Datamining of the recently released patch 4.0 seems to have unearthed details on upcoming in-game monetization plans for the shooter.
Weapon attachments have been overhauled, support actions now award more XP and the scoreboard is now visible in End of Round screens.
Battlefield 2042 dataminer seems to have found three Specialists who are not currently in the game, including one that seems to be a RC Drone specialist.
Battlefield 2042 community manager Kevin Johnson has released a list of key changes included with Update 4.0 ahead of its launch next week.
Battlefield 2042's concurrent player count on Steam dipped below 1000 today, a new low for the beleaguered shooter.
DICE says that the update will be focused largely on ironing out fixes, but will also make some balancing changes to the game.
A "large portion" of DICE is reportedly working on the next Battlefield, which is seemingly in pre-production and has a modern/near-future setting.
DICE finally adds the revamped scoreboard for Battlefield 2042, along with several other fixes.
Already delayed once, the beleaguered shooter's next update, which will bring a revamped Scoreboard, has been pushed back by another week.
DICE reiterates its "dedication to the continued effort of improving on, and delivering new content for Battlefield 2042."
According to industry insider Tom Henderson, EA's top execs have told staff that Battlefield 2042's poor performance is partly a result of Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer launch.
Through a series of tweets, Ripple Effect Studios' senior design director Justin Wiebe confirmed that the team is focused on fixing the core issues of the game, while also working on better communicat...
Ex-Battlefield developers have recently questioned design decisions and quality control for Battlefield 2042, expressing disappointment.
Originally slated for February, DICE will use the extra time to "ensure we improve the quality of our updates, and include additional changes."
Gold and Ultimate Edition owners will receive a new Specialist skin, weapon and vehicle skins, and other items to make up for the delay.
CEO of EA Andrew Wilson seems optimistic about Battlefield 2042 turning out really well over the course of time.
A new report quashes hopes of a Star Wars Battlefront 3, and states that EA will be focusing on its own IP once Respawn's three Star Wars games are out.
EA and DICE's multiplayer reception has suffered a bumpy launch, and a lack of needed improvements has left its player base dwindling.
Following up on his previous reports, industry insider Tom Henderson has stated that the some of the game's Portal mode might go free-to-play.
Following the game's troublesome launch and reception, EA is reportedly looking at free-to-play in "some capacity" as per Tom Henderson.
