Battlefield™ 2042 News

Hello there,

Today we’re sharing the Update Notes for Update #7.1.0 that will arrive in conjunction with the launch of the Crimson Front event* on April 16th, and features improvements for the Visual Weapon Recoil, a balancing pass to Shotguns, increases to Rocket Launcher Ammo for Engineers and more.

// The Battlefield Team


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Join us for the Crimson Front Event
The Crimson Front event is our latest Battlefield 2042™ time-limited event and runs from this coming Tuesday, April 16th until April 30th. Frontlines, a fan-favorite mode from previous Battlefield titles will be making its return as part of the Crimson Front Event

If you’d like to learn more about what that entails, take a look at our Battlefield Briefing that was published yesterday, which contains all you need to know about the return of the mode, Frontlines as well as all new earnable cosmetic rewards and store bundles that will be arriving.



Stadium is making its return as a standalone map
We also wanted to remind you that Stadium is coming back to Battlefield 2042, on April 30th! More info on the reworked layout and what else to expect on this map will come to you via live stream on April 29th!

What’s upcoming next during Season 7
And in case you missed it, have a look at our spring roadmap for Season 7!



Changelog

[h3]Visual Weapon Recoil[/h3]
Visual Weapon Recoil improvements were introduced in Season 7, and through your feedback it was clear there must be further refinement of this feature. Update 7.0.1 was a hotfix aimed at resolving some of the core issues, such as the interactions with the Avancys, and as previously communicated Update 7.1.0 will include a wide pass that will correct most of the player reported issues surrounding Visual Weapon Recoil.

• Visual recoil on multiple weapons, sights and specific weapon/sight combinations have been adjusted, including deviation of reticle to screen center, on the following weapons: G428, BSV-M, SVK, VCAR, M39 EMR, P90, DM7, DXR-1, RPT-31, PKP-BP, AK 5C, M240B, BFP.50.
  
• Weapon Sights: Raven 4X, TV 2X, Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x, M11 6X, PSO-1M3, BKS 8X, XCE Scope, K8 Holo, Kobra, Reflex, ACOG, SHAN 2.5X, 8R Holo, Fusion Holo.
  
• Sidearms: TV 2X, SHAN, K8 Holo.
  

[h3]Weapons[/h3]

• Scope Glint removed from the XM8 LMG ACOG
  
• XM8 Prototype Underbarrel Launcher crosshair will no longer appear while in Aim Down Sights.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the clip ejection sound of the M1 Garand to not play. We’ve got to protect that iconic sound!
  
• Added scope glint to Default Scope and Ballistic Scope 12x on M95 Sniper
  
• Fixed clipping issues on K30 when using Fusion or DD Holo sights
  

[h3]AK5C[/h3]

• High-Power Ammo: Increased Damage from 25 to 26 under 50 meters
  
• Hipfire recoil pattern changed to have less pull to the right
  

[h3]SCZ-3[/h3]

• SCZ-3 Standard Issue Ammo: Increased Dispersion by an average of 8%
  

[h3]Type 88 LMG[/h3]

• Reduced Recoil and Dispersion by an average of 10%
  

[h3]AKS-74U[/h3]

• Starting accuracy increased by an average of 10%, Horizontal Recoil slightly increased, Rate of Fire has also been adjusted from 650 to 675.
  

[h3]Shotgun Improvements[/h3]
Update 7.1 introduces a collection of improvements that should now balance shotgun gameplay and provide further emphasis on engaging and tactical gunplay when choosing to use these weapons.

There will now be more of a choice between relying on movement and agility to close up the gap to an enemy and use hipfire, or pre-aiming down sights before turning corners and playing more tactically.

This reduction in effectiveness of hipfire at medium ranges should notably improve balance in CQC-focused areas and maps and require a higher level of skill to get the most out of shotguns.

• Shotguns have had their pellet spread adjusted in hipfire and aiming down sights.
  
• Pellet spread will now be tighter when aiming down sights, in most cases with the same spread as previous updates, and slightly tighter in some cases, but when shooting from the hip pellet spread will now be higher.
  

Pellet spread will now differ between hipfire and aiming down sights, as follows for each weapon:

[h3]MCS-880 [/h3]
#01 Buckshot and #00 Buckshot
Aim Down Sights - Same as Update 7.0
Hipfire: 2x Horizontal Spread, 1.5x Vertical Spread compared to Aim Down Sights

[h3]#04 Buckshot[/h3]
Aim Down Sights: 7.0 pellet spread was 3x compared to #01 Buckshot, it will now be 2.5x which results in the pattern being slightly tighter and usable from a bit further away
Hipfire: 2x Horizontal Spread, 1.5x Vertical Spread compared to Aim Down Sights

[h3]12M Auto[/h3]
Default Barrel
Aim Down Sights - Same as Update 7.0
Hipfire: 1.5x Horizontal Spread, 1.3x Vertical Spread compared to Aim Down Sights

[h3]Shortened Barrel[/h3]
Aim Down Sights: Spread reduced from 1.5x to 1.25x compared to Default Barrel
Hipfire: 1.5x Horizontal Spread, 1.3x Vertical Spread compared to Aim Down Sights

Pellet spread on 12M Auto will now also slightly increase when firing quickly

[h3]NVK-S22[/h3]
Aim Down Sights - Same as Update 7.0
Hipfire: 1.7x Horizontal Spread, 1.35x Vertical Spread compared to Aim Down Sights
Reload Speed on NVK-S22 has been slightly increased

[h3]Super 500[/h3]
Aim Down Sights - 0.75x Pellet Spread compared to Hipfire

[h3]Specialists[/h3]

• Dumb-fired Rocket Launchers such as the Recoilless M5 and the RPG-7V2 will now benefit from an additional rocket. This change will also apply to Crawford’s Deep Pockets trait.
  
• Updated the description of the FGM-148 Javelin to reflect its functionality with further clarity.
  
• Increased the size of AT Mines by 5-10% and raised them up to improve visibility.
  

[h3]Vehicles[/h3]

• EBLC-Ram and the CAV Brawler should now have an easier time traversing over some obstacles.
  
• Fixed missing zoom in and out audio for the Laser Painter on the Z11W (Battlefield Portal)
  
• Fixed various scoring issues related to the EMP Grenade upon disabling other vehicles.
  
• Fixed an issue with the EBLC-Ram’s Spawn Beacon not functioning at times.
  
• Fixed an issue which resulted in several armored vehicles having a misaligned crosshair.
  

*Requires Battlefield 2042 (sold separately) and all game updates to play.

NO WEAPON, MILITARY VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME.

This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.

In a leaked transcript from a 2049 Arkangel Legion Senior Staff meeting, the TPC’s 4th Battalion, known as The Red Hand, has issued a warning and is accelerating its involvement in global conflict.

🛰️ Voice ID: 📡 BLACKBURN 📡 [UNKNOWN]

READ TRANSCRIPTION HERE


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Frontlines is coming back!

With the Crimson Front Event unfolding in Battlefield™ 2042, get ready to experience the unprecedented global assault by the Ground Forces' 4th Battalion of the Thousand Petal Coalition. Known as The Red Hand, this experienced and lethal battalion is reputed for pushing the front lines and never falling back.

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Join us between April 16 and April 30, 2024* for our new time-limited event. An intense tug-of-war experience that will require everything you got to come out on top.





Frontlines was a fan-favorite mode in Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V, and we're excited for it to return as a new time-limited game mode within Season 7: Turning Point.

As a mixture of Conquest and Rush, expect a strategic, intensive and fast-paced combat experience focused on relentless assault. You must secure each sector and advance into enemy territory to reach their ultimate defensive line.

Upon reaching the enemy's final line of defense, your goal is to arm and eliminate the enemy's M-COMs to secure a win. However, reinforcements are limited! And if depleted, you will be forced to retreat to the previous sector.

Frontlines is a 20v20 tug-of-war experience, playable on Haven, Reclaimed, Discarded, and Redacted.



To ensure you have the upper hand, the team provides us with some tips to share with you:

1. Outflank the enemy: In all but the final sectors, Frontlines is played on one objective at a time. Capturing the objective is vital, but when your teammates are on the point, you can mount an aggressive offense by outflanking the enemy and blocking paths from their HQ to the flag, forcing them back and moving the frontline to your advantage. Adapt to your situation intelligently and respond to the actions of your teammates!

2. Capitalize on momentum: When you capture an objective and push the frontline, you can't afford to slow down. Push towards the next objective before the retreating enemy can set up a defense.

3. Staging a comeback: New to Battlefield 2042's iteration of Frontlines, the defending team in the final sector gets access to vehicles. Make the most of this vital opportunity and push the enemy back with your increased firepower. The longer the vehicle survives, the more damage you can do, even taking it with you into the next objectives if your M-COMs survive the enemy's final push.



Push Forward - In Frontlines, secure each sector and push into hostile territory to reach the enemy’s final defensive line.



Destroy the M-COMs - When you reach the enemy’s final defensive line, arm and destroy their M-COMs to achieve victory. Be advised: your reinforcements are limited. If they’re depleted, you must fall back to the previous sector.



Hold the line - Frontlines is a tug-of-war experience, where your enemy has the same mission as you. The enemy can retake sectors and will fight to push farther into your territory.


New rewards are available to earn or purchase. Earn Ribbons by playing Frontlines to unlock rewards which are also purchasable separately as store bundles during the Crimson Front event bundles.

Earnable items (reduces bundle price when earned):
Blood Lotus - Epic Weapon Charm
Skull Curator - Epic DXR-1 Skin
Crimson Oath - Epic Boris Skin
Fractures - Rare Player Card Tag




Store bundles:
The Red Hand - 1750 Battlefield Coins

• Bound by Blood - Angel Legendary Skin
  
• Grave Reminder - Legendary AK 5C Skin
  
• Death’s Hold - Epic Railgun Pistol Skin
  
• Blood Lotus - Epic Weapon Charm
  
• Breaking Point - Rare Player Card
  

Stranglehold - 1000 Battlefield Coins

• Hand of Death - Sundance Epic Skin
  
• Bloodshot - Epic GOL Sniper Magnum Skin
  
• Skull Curator - Epic DXR-1 Skin
  
• Hemothorax - Epic Weapon Charm
  
• Red Cell - Rare Player Card Tag
  

Blood Pact - 1000 Battlefield Coins

• Crimson Oath - Boris Epic Skin
  
• Dead Petals - Epic SFAR-M GL Skin
  
• Bone Collector - Epic EMKV90-TOR Skin
  
• Epic XP Booster
  
• What Remains - Rare Weapon Charm
  
• Fractures - Rare Player Card Tag
  

Crimson Front Bundle - 3500 Battlefield Coins
The “The Red Hand”, “Stranglehold”, and “Blood Pact” in a combined bundle.

We’re counting on you to hold the line during the time limited event Crimson Front, starting April 16, 2024.

Don’t forget to check out the community calendar for upcoming events in Battlefield 2042!

PTFO and push forward!

// The Battlefield team



*Includes in-game purchases. Requires Battlefield 2042 (sold separately) and all game updates to play. Free Battle Pass content requires gameplay to unlock. Premium Battle Pass content requires Season 7 Premium Battle Pass (sold separately) and gameplay to unlock. You must log in each week and claim your weekly reward. Failure to log in and claim during a week will result in forfeiting that week’s reward.


NO WEAPON, MILITARY VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME.

This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.

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Push forward. Destroy the objectives. Frontlines returns in Crimson Front – a Battlefield 2042 – Season 7 time-limited event.

It’s time to jump in and experience intense frontline combat and keep the enemy back. Your goals are to gain hostile territory and secure each sector. Once you reach the final defensive line, arm and destroy the objectives to achieve victory.

Be advised, your reinforcements are limited on the final push. It’s all or nothing, No-Pats. Good luck.

Fight in a returning fan-favorite mode: Frontlines
Push forward, destroy the objectives, and hold the line across 4 maps
Secure time-limited event cosmetics
Join double XP weekends

Play the Crimson Front event between April 16 - April 30.

Deploy today. Get Battlefield 2042

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517290/Battlefield_2042/

[h3]Watch the Battlefield 2042 - Season 7: Crimson Front gameplay trailer on April 11.
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