DICE has unveiled fresh details about the forthcoming modes, rewards, and maps that Battlefield 2042 players can anticipate within the ongoing extended season, as well as a hint at a March release window for Season 7. Battlefield 2042 faced a challenging launch in 2021, drawing heavy criticism from fans due to missing features, balance issues, and numerous server and technical problems. Despite these setbacks, DICE gradually began to reverse the situation by postponing post-launch content and the game's first season.
Currently in the midst of Season 6, Battlefield 2042 has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past few years, thanks to continued support and numerous updates that not only addressed initial issues experienced by players but also introduced significant features such as a scoreboard, class restructuring, and much more. The game has experienced a surge in player numbers in recent months, attributable to free-to-play weekends, limited-time events, and the addition of a smaller map called Redacted, reminiscent of past fan favorites like Metro. With a reinvigorated community, DICE is actively announcing future content plans, including details of what players can anticipate in the coming months.
On Twitter, the official Battlefield account released a roadmap outlining upcoming content until March, unveiling plans for new events, game modes, and rewards. With the extension of Battlefield 2042 Season 6, a January update will bring improved map rotations and other quality-of-life enhancements, in addition to a Lunar New Year event featuring limited-time cosmetic rewards. From February 20 to March 5, the Arkangel Directive Event commences alongside Update 6.4, introducing further quality-of-life improvements. New rewards and bundles are also in the pipeline, with the roadmap highlighting the addition of Discarded and Breakaway to the Control Mode event.
When Can Players Expect Battlefield 2042 Season 7?
Alongside the current Season 6 details, DICE also teased the recently announced launch date for Battlefield 2042 Season 7. While specific details are scarce, the Road to Season 7 image indicates that DICE plans not only to unveil the new content in March but potentially launch it simultaneously. An image of a map was also revealed, featuring storefronts adorned with what appears to be the Chilean Flag.
Despite initial doubts following a troubled launch, Battlefield 2042 has managed to reach a seventh season and seems to be on an upward trajectory. The game has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few years, now vastly different from its 2021 launch. DICE is no stranger to challenging launches, having encountered similar issues with past Battlefield games and even Star Wars Battlefront 2. However, the studio has a track record of rescuing these games over time and molding them into the experience the community had initially hoped for.