The Future of Battlefield 2042

Tom Belous
May 2
2 min read

Updated: May 7

As this is the end of the year (2023) episode, Tom and Ray discuss the current state of the Battlefield franchise, particularly focusing on Battlefield 2042. They share their experiences, frustrations, and hopes for the future of the game, while also touching on broader gaming topics and community engagement.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) & Ray Edmunds

Episode 10: The Future of Battlefield 2042

Released on December 21, 2023

Length: 1 Hour & 2min

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TIMESTAMPS:

3:49 - The perfect live service?

14:28 - No Battlefield game for 2024

27:20 - The Science behind MTX

32:05 - How long Battlefield 2042 can last?

40:52 - Next BF2042 map will be a jungle map?

52:55 - What Gamemodes/Mechanical changes are coming?

QUOTES:

"I haven't played Battlefield for a couple of weeks now... I was really occupied with Modern Warfare 3 and Fortnite OG season. Then the new season and now I'm preoccupied with Warzone. I have no time for Battlefield"

"Battlefield 2042 got nominated for best ongoing game on BAFTA. I consider them quite more prestigious comparing to the Game Awards for example."

"I just don't sink as much time doing into it anymore... I just don't look at it with the same... glasses I'm used to."

HIGHLIGHTS:

Current Gaming Focus: Both hosts admit they haven't played Battlefield recently due to being occupied with other games like Modern Warfare 3 and Fortnite. They express a lack of time to engage with Battlefield 2042, citing performance issues with their PCs.
Battlefield 2042 Updates: The game has been nominated for the BAFTA Awards, and the hosts acknowledge that it is in a better state now compared to its launch. They discuss the ongoing support for the game, including the announcement of Season 7 and a Christmas event.
Future Content Predictions: The hosts speculate on the types of maps that might be introduced in Season 7, predicting at least one jungle map and discussing the potential for remakes of classic maps from previous Battlefield games.
Community Engagement: They emphasize the importance of community feedback and the balance between casual and veteran players in shaping the game.
Game Mechanics and Features: The hosts discuss the potential for new game modes, such as a Titan mode, and the idea of incorporating elements from past Battlefield games to enhance gameplay.