Even one and a half years after the release of Battlefield 2042, the criticism from the community against the developers does not stop. Now the studio addresses the players with clear words – and once again faces backlash.
What is being criticized? Shooter fans had high hopes for the new Battlefield title in 2021. However, it did not have an ideal start and received criticism for the shooter. There were numerous bugs, the weapons were unbalanced, the helicopters were absolutely annoying, and other vehicles were too strong. All of this is still being complained about today. Additionally, the servers seem empty and there are said to be many hackers (via Steam).
New content and discounts gave a small boost in between, but the overall positive ratings on Steam remain at only 38%.
Here you see a trailer for the current Season 4 of Battlefield 2042:
How do the developers respond? In a tweet on May 12, the social media team of the developer studio addresses the community. They write there that they have been receiving increasing hate lately. The developers of Battlefield 2042 are open to constructive feedback and criticism.
To maintain a healthy and open dialogue with the community, the team needs to be protected from toxic messages. There is no place for this in the game and within the Battlefield community. In the end, they refer to the community guidelines. They intend to take necessary measures to ensure compliance.
Here you see the original tweet:
The fight against toxicity backfires
The community reacts anything but understanding: “It’s all too late. The game was a disappointing experience for me, longer than I could tolerate. The most important lesson I learned from Battlefield 2042 is that you should not make pre-orders,” writes a user under the tweet.
Other users demand not to release unfinished games anymore. Updates that come months or years later won’t change anything. Some users write that the “legitimate criticism” is not hate. There has been “no apology to the players since launch.”
But there are also positive feedbacks to the developer studio: A few users note that they are now having a lot of fun with Battlefield 2042. Some express sympathy. “I’m sorry for you that you have to deal with mean people. Thank you for your hard work and your communication with us,” writes a user.
Looking at the latest Steam reviews, one realizes that the positive opinions are now at least 63%. The developers’ plans could lead to another increase, as they want to make a comeback in a well-established area.
