There are a few variations that explain EA’s behavior and the thin information situation:
- There are indeed problems and delays in development
- EA and DICE want to build hype; it could therefore be part of the marketing strategy around Battlefield 2042
It may also be a mix of these variations. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait until there are finally solid pieces of information. Henderson himself at least does not believe that the actual release is in danger (via charlieintel.com).
So far, EA is sticking to September as the timeframe for the release of the open beta. At least that should be reliable. So far.
What date might be possible? One indication could be the direct competitor CoD: Vanguard, which is also starting an open beta phase in September. This will run for pre-order customers from September 16 to September 20.
It is quite possible that EA wants to avoid this date to allow as many players as possible to participate in their own beta without having to choose between the two. Furthermore, it is currently hard to say when it will start.
But what do you think about the situation? Are you as frustrated about the information situation as some other fans? Or are you leaning back comfortably and waiting? Discuss with us in the comments.
Although there is still no official new gameplay, you can already take a look at a leak of the alpha. It shows 11 weapons and how they fire.
The leaks about the alpha test have at least provided some clues, but ultimately it was just an alpha and the version was probably several months old.
There are a few variations that explain EA’s behavior and the thin information situation:
- There are indeed problems and delays in development
- EA and DICE want to build hype; it could therefore be part of the marketing strategy around Battlefield 2042
It may also be a mix of these variations. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait until there are finally solid pieces of information. Henderson himself at least does not believe that the actual release is in danger (via charlieintel.com).
So far, EA is sticking to September as the timeframe for the release of the open beta. At least that should be reliable. So far.
What date might be possible? One indication could be the direct competitor CoD: Vanguard, which is also starting an open beta phase in September. This will run for pre-order customers from September 16 to September 20.
It is quite possible that EA wants to avoid this date to allow as many players as possible to participate in their own beta without having to choose between the two. Furthermore, it is currently hard to say when it will start.
But what do you think about the situation? Are you as frustrated about the information situation as some other fans? Or are you leaning back comfortably and waiting? Discuss with us in the comments.
Although there is still no official new gameplay, you can already take a look at a leak of the alpha. It shows 11 weapons and how they fire.
One can only speculate about the reasons for the overall situation. There is currently simply too little known about the game to draw any conclusions about the state of development.
The leaks about the alpha test have at least provided some clues, but ultimately it was just an alpha and the version was probably several months old.
There are a few variations that explain EA’s behavior and the thin information situation:
- There are indeed problems and delays in development
- EA and DICE want to build hype; it could therefore be part of the marketing strategy around Battlefield 2042
It may also be a mix of these variations. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait until there are finally solid pieces of information. Henderson himself at least does not believe that the actual release is in danger (via charlieintel.com).
So far, EA is sticking to September as the timeframe for the release of the open beta. At least that should be reliable. So far.
What date might be possible? One indication could be the direct competitor CoD: Vanguard, which is also starting an open beta phase in September. This will run for pre-order customers from September 16 to September 20.
It is quite possible that EA wants to avoid this date to allow as many players as possible to participate in their own beta without having to choose between the two. Furthermore, it is currently hard to say when it will start.
But what do you think about the situation? Are you as frustrated about the information situation as some other fans? Or are you leaning back comfortably and waiting? Discuss with us in the comments.
Although there is still no official new gameplay, you can already take a look at a leak of the alpha. It shows 11 weapons and how they fire.
One can only speculate about the reasons for the overall situation. There is currently simply too little known about the game to draw any conclusions about the state of development.
The leaks about the alpha test have at least provided some clues, but ultimately it was just an alpha and the version was probably several months old.
There are a few variations that explain EA’s behavior and the thin information situation:
- There are indeed problems and delays in development
- EA and DICE want to build hype; it could therefore be part of the marketing strategy around Battlefield 2042
It may also be a mix of these variations. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait until there are finally solid pieces of information. Henderson himself at least does not believe that the actual release is in danger (via charlieintel.com).
So far, EA is sticking to September as the timeframe for the release of the open beta. At least that should be reliable. So far.
What date might be possible? One indication could be the direct competitor CoD: Vanguard, which is also starting an open beta phase in September. This will run for pre-order customers from September 16 to September 20.
It is quite possible that EA wants to avoid this date to allow as many players as possible to participate in their own beta without having to choose between the two. Furthermore, it is currently hard to say when it will start.
But what do you think about the situation? Are you as frustrated about the information situation as some other fans? Or are you leaning back comfortably and waiting? Discuss with us in the comments.
Although there is still no official new gameplay, you can already take a look at a leak of the alpha. It shows 11 weapons and how they fire.
It is September and there is still no official date for the start of the open beta of Battlefield 2042. We at MeinMMO are now taking this as an opportunity to summarize the current status, hints, and rumors from the past weeks for you.
This is the current status: After an alpha playtest, of which there have already been numerous leaks, the fans of Battlefield 2042 are now waiting for the start of the open beta.
Officially, it is supposed to start in September. However, we have not yet learned anything concrete about the content of the test version. In the meantime, EA circulated September 4, but then deleted the date itself. Since then, they have been keeping quiet.
Since Battlefield 2042 is supposed to be released on October 22, this is now causing some unrest among fans. It’s not long until release – isn’t it about time for a precise date?
When could it kick off? We give you an overview of the current rumors and what has been going on in the past weeks.
Update, September 2, 18:14: Tom Henderson now speculates that September 22 is the date for the start of the early access phase for the beta. (via Twitter) From the 24th, it could start for everyone. This information should also be taken with caution as always.
The coming weekend looks less likely
The absence of official information has especially kept the deleted date from Electronic Arts persistent. Now, time is running out until September 4, and there is still no official information.
Therefore, it seems as if the date was removed for a reason. So far, it has stubbornly held on.
That’s why many assumed September 4: In a blog post from last July, a specific release time frame for the beta was briefly mentioned.
- The early access to the open beta was supposed to start on the upcoming Saturday, September 4, according to this information.
- On September 6, the beta would then open for everyone, with the end on September 11.
- However, the dates were quickly removed; since then, there have been no official hints regarding the exact time frame.
- Only September remains official.
The date still haunted the gamer landscape; numerous media and streamers continued to speculate on September 4.
Even the Italian retail dealer Media World, the counterpart to Media Markt, seemed to think the following week would start and listed September 6 as the start of the open beta (via vgc.com). However, this information has since disappeared from the dealer’s website.
Reliable sources that have often been right before now seem to be struggling with the current information situation. This includes the well-known insider Tom Henderson.
Just a few days ago, Henderson also believed that we would get concrete information today, September 2. Shortly thereafter, he retracted this statement. Apparently, his source was wrong. Henderson wrote in a tweet:
This timeframe increasingly looks like it is wrong. I trusted this person for the past few years and they have always been open about everything. I will [keep the tweet] online for transparency reasons, though. But the consensus is that no one knows what is going on.
Twitter@_Tom_Henderson_
While there is never a guarantee that leaks or insider information are accurate, Henderson is considered a reliable source when it comes to insider information on Battlefield. He has already revealed numerous insights such as the setting months in advance.
Consequently, there is now speculation about internal difficulties at EA. Some people have previously pointed out that there could be problems, and some even speculated whether Battlefield 2042 might be delayed.
Due to the short time and the lack of information, it now seems very unlikely that the beta will start on the coming weekend.
Silence causes further unrest
That’s why some fans are worried: Besides the still open date, many fans are now also wondering why Electronic Arts is keeping so quiet.
Since the trailers in June and July, there have been no news about Battlefield 2042. So far, there are no longer “official” gameplay clips. This, combined with the presumed “delay” of the open beta, fuels speculations about the state of the shooter, less than two months before the official release.
Some are now even suspecting a possible delay of the release. By now, every little detail is being used by fans on the subreddit to speculate about news. For example, on the BF2042 subreddit, even a small Steam update of the product page can cause a stir. (via reddit.com)
However, many humorous reactions can also be found, which at least bring a smile during the wait. The user barbad20 is convinced he knows the true date of the beta:
The beta phase will take place between September 8 and 15. How do I know that?
Very simple, on September 8 I have an exam at university and the day after I have to move and will be without internet all week.
via reddit.com
This seems plausible to many Reddit users based on the reactions:
- “Finally a reliable source” (via reddit.com)
- “I think this guy is a responsible person at DICE” (via reddit.com)
- “I find this more credible than any information from “official” leakers out there (via reddit.com)
Henderson also seems to be receiving the frustration of some fans, who have taken his information too literally. This is at least evident from a tweet:
The situation is not exactly calmed by EA. Just recently, an official Twitter account for Battlefield made jokes about the date of the beta, which some fans did not find so funny (via Twitter).
Why doesn’t EA just show more?
One can only speculate about the reasons for the overall situation. There is currently simply too little known about the game to draw any conclusions about the state of development.
The leaks about the alpha test have at least provided some clues, but ultimately it was just an alpha and the version was probably several months old.
There are a few variations that explain EA’s behavior and the thin information situation:
- There are indeed problems and delays in development
- EA and DICE want to build hype; it could therefore be part of the marketing strategy around Battlefield 2042
It may also be a mix of these variations. Ultimately, there is nothing to do but wait until there are finally solid pieces of information. Henderson himself at least does not believe that the actual release is in danger (via charlieintel.com).
So far, EA is sticking to September as the timeframe for the release of the open beta. At least that should be reliable. So far.
What date might be possible? One indication could be the direct competitor CoD: Vanguard, which is also starting an open beta phase in September. This will run for pre-order customers from September 16 to September 20.
It is quite possible that EA wants to avoid this date to allow as many players as possible to participate in their own beta without having to choose between the two. Furthermore, it is currently hard to say when it will start.
But what do you think about the situation? Are you as frustrated about the information situation as some other fans? Or are you leaning back comfortably and waiting? Discuss with us in the comments.
Although there is still no official new gameplay, you can already take a look at a leak of the alpha. It shows 11 weapons and how they fire.
