Battlefield 2042 introduces some innovations to the series. At the same time, the latest installment also removes some things. MeinMMO shows you here 7 larger and smaller features that you will have to do without at least at launch.
The Battlefield series brings changes to the gameplay of the multiplayer shooter with each new installment. New things are added, while other things disappear.
Battlefield 2042 remains true to this tradition and brings new modes such as Hazard Zone or Battlefield Portal, as well as gameplay changes. However, some things have also been removed or not implemented.
After the open beta, fans discussed numerous missing parts of the previous gameplay. Here we show you 7 examples of what has been removed.
In this video from Battle Zone, you can check out some of them:
Numerous movement animations are missing
What exactly is missing here? Previous Battlefield installments offered various movement sequences.
- If you took cover in earlier installments like Battlefield V, you could lean out from it to fire shots. This is a common shooter mechanic that is quite prevalent.
- In Battlefield V, players could also sprint from a crouched or prone position. This allowed for speed, although not as fast as a normal sprint. Nevertheless, it enabled quicker movement while maintaining some level of cover. You became a harder target and could evade some shots more easily.
- Additionally, you could drop backwards and crawl while keeping your weapon equipped and firing shots.
- In Battlefield V, if you jumped from a sufficiently high place, you could roll upon landing. This mitigated fall damage and added a degree of immersion to the movement pattern.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Unfortunately, these features are missing in the latest installment. While you are faster due to the new tactical sprint than in previous versions, crawling is back.
However, crouched sprinting is completely missing and at least for now will not be introduced into the game. It will also not be possible to drop backwards and crawl with your weapon aimed.
You also cannot lean out of cover or roll when falling. If you liked these movements, you will surely be disappointed.
You can no longer build fortifications
What exactly is missing here? In Battlefield V, players could build fortifications. This allowed you to secure strategic points, create cover, and even set up turrets. You could even build ground and air defenses.
Inside buildings, you could also board up windows to secure entrances.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In the new Battlefield, fortifications are completely absent. Therefore, this strategic element is gone.
No melee kills from the first-person perspective
What exactly is missing here? In previous Battlefield installments, a melee kill animation would trigger when you took down enemies from behind. The movement occurred, like everything else, from the first-person perspective.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Here, there is also a kill animation, but this switches to the third-person perspective, similar to what you would find in CoD Warzone.
This decision was not received well by fans and sparked discussions:
No ammunition and medkit stations on the maps
What exactly is missing here? In earlier installments, there were sometimes depots for ammunition and medkits placed on the maps. If you ran low on ammo or medkits, you simply went to one of these stations.
This was particularly handy when no team member with ammunition or medkits was nearby.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In BF2042, these stations are gone. You can only carry ammunition and medkits yourself, receive them from teammates, or pick up ammo from fallen soldiers.
Specialists instead of the old class system
What exactly is missing here? In the older Battlefield installments, there was a fixed class system with four different roles. Usually, these were:
- Assault Soldier
- Engineer
- Support
- Recon (Sniper)
These classes also had their own weapons and gadgets available. As an assault soldier, for example, you could not carry sniper rifles, while the sniper could not carry a defibrillator or rocket launcher, and so on.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: Now, specialists replace the classes. Their appearance, backstory, and abilities are fixed. On paper, they fill specific roles, such as a recon or a medic.
In regular multiplayer, however, these characteristics and gadgets are modifiable, and players can take any equipment they want with their specialist. A presentation of all known specialists can be found at MeinMMO.
Theoretically, this gives players more freedom, but it also brings numerous problems. These are so significant that many players wish for the return of the old classes.
Grenades can no longer be thrown back
What exactly is missing here? Another detail noticed by players: grenades can no longer be thrown back at enemies. Additionally, there is no indication when a grenade lands nearby.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: There is no way to directly intercept grenades, nor are they indicated in combat. It is therefore much harder to evade them.
Many criticize this, as it is difficult to spot incoming grenades in the heat of battle and react in time. And even if you notice them but cannot escape in time, there is no option to throw them back.
A warning about nearby grenades is at least said to be present in the final game.
There are no more precise displays for damage and action points
What exactly is missing here? In Battlefield V, it was clearly displayed how much damage you dealt to enemies and for which actions you received points. Whether assists, headshots, spotting positions, or other actions – everything was displayed immediately after the action.
This is how it is in Battlefield 2042: In the beta of Battlefield, most of this was missing. Neither were the points shown, nor was it really visible what actions yield points. Only kills and assists were actively displayed in the game.
Some of this may change in the full version, and the developers have announced that they will look into it. What will change before the release remains to be seen.
There are many more things that were present in earlier installments and are not included in Battlefield 2042. Some were only missing in the beta and will be present in the final game. Others are not planned at all.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is set to release on November 19, 2021, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
If you also want to know about the innovations, you can find here the 5 biggest changes in overview.
What do you think of the cuts? Are you upset that so many things were removed? Or are they minor issues for you?
