Battlefield 2042 Update 8.4.1: Major Fixes You Can’t Miss!

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Summary

  • EA has released a new Battlefield 2042 update for February 2025, addressing various issues and introducing improvements to the game.
  • Issues with aiming, guided missiles, damage calculations, and more were all fixed.
  • The update is now available for Battlefield 2042 players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

For February 2025, Electronic Arts has rolled out a fresh update for Battlefield 2042, incorporating numerous fixes and enhancements across different game elements. This update is now accessible to players using PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and personal computers.

Battlefield 2042 experienced a lengthy period of improvement following its controversial debut in 2021. Initially plagued with technical issues, the game transformed into a satisfying and enjoyable addition to the Battlefield series through ongoing developer support, frequent updates, new content additions, and consistent player feedback integration. In 2025, Electronic Arts (EA) started the year strong by launching a substantial update on January 21st, enriching the gameplay experience. Although EA is now focusing its resources on the upcoming installment in the franchise, it remains committed to keeping Battlefield 2042 engaging and up-to-date.

Similar to past updates for Battlefield 2042, Patch 8.4.1 focuses on resolving issues, correcting errors, and adding user-friendly enhancements. Players were finding it difficult to aim in specific scenarios, such as immediately after reloading or while transitioning between vehicle seats, and this update addresses those difficulties. Additionally, a short wait period has been implemented when changing stances from the IFV’s driver seat, meaning players must pause for a moment before they can resume firing.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed some exciting updates in the latest patch! Now, guided missiles respond realistically to flares, just like other types of missiles. The Warhead ability has been fixed to deal the right amount of increased damage on the BMP. When it comes to vehicles, there have been adjustments to damage calculations based on size, and the Sd.Kfz. 251 now functions correctly when tracking wheel damage. Previously, some players could bypass the grapple hook cooldown, but that’s no longer a thing after patch 8.4.1. A few other tweaks have been made to minor aspects of the game as well.

Approximately four years after the debut of “Battlefield 2042”, Electronic Arts (EA) is currently developing the next installment in the series. At this point, specifics about the game remain scarce, but what we do know is that it will employ a live-service model. As per EA’s CEO, this upcoming “Battlefield” title boasts the largest development team the franchise has ever seen, with EA Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect all contributing to its creation.

A few weeks back, a supposed ex-developer of the Battlefield series divulged details about the upcoming game, urging fans to manage their anticipation and expressing thoughts on the series’ evolving strategy. As per the source, the next title will incorporate seasons, a battle pass system, and a mode similar to Warzone. As the community eagerly awaits further news on the new release, Electronic Arts (EA) is still providing updates for Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042 Update 8.4.1 Patch Notes

  • Fixed a few different situations where aiming down sights would not properly zoom in your view to the correct magnification. This could for example happen when you ADS quickly after a reload or while jumping between seats in vehicles.
  • Switching between the first and second stance of the driver seat with the IFV now has a brief cooldown time before the weapon is ready to fire.
  • Guided missiles on the IFVs will now interact with the flares like the rest of the missiles.
  • Improved Warhead ability now correctly applies the increased damage on the BMP.
  • Slight adjustment to the damage relation between the vehicle and other assets.
  • Reduced AP rounds damage relation vs medium armored vehicles.
  • Draugr now has hints for its free-look input.
  • SD. KFZ 251 vehicle now correctly tracks wheel damage when disabled.
  • Fixed an issue where under certain scenarios, the player could bypass the grapple hook cooldown.
  • Fixed an issue where The Swift Harvest Skin obscures the 1.25 Iron Sight of the Target 8T Sight on the DM7.
  • Fixed an issue where Paik’s “Gwisin” headgear flickers when used with “Quantum Shift” body.
  • The Scatter Grenade now tracks properly in the statistics tab.

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2025-02-03 22:40