Battlefield 2042 Reveals Patch Notes for September 2024 Update

Battlefield 2042 Reveals Patch Notes for September 2024 Update

Key Takeaways

  • Battlefield 2042‘s next update on September 10 will introduce new modes and content, as well as fix minor issues.
  • Update 8.1.0 brings Breakthrough UH-60 and Control Unlocked modes, ribbons, which will let players earn ribbons faster and unlock a new helicopter.
  • While DICE continues to support Battlefield 2042, EA has begun teasing the next game in the series.

As a seasoned gamer who has weathered through numerous iterations of the Battlefield series, I must say that the upcoming 8.1.0 update for Battlefield 2042 is music to my battle-worn ears. After all, who doesn’t love a good dose of All-Out Warfare? The addition of the UH-60, complete with its new utilities and increased proximity scan range, sounds like a welcome change, especially for those of us who have grown tired of the MV-38 Condor.


On September 10th, the latest update for Battlefield 2042 is set to roll out, offering fresh content and tweaking some aspects of the game. This update marks another step in DICE’s ongoing commitment to the game, as it moves beyond its seasonal content.

First launched in 2021, “Battlefield 2042” is the newest installment in the “Battlefield” series. Upon its debut, “Battlefield 2042” faced negative and mixed feedback due to various technical problems, leaving both critics and players dissatisfied. Some even deemed it a setback compared to previous versions. However, despite not living up to either financial or critical expectations at launch, Electronic Arts (EA) and DICE have continued to update “Battlefield 2042,” resulting in significant improvements over the past three years. The game has seen seven seasons, culminating with the “Turning Point” season, which was released on March 19, 2024.

As a devoted Battlefield 2042 fan, I’m thrilled about EA’s recent announcement of the 8.1.0 update, dubbed 1.59 for last-gen consoles. The star attractions of this update are two exciting new modes, “Breakthrough UH-60” and “Control Unlocked,” available from September 10 to 24. These modes offer a unique opportunity for players to test them out and experiment with all specialists, weapons, gadgets, and vehicles at their disposal.

When Will Battlefield 2042’s Next Patch Be Available?

Battlefield 2042 Reveals Patch Notes for September 2024 Update
  • September 10.

In addition to the major update for Battlefield 2042, several minor tweaks have been made, including rectifying issues with ribbons not displaying correctly in the Shutdown mode, improving AI behavior of soldiers, and more. The developers at DICE may soon unveil the next update, which is rumored to be Battlefield 2042‘s “Dark Protocol” event – a special Halloween celebration planned for October.

Even though Battlefield 2042 is still undergoing updates, Electronic Arts (EA) has begun generating excitement for the upcoming Battlefield title. Notably, EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently assured the community that the next installment in the series will be one of DICE’s most daring and ambitious projects to date.

Enthusiasts are probably thrilled about the upcoming Battlefield installment, but details on the game title, key gameplay elements, and environment remain scarce. There’s been a suggestion that the game will embrace the live service model wholly, and whispers suggest that the next Battlefield could be an open-world game. However, these are just assumptions for now, so it’s best to stay patient until an official announcement is made.

Battlefield 2042 Update 8.1.0 Patch Notes

General Changes

  • Improved the Conquest stat tab to show the correct amount of defensive kills.
  • Fixed the mastery level that’s displayed on highlighted weaponry not correctly updating within the classes screen whilst deployed.
  • Time spent on Objective added to the Scoreboard in the Strike Team mode.
  • Fixed an issue where ribbons were not displayed correctly on the Shutdown game mode at the end of the round.
  • Tentative fix for an issue in Strike Team where equipment dropped in-world during a round wasn’t correctly removed in the next.
  • Fixed an issue where AI soldiers would sometimes stop moving when the AI max health was lowered through Battlefield Portal.
  • Fixed an issue where AI soldiers would take cover waiting for their health to regenerate even when health regeneration was disabled, causing them to wait there indefinitely. You know, sometimes AI doesn’t have intelligence.
  • Fixed an issue where the player option to “Always Use Traversal Sprint” would override gamemodes that have disabled the feature.

Vehicles

  • Vehicle seats without weapons will no longer display an ammo count UI indicator.
  • Active Protection System now available for the EBAA Wildcat

Developer Note: In our recent updates, we took away Irish’s APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel’s capability to intercept anti-vehicle weapons. This change was made to prevent exploitative behaviors that were possible between the gadget and vehicles. Now that this adjustment is live, we are equipping the EBAA Wildcat with its own Active Protection System. This will enable it to engage dynamically with both aircrafts and vehicles.

MV-38 Condor

  • Reduced the transition of flight to vertical and vice versa for the MV-38 Condor.
  • The MV-38 Condor and Mi-240 Super Hind will no longer be available in Breakthrough, replaced with the UH-60.

UH-60

During the shift towards total warfare, the UH-60 has undergone some modifications, which are detailed below:

  • Fixed an issue with the UH-60 where systemic damage was not being applied properly to each part.
  • Fixed an issue with the UH-60 where certain EMP effects were active even if the vehicle was not under EMP situations.
  • The UH-60 is now available on all Conquest maps.
  • The UH-60 will now have two new utilities available within the Battlefield 2042 variant with the Repair System and Cyberwarfare Protection System. These utilities will not be available within the Battlefield Portal variant of the UH-60.
  • Proximity Scan range increased to 40m for the UH-60.
  • Fixed an issue with the UH-60 not showing tooltips when in first-person view.

Read More

2024-09-06 22:34