On October 6, Battlefield 2042 will enter the open beta phase. The shooter is highly anticipated by fans, and the excitement is accordingly high. MeinMMO shows you who should take a look at the beta and why.
What is Battlefield 2042? With Battlefield 2042, developer DICE is releasing a new installment of the most important shooter series from Electronic Arts. The Battlefield series has always been known for its massive battlefields and material battles.
Players can use military vehicles and aircraft or fight infantry against enemy ground troops. Battlefield also relies on destruction, adding another tactical aspect. While the last installment was set during World War II, Battlefield 2042 will take place in the future.
However, it won’t be a twisted sci-fi shooter and mostly adheres to our present time. Nevertheless, there are some technological advancements such as robot dogs or other features and gadgets.
Anyone hoping for a story campaign is likely to be disappointed. There is no single-player campaign. However, there is an overarching story for the multiplayer of Battlefield 2042, in which Germany goes bankrupt and the EU dissolves.
When exactly does the beta start? The preload has already started. First, there will be an early access phase, and on October 8, it will begin for everyone. Here are the exact dates:
- Preload: October 5, 9:00 AM
- Early Access: October 6, 9:00 AM
- Start of the open beta: October 8, 9:00 AM
- End of the beta phase: October 10, 9:00 AM
We will accompany the release of the Battlefield 2042 beta on MeinMMO in a live ticker.
Checklist – Should I play Battlefield 2042?
To give you a quick overview, we have prepared 10 statements for you. If you answer “yes” to 7 of them, the beta will definitely be worth a look for you. Further down, we will provide you with more detailed information about the contents of the open beta.
- I have played Battlefield before and always enjoyed it.
- I am looking for an alternative to Call of Duty.
- I am into modern military shooters with a touch of sci-fi.
- I do not care about a single-player campaign.
- I love massive multiplayer maps.
- I enjoy controlling tanks, helicopters, and jets.
- Multiplayer battles with more than 60 players excite me.
- I like coordinated team play and am not a lone wolf.
- I find it important to be able to destroy buildings and other things.
- I need a wide variety of weapons and gadgets.
Battlefield 2042 – What’s in the open beta?
Why should I check it out? Especially players who are bored with current shooters like CoD: Warzone and are looking for an alternative should take a look at Battlefield 2042. The maps are significantly larger, and the destruction along with the numerous vehicles and aircraft creates a certain feeling of actually being in a battle.
You can explore one of the 7 maps from All-Out Warfare for the first time and try out the specialists. Additionally, you can now easily customize your weapons on the go with mods like scopes without having to go into the main menu.
With random events like tornadoes that can completely shake up a match, there are also elements like weather that play an important role and require certain tactics.
So if you’ve always wanted to fly through a tornado with a wingsuit or see a rocket launch fail right in front of you, you should definitely check it out. Since the beta is open to everyone, both returners and newcomers can form their own opinion about Battlefield 2042.
There are even already first impressions from an event if you’re already looking for feedback.
What can you expect in the beta? According to official information, you can test one mode and one map during the beta phase. Here is the quick summary:
- 4 of the 5 previously presented specialists are available in the beta.
- You can play the mode “Conquest.”
- The only map in the beta is “Orbital.”
Much more is not known. The contents apparently correspond to the technical alpha that took place in mid-August.
What are the specialists? They are essentially the classes of Battlefield 2042, but players have much more freedom here than in typical class systems in other games.
So far, five specialists have been introduced, four of which will likely be available in the beta:
- Assault Soldier – Webster Mackey
- Support – Maria Falck
- Engineer – Piotr “Boris” Guskovsky
- Recon – Wikus “Casper” van Daele
All information about the launch can be found in our overview: Battlefield 2042 starts today preload for the open beta – download and early access
Beta offers only a fraction of the game
When does Battlefield 2042 release? The full version of the shooter will officially be released on November 19 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4. There are some differences between the new and old consoles, as the maps on Xbox One and PS4 are significantly smaller. Additionally, the player count is limited to 64 instead of 128 players.
What can players expect at the full release? Battlefield 2042 will offer three different main categories. All-Out Warfare will include the game modes Conquest and Breakthrough and 7 new maps.
In the Portal mode, content from three previous Battlefield installments will be reintroduced, including 6 legendary Battlefield maps, updated to the latest technical standards.
Additionally, there will be various weapons, gadgets, and also the soldiers from each installment. At launch, Portal includes content from Battlefield 1942, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 3. More will follow later.
Lastly, the “Hazard Zone” mode is still shrouded in mystery. You can find an overview of the beta contents in our hub for Battlefield 2042: Beta, Release, Crossplay, and Requirements – All Information about the Multiplayer Shooter
