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Battlefield 2042 - Hotfix 4.1.1

Today at 12:00 PM UTC we have released Hotfix 4.1.1 for PC (and Current-Gen platforms) to address several issues that we noticed after the release of Update 4.1.

The full set of changes for this Hotfix is listed below:

Fixed an issue causing micro-stuttering on PC
Made a temporary change to Breakthrough to remove 128 player version map layouts on PC (and Current-Gen platforms) used on our new Breakthrough 64 player playlist
This is to address an unexpected issue that was causing incorrect ticket values and vehicle counts to appear across all maps. We will temporarily return to a fixed rotation of smaller layouts across Breakthrough until our team can resolve this issue.

Stay upto date with the status of the game by following us on the @BattlefieldComm Twitter account. You can also follow along with our tracking of Known Issues and game changes that we’re able to make in real time on our Battlefield forums.

Thank you,
The Battlefield team

DICE планирует открыть первый сезон Battlefield 2042 в июне — спустя полгода после релиза

Первый сезон в Battlefield 2042 запустят в начале июня 2022 года. Подробнее о этом студия DICE обещает рассказать ближе к релизу. Кроме того, сегодня разработчики выпустили для шутера обновление под номером 4.1 с изменениями в балансе и некоторыми исправлениями.

Latest Battlefield 2042 update removes a whole playlist

A Battlefield 2042 update is incoming today, and it'll retire the shooter's 128-player Breakthrough playlist. Fans of the FPS game will still be able to dive into the original 128-player Conquest mode, but DICE claims a smaller player count makes for a more enjoyable experience.

In its Battlefield 2042 update 4.1 patch notes, DICE says trimming the Breakthrough playlist's player count "helps to remove some of the chaos from the experience." The developer also states that the move will enable squads to "work together and fulfil their individual roles," all while holding frontlines more effectively.

The patch notes highlight the importance of teamwork within Battlefield 2042, and DICE uses it as its main Breakthrough 64 selling point. Of course, the EA studio has touched on its ambitions to refine the futuristic FPS before now, as EA CEO Andrew Wilson highlights the importance of getting the "core game" right during a 2022 earnings call. The company's update decisions are also undoubtedly linked to the game's recent concurrent player downturn, as Steam stats for the month currently sit at an average of 2,351.

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DICE is removing Battlefield 2042's 128-player Breakthrough playlist, says 64 players is 'more tactical'

fter the next Battlefield 2042 update drops on Thursday morning, players will no longer be able to queue for 128-player Breakthrough matches. There'll still be a 128-player Conquest playlist (the 'main' Battlefield mode, in that it's the original), but developer DICE has decided that Breakthrough is more fun without Battlefield 2042's doubled player count...
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