Battlefield™ 2042 News

Battlefield 2042 rode a free weekend and recent improvements to have a near-launch day player population on Steam

EA's gambit to have a Battlefield 2042 free weekend as Modern Warfare 3 got its multiplayer beta seems to have paid off. First noted by PCGamesN, the multiplayer FPS, which was lambasted by fans when it launched in 2021, nearly matched its all-time peak player count on Steam⁠—102,009 according to SteamDB, just shy of that 2021 high of 105,397...
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Battlefield 2042 fights the MW3 beta with most players since launch

10/15/2023 Battlefield 2042 has now surpassed 100,000 concurrent players, getting incredibly close to a new all-time record during the free Steam weekend.

EA's Battlefield 2042 was heavily ridiculed at launch in 2021 for server errors, changes to how the squad system worked, and countless bugs. The multiplayer FPS even has the lowest average rating of the whole Battlefield series, but the last couple of years have seen developer DICE turn it around. Now between changes, new content, a free Steam weekend, and a sale, Battlefield 2042 is the most popular it's been since launch.

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Electronic Arts celebrates the Modern Warfare 3 beta by making Battlefield 2042 free to play this weekend

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta kicks off in earnest this weekend, and if for some reason you want to play a different modern military shooter, Electronic Arts is here to help with a free weekend of Battlefield 2042...
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Play Free: Battlefield 2042 – Season 6: Dark Creations

Master the unknown in the claustrophobic close-quarters battles of Battlefield 2042 – Season 6: Dark Creations.

Between October 12-16, gather your squad and play free on the new map Redacted, wield new weapons and gadgets, and unlock 100 tiers of Battle Pass content.

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

Get up to 84% Off Battlefield Games

Get a great deal on Battlefield 2042 and other games in the franchise! Act before October 26 and save 84% on Battlefield 2042 Standard Edition and 65% on Battlefield 2042 Elite Edition**.

The Elite Edition contains:

• Base Game
• Instantly Unlock 4 Seasons of Content
• "Lost World" Epic Cosmetic Bundle

Want to try before you buy?

Join the Free Access period and play Battlefield 2042 for free between October 12-16 and experience the claustrophobic close-quarters battles of Season 6: Dark Creations.

Learn more on all the titles included in the Battlefield Franchise Sale.

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