Today marked the start of the Early Access phase of the beta for Battlefield 2042. MeinMMO summarizes how the release day went and what the first players are saying.
How the first beta day went: Overall, it was relatively calm today. However, this launch did not go smoothly. In addition to problems with Early Access access related to the EA Play membership, there were also numerous login issues due to an “Unknown Error” bug.
As a result, numerous players were unable to log in at times, or even not at all. Nevertheless, many players were able to play some rounds on the Orbital map and shared various reactions.
We provide an overview of the first voices and how the beta is perceived at launch by some players. So far, the feedback is quite mixed.
Numerous problems, but also positive voices about the beta
Where do the reactions come from? We are collecting numerous comments from the official subreddit, evaluated from well-known Twitter channels related to Battlefield.
Overall, the feedback offers both good and bad insights. Since this is the first day of the beta, it is still too early to draw a conclusion.
How the beta is being received so far: It is difficult to divide the beta feedback into positive and negative. While some players praise the graphics and performance, others have massive issues with stability and numerous graphical glitches.
The differences are clearly evident through discussions on Twitter. RG3T Company writes: “The game looks great on PS5 and runs smoothly for me.” (via Twitter)
Reckless-WOLF strongly counters: “The game doesn’t run well at all on PS5.” The problems seem to affect not only PS5 players but also individuals on PC and Xbox consoles. No platform seems to be running smoothly.
It seems that hardware is not a decisive factor. From the reactions, it is clear that even high-end PCs are struggling with performance issues and FPS drops.
EA attributes this to the beta build (via reddit), which is supposedly several months old. Accordingly, many problems that occur should be fixed by the release. However, this does not change the fact that numerous players are struggling with bugs and gameplay errors.
Even industry insider Tom Henderson is experiencing issues in the beta.
Some points are mentioned particularly often:
- Many describe the HUD as overloaded
- Sound effects seem to still be bugged in the beta
- Bots fill the match when there aren’t enough players – This seems to annoy some
- Weapon handling doesn’t feel good for many
- The map is said to be too large on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series – This criticism has been mentioned before
Nonetheless, there are also numerous positive voices enjoying the beta. Fun_Acanthisitta1313 writes: “Yes, the game is not perfect. […], but overall I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun […].” Although he also sees that the game is not in a good state, he emphasizes the positives. (via reddit)
ol7s sums it up well: “This is the best, bug-ridden chaos I have ever played. I think it will be good.” (via reddit)
Many players share this sentiment and praise elements like the tornado that can appear as a random event during a match. Apart from the technical issues, many testers are having fun with the shooter.
A post is making the rounds on reddit where a player even managed to launch themselves into the air with the huge rocket:
You can find the individual voices in our sources, which we will leave for you at the end of the article.
Gameplay is generally fun, but the technical condition is not
The beta of Battlefield 2042 has already caused some controversies at launch. While numerous players criticize the technical state, others defend the game, arguing with the beta state, noting that this is something we have experienced from previous Battlefield installments.
This also matches the experiences that MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus has had before. Here are his impressions of Battlefield 2042: I played Battlefield for the first time in 17 years – Here’s how it went
Ultimately, it’s also a question of expectations. If you expect a smooth beta without technical difficulties, you might want to sit this one out.
But if you still feel like it and enjoy the Battlefield principle, you might want to give it a try anyway. Otherwise, you can also check our checklist.
If you do not have Early Access, you can check the beta starting October 8th. From 9 AM, all players can then participate.
The beta is running on all platforms and will end on October 10 at 9 AM. Battlefield 2042 is set to be released on November 19 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5.
What do you think of the beta so far? Have you been able to play yourself, and have you also encountered technical problems? Share your impressions with us.
We will keep you updated: The beta of Battlefield 2042 in the live ticker – First reactions positive, questions about crossplay
