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Battlefield 2042 is the latest entry in DICE's sandbox-driven FPS franchise. Set in a world on the brink of collapse, players get to partake in massive 128-player battles on large-scale maps that feature dynamic weather hazards. In this Battlefield installment, the environment is as much of a threat as the enemy team.
Battlefield 2042: Every Map, Ranked From Worst To Best
How does 2042's map roster compare to previous Battlefield titles?Surviving in a battlefield as chaotic as 2042's will require extensive knowledge of this game's systems and a dash of creativity. This walkthrough will help you get the most out of your 2042 experience. We'll be covering how specialists work, the basics of each mode, and more advanced topics and strategies.
Updated October 30, 2023, by Charles Burgar: Battlefield 2042 has seen some massive changes since we originally made this hub page, enough to warrant a radical update to this article. Now that the game's foundation has settled for a few seasons, we have updated this hub page with all of our updated specialist guides, tier lists, and more. Articles have been better organized and subdivided into sections for ease of use, and we've created new guides for all post-launch specialists. A few more weapon guides were also added.
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Getting Started In Battlefield 2042
DICE has made some major changes to the core Battlefield formula with this installment. Classes have been subdivided into specialists, dynamic weather is now a threat, capturing flags in Conquests has slightly changed with the inclusion of Sectors, and much, much more. If you're a newcomer to the Battlefield franchise or a long-time veteran, the guides below should help you get accustomed to all of 2042's changes and additions.
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Getting Started In Battlefield 2042
DICE has made some major changes to the core Battlefield formula with this installment. Classes have been subdivided into specialists, dynamic weather is now a threat, capturing flags in Conquests has slightly changed with the inclusion of Sectors, and much, much more. If you're a newcomer to the Battlefield franchise or a long-time veteran, the guides below should help you get accustomed to all of 2042's changes and additions.
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Specialist Guides
Battlefield games are known for their large sandboxes, squad play, and the untold carnage that can unfold in a given match. Learning the ins and outs of each Specialist and their gadgets can open the flood gates for creative strategies.
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Weapon Guides And Tier Lists
Each weapon in 2042 features over a dozen attachments for players to experiment with. When you consider specialists and gadgets as well, there's a surprising amount of loadout variance available here. Thankfully, we've created a series of guides that will cover the best loadouts tied to 2042's most popular weapons.
