Battlefield 2042 Players Aren’t Happy With the New Lynx Sniper Rifle

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On August 18, Battlefield 2042 unexpectedly received an update that included two new weapons. However, one of these additions, the Lynx Sniper Rifle, has been met with criticism from the gaming community due to its wide bullet spread. Players have even gone as far as to call it “the worst sniper rifle in the game,” with one user demonstrating just how poorly the weapon performs.

Initially, Battlefield 2042 faced a barrage of criticism due to various issues upon release. This 2021 game transported players into a semi-future battlefield brimming with advanced weaponry, new terrains, and other innovations. Regrettably, the reception EA and DICE anticipated didn’t materialize as the game was met with a barrage of negative reviews from both gamers and critics. A torrent of complaints arose concerning the absence of a server browser, scoreboard, numerous bugs, glitches, and other problems. However, DICE has persistently worked to address these issues, releasing a continuous flow of updates. With Battlefield 6 now approaching, the lifespan of 2042 is drawing to a close, but that hasn’t deterred the studio from delivering one last update to bid a stylish farewell to the game.

Battlefield 2042 Player Shows the Lynx’s Awful Bullet Spread

After wrapping up the open beta for Battlefield 6 on August 18, DICE offered players a compelling incentive to re-engage with Battlefield 2042 through a new update, Patch 9.2.0. This update welcomed back iconic maps like Iwo Jima, along with weapons such as the Lynx Sniper Rifle and KFS2000 Assault Rifle. The Lynx Sniper Rifle is initially exclusive to those who participated in the Battlefield 6 open beta but will eventually be accessible to all gamers at a later date. Interestingly, some players might not feel they’re missing out, as Reddit user AnonymousIndividual has criticized the Lynx in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit, labeling it “the worst Sniper Rifle in the game,” demonstrating its excessive bullet spread that makes it practically impractical for use.

The brief clip demonstrates the player attempting to shoot an opponent directly in the head, yet somehow failing to hit. “Sometimes it lands where you aim, sometimes it doesn’t,” the player remarked. It appears that many other players of Battlefield 2042 share this sentiment, as evidenced by another user’s comment: “This is terrible; either you need to press your gun right against your enemy or avoid it altogether.

As a devoted Battlefield fan, I must admit that the initial reception for the Lynx Sniper Rifle wasn’t entirely favorable. However, the recent update has managed to lure me, along with many other fans, back into the fray of Battlefield 2042. This year’s title is experiencing a significant resurgence on Steam, with the game peaking at over 20,000 concurrent players – a feat not achieved in almost a year! While the exact number of players on PlayStation and Xbox aren’t publicly disclosed, it’s safe to assume that they too are rejoining the battlefields. The latest update seems to be the catalyst for this triumphant return.

It’s plausible that the surge in players for Battlefield 2042 is fueled by the excitement generated by Battlefield 6‘s recent open beta weekends. Since the beta has ended, fans eager to satiate their appetite for Battlefield gaming have turned to Battlefield 2042. Moreover, with a host of free rewards now accessible in Battlefield 2042, some of which are applicable at the launch of Battlefield 6, EA and DICE have provided a compelling incentive for the community to reconsider

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2025-08-19 14:39