As Battlefield 2042 enters its 4th season Dice the creators have just announced that a new major update will be released on February 28th. They also released the full changelog with the announcement, which sees the game updated to version 4.0.
Battlefield 2042 Version 4.0
While there are plenty of boring tweaks and fixes, some of the more exciting parts of the update that we are looking forward to try are the new map (Flashpoint), and a new specialist called Camilaa Blasco. Furthermore, there have been a few new guns and vehicles added to the game, which I’m sure will be plenty of fun too!
The patch will be full of a few weapon tweaks to improve the game’s balance and a number of bug fixes. Of course, the patch will immediately start once your launcher is opened, but keep in mind you can’t play until it is updated.
Battlefield 2042 Changelog
New Content
New Map: Flashpoint
New Specialist: Camila Blasco
New Vehicle: CAV-Brawler
New Weaponry: AC9 SMG, RM68 Assault Rifle, RPT-31 LMG and Super 500 Shotgun
New Gadget: SPH Explosive Launcher
New Vault Weaponry: SVD and Type 88 LMG
General Improvements
The End of Round sequence now explains what will happen after this transition phase. For example, if you switch sides if you stay in the lobby. You’ll now also be presented with a prompt to confirm if you’d like to exit – this will help reduce accidental quitting to the main menu.
Fixed issue where reaching Extraction Streak 3 in Hazard Zone with Crawford and Zain wouldn’t unlock the Risk Worth Taking Player Card Background
Fixed an issue that would cause vehicle icons to flicker while the big map was open.
Increasing the size of the minimap will no longer also increase the size of the icons.
Added an option to allow customization of the scale of the minimap icons.
Added an option for the scale of the minimap icons to scale with the view distance of the minimap (Enabled by Default).
Fixed an issue that was causing the visuals of a ping to display incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where the base circle VFX on a location ping was sometimes missing.
Controller Mapping
As part of update 3.2.0 and the Return to the Class System, the Default Mappings for Controller Layouts were updated to accommodate the addition of the new Class Gadget slot, and accompanying gameplay changes. Due to these changes, we’ll need to reset Custom Layouts for controllers. As part of this update, we’ll reset the following binding options in order to avoid any further conflict with the new default layouts:
Throw Grenade
Switch Primary Weapon / Open Plus Menu
Plus Menu Navigation (Choosing of Attachments)
Battlefield Portal
Portal – Battlefield 3 – Fixed an issue with the SMAW / RPG-7V2 where the rocket was deflected into the ground when the user was shooting into a fence.
Portal – Battlefield 3 – Fixed an issue where the SFX for detonation was not functioning properly when using a C4 remote detonation.
Custom Portal experiences that have PvP AI (but not PvE) and no other change than to the map list will have Ribbons XP enabled, Mastery Progression up to Tier 12 and Weekly Missions enabled instead of the usual Restricted XP.
Maps Breakaway
The Penguins have filled in a hole near B1 that players were unable to get out of if they had fallen victim to it. Pesky penguins.
Fixed a visual issue with the billowing smoke from the two silos near the waste pools.
Kaleidoscope
Fixed an issue where sector lines between Sectors D and C were overlapping while playing Conquest.
Stranded
Fixed an issue where players were sometimes spawned within a container on FFA and Gun Master FFA modes.
Fixed an issue where the cinematic camera during the intro would sometimes behave incorrectly on Conquest.
Spearhead
Fixed an issue while playing Conquest Assault where a player spawned OOB when trying to deploy on the “A” Capture Point.
Soldier
Improved the consistency of Melee takedowns for standing and crouching soldiers.
Improved prone behaviour on steep slopes.
Also improved zipline behaviour when a vehicle was parked near the same location as the zipline.
Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause the camera to become stuck while using a ladder.
Fixed an issue which was causing audio to play from the wrong direction while in a downed state.
Also fixed an issue that caused the icon of selected weapons to disappear when climbing a ladder.
Specialists Casper
Fixed an issue that caused Casper’s OVP-Recon Drone to be able to destroy certain map objects it wasn’t intended to.
Crawford
Fixed an issue that resulted in no health bar being present while repairing Boris’ Sentry Gun and Ranger whilst playing as Crawford.
Dozer
Fixed an issue that caused the throwing knife to generate a ricochet bullet when hitting Dozer’s Ballistic Shield
Falck
Fixed an issue that caused shockwaves from explosions to interrupt Falck’s self-heal interaction.
Lis
Reduced the maximum range of Lis’ G-84 TGM from 600m to 475m.
Reduced the boost speed of Lis’ G-84 TGM from 150m/s to 110m/s.
Tightened the turning angles of Lis’ G-84 TGM.
Adjusted the input clamping when boosting with G-84 TGM in accordance with the new turning angles.
Reduced the acceleration modifier when boosting with Lis G-84 TGM from 1.85x force to 1.15x force.
Paik
Fixed an issue that caused Paik to be unable to use her EMG-X Scanner in the passenger seats
Zain
Fixed an issue where the sound which would play when updating the airburst distance from Zains’ XM370A Airburst Rifle was being triggered in instances where it shouldn’t.
Gadgets
Fixed an issue where the EMP Grenade did not disable some vehicular weaponry or trigger any visual VFX as intended.
Fixed an issue where some Gadgets were able to hit enemy soldiers through autonomous gates
Also fixed an issue where using the T-UGS would cause an unwanted screen shake.
Fixed an issue where the SFX for the detonation remote on C5 would not play properly.
The Assault will now be able to carry a maximum of two Med Pens. Upon spawn, you will still have one available to you.
Fixed an issue with the M18 Claymore so that it has a forward-facing explosion exclusively.
The M18 Claymore will no longer be capable of destroying building walls, this is to bring it more in line with its intent
Adjusted the AT Mine so that it blends into the terrain better.
Fixed issue where damaging a player-operated Mounted Vulcan would result in receiving Vehicle Assist XP when a teammate destroyed it
Location pings will no longer display when pinging a neutral Mounted Vulcan.
Vehicles
Fixed an issue where Air Radar was present while the minimap is disabled.
Updated the crosshair for the UAV-1 Drone.
Fixed an issue with the Active Protection System on vehicles that would sometimes cause VFX to apply twice on the successful interception.
Fixed an issue where vehicle wheels would sometimes move while in an elevator.
Also fixed an issue that caused both crosshairs on the M5C Bolte to show hit markers when the missiles were equipped.
Updated the rangefinder in vehicles to go to 100+ instead of 200+
Using a knife on a light vehicle now has a reduced impact, we’ve previously stated that we haven’t invented adamantium for knives and that is still the case.
Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause tracers to spawn offset while firing the Canister Pod on vehicles.
Enabled threat detection system audio cue for passengers in EMKV90-TOR as intended.
While piloting or driving a vehicle, lock-on sounds will no longer play for any passengers.
APS will no longer remain active after a vehicle has been hacked.
Brake lights on vehicles have had their brightness toned down while on Stranded.
Aircraft specific
Made lift and drag improvements on the aileron and elevator areas of Jet Aircraft to allow for smoother pitching.
Improved pitch down to now turns faster than pitching up as intended.
VTOL mode will now correctly activate and deactivate for the F35 and Condor
Made adjustments to the F35 turning rate to be more in line, and in competition against the SU-57 Felon.
Weapons
Fixed a visual issue that was present on the PKS-07 scope while ADS’ing.
Fixed an issue where using a Bipod against any surface would decrease dispersion by 40% instead of the intended 20%.
Also fixed an issue where weapon stats were sometimes showing up in both the pros and cons fields within the collection menu.
AC-42
The AC-42 will no longer clip through the screen when opening the Plus Menu.
MTAR-21
Fixed an issue where the MTAR-21 had the incorrect headshot multiplier.
The MTAR-21 heavy barrel attachment now affects recoil, dispersion, bullet velocity and ROF.
Fixed the issue where the MTAR-21 didn’t display Burst as an available fire mode in the weapon details.
M416
Fixed an issue where the M416 had the incorrect headshot multiplier.
NVK-22
NVK-22 no longer has a broken reload animation while supplying.
NVK-22 will no longer shoot 2 times if holding the fire button during the reload animation.