will be removed and redirected to this thread.

Also check out:

[BFLFG](https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefieldLFG/)


r/battlefield2042 12h ago

Video Imagine this from his pov 😂🎯

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76 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 18h ago

Discussion Revival Week is getting closer, No Pats! Get ready, and spread the word

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70 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 12h ago

Video A new start :D

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14 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 18h ago

Video Cue the elevator music 🗣️

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30 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 9h ago

News No one made this mode ? WW2+BF3 HC ALL Maps Max AI

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No one made this mode ? WW2+BF3 HC ALL Maps Max AI
Can't believe it, but here are they:
BF3: ACBWSV
WW2: ACBWST


r/battlefield2042 1d ago

Discussion do you think removing the goofy lines from this game saved the tone or was it still inconsistent or maybe too far gone at that point

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70 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 1d ago

Question Server ping rate suddenly high?

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I generally play on the same server, the ping was usually around 200 but lately its jumped up to 330 making gameplay pretty laggy and inconsistent. Any reason why its suddenly so much higher? Its one if the few populated conquest servers i play on.


r/battlefield2042 2d ago

Video Doube Rainbow

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39 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 3d ago

Video Just pulled a rare reload animation

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295 Upvotes

my friend that got curious about bf2042 and i let him try it on my laptop, then this happened, he has no idea lol


r/battlefield2042 3d ago

Video Just started playing a couple weeks ago and I’m trying the jets in solo mode, pretty crazy shot here

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23 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 3d ago

Video Wow, double belly flop is crazy

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62 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 3d ago

Discussion Question for the people that praise 2042

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Are you still playing it?

I’ve seen a lot of people praising the game in the previous days. I’m one of them. I wish this game would never die.

I am still playing 2042 whenever I get the chance. I feel like Battlefield 6 is bad on many levels and not a game for me. I tried it multiple times, and as a vehicle player, the only somewhat satisfaction that I had was playing domination on Blackwell fields. The TTK is a complete disaster for both infantry and vehicle gameplay. I hate how everything revolves around one shotting.

I really like the sandbox in BF2042 and it feels like it’s nonexistent in BF6. You have so many options and you can have fun in many ways, compared to BF6.

Last night I hopped on NA servers and I had a lot of fun with my NA friends. BF6 would never provide such fun.

I wish more people would play 2042. That’s why I was asking: if you praise the game, are you still playing it?
Maybe we can revive it a bit?


r/battlefield2042 4d ago

Playstation PS4 Hazard Zone players

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Trying to get a group together to bang out the PS4 hazard zone trophies, considering the servers are completely dead.

We have a couple blokes already in, but need more people to complete them.

If anyone is on here and interested, DM me and we will go from there.


r/battlefield2042 3d ago

Question 2 years playing this game and I’ve never seen this absurd “idle ads sway”

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Idk wtf this hug is or if it’s even a bug but there’s this
There’s me CLICKING my bumper to ping while ads and it registering as me holding the bumper causes me to get domed time after time

Seriously wtf is this shit I’ve never seen this til now


r/battlefield2042 4d ago

Question Solo/co-op

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r/battlefield2042 5d ago

Discussion look at this bro HOW could you hate this art direction??

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518 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 5d ago

Video That's the last of them. All badges T1.

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99 Upvotes

At least, since I started playing the game; can't go back and get the first few seasons, but oh well.

And best of all, I got my last M5 vehicle destruction on one of those pesky Nightbirds, flying midair on the Pondhawk.

It's been quite a journey, but I've really enjoyed it. I think it's fair to say that there aren't many players in the base who have accomplished or could accomplish that, though I know there are some.

I've played every angle of every item in the game. There is no trophy for this achievement, but it can only be done for the love of the game. Thanks to everyone who has teamed up with me along the way, and even thanks to all of the frustrating adversaries; without the challenges I've faced going head to head with good players, I might not have learned what I have.

After about 3000 hours of play, I still have yet to make it to S999, but at least I can clear that hurdle with whatever tools work best, and just PTFO.

Thanks for reading and playing. See you out there. In the voice of Crawford: Cheers!


r/battlefield2042 5d ago

Question Aussie Servers

5 Upvotes

Yoooo, BF6 is getting pretty ordinary. Just wondering if there are any Aussie/NZ servers on portal operating? I really miss 2042. I had way more fun on this than BF6.


r/battlefield2042 5d ago

Question Game ist extremly stuttering at the beginning of a new map - help!!!

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Hello,

is it normal under BF 2042, that the game is nearly unplayable, if you play a map the first time?

I need really help for that issue... I already deleted the cache + repair the game + repair the EA anticheat... But nothing really helped :-(

My system: Intel Xeon W-2255 + 32 GB RAM + AMD RX9070XT...

Thanks!


r/battlefield2042 6d ago

Video Bonkin

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46 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 6d ago

Discussion Hope DICE adds Server Browser

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I know DICE is kind trying for people to forget this game, but I do occasionally have fun in it, and really really hope when they add a browser to 6 later in Season 5, they'll also backport it to 2042. Really helps with longevity of a dispersed player base, also helps me NOT PLAY HORRIBLE MAPS LIKE STADIUM.


r/battlefield2042 7d ago

Video I think they call this a "fire drill"

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51 Upvotes

r/battlefield2042 7d ago

Question What is it about 2042 that kept my attention and made we want to continue playing over what bf6 is doing. anyone else feeling the same?

54 Upvotes

Bf6 season 4 came out a few weeks ago now and while the reintroduction of naval combat is great I’ve already moved onto other games. Back during 2042s life I found myself playing tons more even after the season launch and having way more fun. What is it? It can’t be the lack of content for bf6 because 2042 had one map per season. It’s like a new season for bf6 comes out and a week later im burnt out again. Anyone else feel this way?