Battlefield 2042 was officially released on November 19. After its performance on Steam was not very good, we are now looking at the reviews on Metacritic. MeinMMO summarizes the critics’ reviews for you.
This is what the reviews on Metacritic say: Battlefield 2042 receives an overall score of 73 out of 100 points on PC, based on 45 reviews from various sites. (via Metacritic)
- The site “EGM” gives it 100 points, the highest rating for Battlefield 2042.
- The lowest rating comes from TheGamer, which awarded 40 points.
- Most ratings are between 70 and 80 points.
On the consoles Xbox Series (66) and PS5 (68), the shooter performs even worse, but has significantly fewer reviews there, which strongly affects the average. Therefore, we focus on the PC version.
Overall, the shooter performs below average compared to previous installments. Compared to earlier games in the series, Battlefield 2042 has even lower ratings than Battlefield Hardline, which previously had the lowest ratings.
All reviews for Battlefield 2042 at a glance
This is the situation with Battlefield 2042: Even since the open beta in October, there have been initial concerns about the technical condition of the shooter. With the launch of the early access version, things improved slightly, but even after the launch, there are still numerous issues.
For the following overview, we have compiled several reviews, taking into account that the highest and lowest ratings are included, and otherwise focusing on the most well-known gaming websites.
Battlefield 2042 (PC) on Metacritic – The Points
- EGM – 100
- The Games Machine – 90
- GAMES.CH – 80
- Attack of the Fanboy – 80
- Eurogamer Italy – 80
- Dexerto – 75
- Gamestar – 71
- IGN – 70
- GamesRadar – 70
- PC Games – 70
- Windows Central – 70
- Stevivor – 45
- AusGamers – 40
- Gamer.no – 40
- The Gamer – 40
Battlefield 2042 (PS5) on Metacritic – The Points
Here there are only 10 reviews in total, with an overall score of 68.
- PlayStation Universe – 80
- Metro GameCentral – 80
- Atomix – 78
- Gamepressure – 70
- Buy Why Tho? – 60
- IGN France – 60
- Push Square – 60
- App Trigger – 60
- Destructoid – 60
- VGC – 60
Battlefield 2042 Xbox Series X|S – The Points
There are only 7 reviews in total, with an overall score of 66.
- Hey Poor Player – 80
- TheXboxHub – 70
- GamingBolt – 70
- The Loadout – 70
- Pure Xbox – 70
- God is a Geek – 60
- Screen Rant – 40
How do the ratings come about and what do the critics say?
This is what the reviews on Metacritic say: We are trying to give you an overview and summarize some of the reviews.
Especially praised is the huge sandbox experience that Battlefield has always been known for. The new maps are positively rated by many, and the scope of the game is also well received. The variety between different modes like Hazard Zone and Battlefield Portal is appreciated.
“Battlefield 2042 is a great shooter that offers an even bigger war and stays true to the principles that have made the series so popular.” – Eurogamer Italy.
Praise is especially given to the modes and the new specialists, as well as the dynamic weather system with its sandstorms and tornadoes. Eurogamer Italy therefore awards 80 out of 100 points.
Despite the overwhelming amount of content, the oversized environments, the excellent overall quality, and some good decisions regarding gameplay, Battlefield 2042 is a great shooter, mainly because it preserves the soul of its predecessors and provides an experience that simply cannot be found outside the DICE studios.
Gianluca Musso, Eurogamer Italy
“Battlefield 2042 has problems. Many, many problems. It suffers from major performance issues, various bugs, and balancing errors.” – GameStar.
Our colleagues from GameStar rated Battlefield 2042 with 71 out of 100 points. The sandbox chaos, teamwork, and the massive multiplayer battles are positively noted here as well.
Battlefield 2042 has problems. Many, many problems. It suffers from major performance issues, various bugs, and balancing errors.
Battlefield 2042 needed two or three more months of development. This game suffers from such rough edges that you could get tattoos off your arm.
But Battlefield 2042 is still a lot of fun for me. I have experienced exactly the unforgettable stories on the battlefield that fans love Battlefield for. Some of my concerns from the review event, like Hazard Zone, actually work much better in live operation than I originally anticipated.
Dimitry Halley, GameStar.de
GameStar also offers a video review:
“Battlefield 2042 tries a lot, but only some of its experiments are worth celebrating.” – IGN.com.
At IGN, the new mode Hazard Zone is particularly well-received. However, the 128-player matches are said to be too chaotic. Especially the Portal mode is described as the highlight of Battlefield 2042.
Since this mode brings back the old parts of the series, it is particularly disappointing because Battlefield 2042 was supposed to herald the future of the series.
Battlefield 2042 tries a lot, but only some of its experiments are worth celebrating. The 128-player matches of the All-Out Warfare modes feel like too much of a good thing most of the time, but the new, strategic Hazard Zone mode is incredibly fun. But the fact that most of the fun I had with 2042 came from playing recreations of the previous games in Portal is a pretty good indication that ideas like the new specialist system have missed their mark. For a game that claims to be the future of Battlefield, the impressive portal options of 2042 clearly show that it cannot keep up with the past. Instead, it’s exactly these customization options that could define the game over time.
Stella Chung, IGN.com
“Battlefield 2042 is flawed, not well optimized, and features some bizarre creative decisions that I just can’t understand.” – PC Invasions.
PC Invasions also awards 70/100 points and criticizes the technical condition of the game. Several patches will definitely be needed to bring the game into an acceptable state. However, that doesn’t mean the game is bad.
Battlefield 2042 has many problems. From optimization to questionable design to various bugs, it is clear that this game was not quite ready to be released. But despite all of this, I found myself soaking in the chaotic fun of Battlefield. It certainly needs some patches, but Battlefield 2042 is by no means a hopeless case.
Kurt Perry, pcinvasion.com
But what do you think of the game? Have you already bought Battlefield 2042, or did you want to wait and see how the launch goes?
If you are looking for more information about Battlefield 2042, check out our overview of the release, crossplay, system requirements, and contents
