With Battlefield 2042, the series revamps old features like classes or the traditional conquest mode and refreshes the mechanics. Instead of classes, there are 10 specialists at launch, and MeinMMO shows you their abilities.
With Battlefield 2042, the series is heading into the future. Not only in terms of setting – the mechanics are also under scrutiny and are supposed to appeal to a new generation of players. In terms of classes, this means: more freedom, more unique abilities.
A total of 10 specialists will be available at launch, equipping you with unique abilities and essentially determining your class. MeinMMO explains the new class system and shows the specifics of each specialist.
Battlefield 2042: Classes Explained
How does the class system work in Battlefield 2042? Basically, the familiar class division still exists in Battlefield 2042:
- Assault Soldier – Mobile soldier for the front
- Support – Support unit, also a medic
- Pioneer – Responsible for heavy equipment
- Recon – Scout out enemies or disrupt them
In contrast to earlier Battlefield titles, there are significantly fewer restrictions on weapon selection.
Unlike in Battlefield 5, as a recon you can also use weapons with less range, and an assault soldier has access to long-range calibers that were previously only available to a recon. This generally makes classes more variable, and your enemies can no longer easily identify your combat range specialization at a glance.
Your class is determined by your specialist. These are specialized soldiers whose abilities are meant to support your playstyle. Each specialist has an active and a passive ability that we will introduce to you in this article. In the story, most specialists are called “Non-Patriates” – stateless fighters whose home nation has collapsed.
However, you have the freedom to choose within the team and can also take the same specialist as your comrades – this also applies to enemies. In the “Hazard Zone” mode, it’s different – here you can only take one specialist per class.
All Assault Soldiers at the Launch of Battlefield 2042
Assault soldiers are built for the front and generate aggression with their abilities, but they can also use them for protection or retreat.
Webster Mackay – Movement Expert
- Name: Webster Mackay
- Origin: Canada
- Class: Assault Soldier
- Active Ability: Grappling Hook
- Passive Ability: Agile
The Canadian effortlessly reaches positions for which others would need air support. The grappling hook is very versatile and makes Mackay a dangerous soldier who can appear anywhere.
Additionally, you have better mobility when aiming down sights due to the trait “Agile”. Your movement speed is higher when aiming down sights than with other specialists.
Dozer – Frontline with Shield
- Name: Santiago “Dozer” Espinoza
- Origin: Mexico
- Class: Assault Soldier
- Active Ability: Ballistic Shield SOB-8
- Passive Ability: Explosion Resistant
Dozer brings a large shield into battle, protecting himself from frontal fire. However, you cannot shoot while the bullets bounce off the shield in front of you.
But not only bullets have less effect on you – Dozer takes less damage from explosions and restores health faster when damaged by an explosion.
Sundance – Wingsuit Ready
- Name: Emma “Sundance” Rosier
- Origin: France
- Class: Assault Soldier
- Active Ability: Smart Explosives
- Passive Ability: Wingsuit
Sundance brings a selection of guided grenades to the front and can choose between disruption, EMP, and anti-tank grenades.
This specialist also wears a wingsuit, and if you jump from a great height, you can swiftly navigate the map with precision.
All Recon Specialists at the Launch of Battlefield 2042
Recon specialists in Battlefield 2042 are no longer just snipers lounging in their warm spots. Their abilities also help at the front lines or can disrupt enemies who are planning an action against you.
Casper – The Sniper
- Name: Wikus “Casper” Van Daele
- Origin: South Africa
- Class: Recon
- Active Ability: Recon Drone OV-P
- Passive Ability: Motion Sensor
Casper is the classic sniper, and with his recon drone, you can help your team gain an overview of the battlefield. It can also disrupt enemy equipment.
Once you assume your strategic position at the edge of the battlefield, no one can sneak up on you. A motion sensor shows you on the screen if an enemy is approaching from behind.
Navin Rao – Hacking Specialist
- Name: Navin Rao
- Origin: India
- Class: Recon
- Active Ability: Cyber Warfare Suite
- Passive Ability: Trojan Network
Rao relies on his hacking tools to take control of objects on the map or disrupt enemy equipment. In the trailer, the specialist, for example, raises a series of “neutral” traffic bollards. He can disable the robotic dogs “Ranger” and deactivate functions of enemy vehicles.
A bit of scout work is also done by Rao: If you mark an enemy before eliminating him, you’ll briefly see other nearby opponents.
Ji-Soo Paik – Wallhack in Tow
- Name: Ji-Soo Paik
- Origin: South Korea
- Class: Recon
- Active Ability: Scanner EMG-X
- Passive Ability: Threat Awareness
Ji-Soo is a close-quarters fighter, and when she lowers her glasses, you’ll see enemies through walls. However, the glasses have a battery that doesn’t last too long.
Additionally, opponents who have shot you will be highlighted for you.
All Support Specialists at the Launch of Battlefield 2042
Support specialists in Battlefield 2042 allow for better revives but are also suitable for supply deliveries. If you often help your comrades get back on their feet and want to give them a healing bonus, support specialists are the right choice.
Maria Falck – Medic with Range
- Name: Maria Falck
- Origin: Germany
- Class: Support
- Active Ability: S21 Syringe Pistol
- Passive Ability: Combat Surgeon
Maria Falck brings a syringe pistol into combat, healing her allies. When you shoot at a team member whose health has suffered a bit, you trigger rapid health regeneration with the pistol.
In addition, your revive is enhanced, and when you help a teammate back on their feet, they will start with full health – unlike with other specialists.
Angel – Supply for Armor and Weapons
- Name: Constantin “Angel” Anghel
- Origin: Romania
- Class: Support
- Active Ability: Supply Drop
- Passive Ability: Accident Specialist
Angel has access to a supply drop that you share with your teammates. At the drop, you can change your weapon loadout, but you also receive gear and ammunition back.
The second support specialist also has better revives, and comrades come back with some armor.
All Pioneers at the Launch of Battlefield 2042
Pioneers are responsible for heavy equipment and provide you with their favorite toys. They are particularly suitable for holding a position or supporting an attack from the second line.
Boris – The One with the Gun
- Name: Piotr “Boris” Guskovsky
- Origin: Russia
- Class: Pioneer
- Active Ability: Sentry System SG-36
- Passive Ability: Sentry Operator
Boris has a mobile sentry gun and can deploy his turret anywhere. The little helper detects enemies and attacks them independently. Thanks to his passive ability, the turret improves when you are near.
Irish – Protects Himself and Allies
- Name: Kimble “Irish” Graves
- Origin: USA
- Class: Pioneer
- Active Ability: Fortification System
- Passive Ability: Veteran
Irish is already known from the story of Battlefield 4 and brings a two-part fortification system into BF2042. You can set up a shield to protect yourself and the APS-36 sentry system that intercepts and neutralizes incoming grenades.
His passive ability grants you armor and other, yet unknown bonuses when you neutralize an enemy.
These were the 10 specialists available at the launch of Battlefield 2042.
The revamped class system allows you more freedom than in the predecessor Battlefield 5. Since you can choose any weapon with all classes, you have many more options available, and the specialists support your gameplay through their abilities.
Class Skins and Cosmetics Likely to Provide Variety
To ensure that the battlefield is not just overrun by the same soldiers, Battlefield 2042 will feature an extensive cosmetic system. A battle pass for Battlefield 2042 has already been announced, and in addition to weapon skins and charms, there are also skins for the specialists.
The English YouTuber “SammyBoiii” showcases in a video 21 possible specialist skins that could provide visual variety. The video shows scenes from the reveal trailer – we embed it here for you:
Battlefield 2042 is set to release on November 19. The large-scale battle will feature 10 specialists and 7 large maps. Additionally, there will be the portal mode with plenty of content from earlier Battlefield titles and the hazard mode that sounds a bit like a battle royale.
But even after that, there will be more content coming over time with more of everything. However, before that happens, the release must occur: Insider says: “Battlefield 2042 is finished” – Names details on the development progress
