Battlefield™ 2042 News

Hey everyone,

With 2022 coming to a close, we sat down to recap what’s happening towards the end of December, and what’s upcoming in the new year.

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Starting on December 20 until January 10, we are excited to see you jump into the new Battle for Nordvik Event. There will be new cosmetics to earn and grab as the battle unfolds and you’ll play through 3 unique experiences over a total of 3 weeks.

If you haven’t had a chance to play yet and you want to check out the Battle for Nordvik, or maybe you’d like to invite a friend to join you, then you can still download and play free on PlayStation until December 23, 16:00 UTC.

First up in the New Year is our next major game update which brings an improved Breakaway as the latest map rework, alongside the reintroduction of Classes to Battlefield 2042, and some updates to our vehicles. This update is a major moment for the team as we’ve listened to your feedback, and we’ll be back with more details later in January.

We’ve recently also given you a brief glimpse of what to expect for Season 4, and Season 5. Once we're back in 2023 and our next major game update has been released, we'll check-in with more details as we’ll turn all attention towards Season 4.

And lastly before the year is over, we want to take a moment to reflect and give a heartfelt thank you. To all of you. It’s been more than a year since launch, and we’re well into the release of our third Season. We’re here today because of all of you. The team truly appreciates your continued support and feedback, and we’re excited to now look forward as we move into the New Year together.

Have a lovely holiday season,

//The Battlefield Team

Hey folks, Good news!

Double XP will be active across all Battlefield 2042 modes from now (Dec 16th) until Monday, 19th December at 12:00 UTC.

While you can expect to see more 2XP events through Season 3: Escalation and beyond - Now is the prime moment for you to jump in, squad up, and work with your team to achieve those wins!


[h2]How do I know Double XP is active?[/h2]


Site Notice - We've included a brand new icon for our Site Notice area, which will also include text that indicates whenever a Double XP Event is active in the game.


Below Modes - During a Double XP event, you will always notice a new tag below all of the modes that Double XP is active within.

No-Pats,

Welcome to Battle of Nordvik.

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We invite you to join us on the Battlefield for a new special in-game event* starting on December 20. It runs for a total of 3 weeks, with a different time-limited and unique experience available each week.

When Nordvik’s secret alliance with the West is revealed, Eastern Forces retaliate with an aggressive siege of this remote facility in the Swedish wilderness. Join the Nordvik Control Corps or the Black Storm regiment in the three-week power struggle that marks a turning point in the global conflict between two superpowers.

[h2]The Factions[/h2]

Black Storm - For their united assault on Nordvik, Eastern Forces have activated Black Storm, a shadow ops regiment trained in the art of infiltration and assassination. In Black Storm, you lead the charge and break your enemy to take what’s yours – “the only retreat is death,” as they say. Do you have what it takes to stand amongst them?

Nordvik Control Corps - The Nordvik Control Corps protects the corporation’s interests around the globe, but today they prepare for an unprecedented assault on home soil. Supported by Western Forces, the Control Corps will defend Nordvik’s primary manufacturing site – production shall resume once the enemy is terminated. Will you answer the call and hold the line?

[h2]The Conflict[/h2]



[h3]Week 1 // The Assault on Nordvik - Conquest Assault // December 20-27[/h3]

The notorious Black Storm regiment leads the attack on Nordvik. While the Eastern militia attempts to seize the surrounding territory, the Nordvik Control Corps battles to secure the region, halting Black Storm’s advance before it is too late.

This is 32v32 Conquest Assault with a focus on fast-paced ground-only warfare. The conflict starts with the defending team holding all objectives and waiting for the incoming assault. Every decision matters as you fight over key positions across the Battlefield.

Throughout the fight the stakes remain high for the defenders as you’ll find your HQ spawn disabled. Rely on your squad and the EBLC-Ram’s Team Insertion Beacon to remain in the fight and hold the objectives at all costs. If you lose all objectives and your full team is out of play.. it’s game over.

But capturing the Nordvik facility won’t be easy. As an attacker you’ll start the assault with an increased Ticket Count to help you infiltrate into enemy territory. You’ll need it for the fight to come.



[h3]Week 2 // The Defense of Nordvik - Retribution // December 27 - January 3[/h3]

Opposing Forces have smashed Nordvik’s defenses and gained control of the facility. It’s now up to the Nordvik Control Corps to strike back with Retribution.

As Black Storm fights to hold the line, Nordvik Control Corps infiltrates the facility to destroy M-COMs containing highly valuable data before it’s compromised by enemy hands.

Get ready for Retribution. A 16v16 twist on Conquest which combines elements of Conquest, Breakthrough and Rush into a single mode where attackers fight their way towards the frontlines while securing objectives along the way. Teamplay is the key to success towards victory.

If you are successful at breaking through the enemy lines towards the final objective then the match will transition into an all-out Rush where you attempt to arm strategically placed M-COMs around the Nordvik facility.

As a defender, you’ll plan your defense carefully to keep control of the facility at all costs. The enemy is coming at you with everything they have for this final assault, and it’s up to you to keep them at bay until you’ve safely extracted the valuable data.



[h3]Week 3 // The Liberation of Nordvik - Breakthrough Chaos // January 3-10[/h3]

The Nordvik Control Corps receives help from US reinforcements and stages a larger counter-offensive. Black Storm and Eastern Forces mount a fierce defense as the Nordvik Control Corps leads the assault to liberate Nordvik from its occupiers

This is the final battle where full-on Breakthrough Chaos will decide the conflict. This week, gameplay is scaled up to new intensity and supports up to 128* players as you give it your all. fFight your way across the Battlefield as a tight unit with modifiers such as increased movement speed, faster redeploy times and faster vehicle call-ins.

[h2]The Spoils[/h2]

Get your hands on the spoils of war during the time-limited Battle of Nordvik Event. Various new cosmetic rewards and bundles become available to earn, claim or purchase.

Earn Ribbons within each week’s unique game to unlock the unique gameplay rewards for each given week. The Store will have free bundles for you to claim, as well as two new bundles for purchase.



[h2]Week 1 - Assault on Nordvik[/h2]

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Epic “Raider” Headgear for Sundance
  
• 12 Ribbons - Epic “Revelation” Weapon Skin for the MP9
  
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Death” Outfit for Casper
  

Free Store Items

• Rare “Watchman” Outfit for Crawford
  
• Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Crawford
  

Epic Twilight Strike Store Bundle - 2400 Battlefield Coins

• “Pestilence” Outfit for Falck
  
• “War” Outfit for Mackay
  
• “Famine” Outfit for Lis
  
• “Counterglow” Weapon Skin for the BSV-M
  
• “Crepuscular” Weapon Skin for the PBX-45
  
• “Chromite” Weapon Skin for the AC-42
  
• “Nocturnal Blight” Vehicle Skin for the M1A5
  

[h2]Week 2 - Defense of Nordvik:[/h2]

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Falck
  
• 12 Ribbons - Rare “Marauder” Outfit for Mackay
  
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Overseer” Outfit for Irish
  

Free Store Items

• Rare “Marauder” Outfit for Falck
  
• Epic “Raider” Headgear for Falck
  

Epic Nordvik Gunner Store Bundle - 1400 Battlefield Coins

• “Archangel” Outfit for Sundance
  
• “Bulwark” Outfit for Falck
  
• “Atomizer” Weapon Skin for the VCAR
  
• “Incendiary” Weapon Skin for the PBX-45
  
• “Fusehead” Weapon Skin for the SWS-10
  

[h3]Week 3 - Liberation of Nordvik:[/h3]

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Rare “Watchman” Rare Outfit for Angel
  
• 12 Ribbons - Epic “Hell Fire” Weapons Skin for the MCS-880
  
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Thermobaric” Vehicle Skin
  

Free Store Content

• Rare “Watchman” Outfit for Casper
  
• Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Casper
  

We are excited to see you fight your way through the new gameplay as Battle of Nordvik unfolds. And of course, to see you get your hands on the new shinies.

GLHF,

The Battlefield Community Team
Tom // @Straatford87, Kevin // @T0TALfps



*INCLUDES IN-GAME PURCHASES. REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 2042 (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES TO PLAY. YOU MUST LOG IN EACH WEEK AND PLAY TO CLAIM YOUR REWARDS. FAILURE TO LOG AND CLAIM DURING A WEEK WILL RESULT IN FORFEITING THAT WEEK’S REWARD.

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