Battlefield Fans Point Out 2042’s Biggest Missed Opportunity

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Enthusiasts of the multiplayer first-person shooter game, Battlefield 2042, are vocalizing their dissatisfaction due to the absence of a campaign mode, almost four years since its launch. Despite the surge in interest as fans eagerly anticipate the debut of its successor, Battlefield 6, it appears that this renewed focus is drawing attention back to one of the game’s most frequently criticized aspects.

Following the record-breaking two-weekend open beta for Battlefield 6 in August, which attracted hundreds of thousands of players, a gap emerged in the First-Person Shooter (FPS) gaming scene. This void won’t be filled until Battlefield 6 officially launches on October 10. Consequently, the player count for Battlefield 2042 has surged dramatically. Before the conclusion of the second Battlefield 6 open beta, the peak concurrent players of Battlefield 2042 on Steam was about 13,000, but it skyrocketed post-beta, reaching a high of over 72,000 on August 26. Even as of the last 24 hours, it has remained above 56,000 players.

Battlefield 2042 Players Are Still Missing a Campaign Mode

Despite the game’s renewed fame, some enthusiasts believe that its absence of a campaign represents a missed chance to delve deeper into its almost-future narrative. Reddit user ObeseMorese is one such player highlighting this concern, appreciating the game for its artistic flair and storytelling foundation, yet expressing disappointment that the story took a back seat to emphasize multiplayer features more. The lack of a solo campaign in Battlefield 2042 is unexpected for the series, and elements such as Florida being submerged underwater and large parts of Europe being consumed by wildfires are aspects fans yearn to explore from a narrative-centric standpoint.

Instead of a solo narrative, the backstory of the future world is revealed to players via the specialists in Battlefield 2042, who are fully voiced characters offering their unique perspectives on the climate crisis and its impact on political instability. Many gamers have expressed that they could have formed stronger bonds with these characters if there was a more developed storyline for them to follow. Some players are also dissatisfied with the specialist system’s execution, particularly because it removed the class system, leading some to feel like they were battling numerous identical characters.

Luckily for players who might feel disappointed, Battlefield 6 is planned to offer a complete single-player mode in 2027, where a fractured NATO clashes with the private military company Pax Armata. Positioning itself nearer to current events, it’s expected to be more realistic, but many enthusiasts lament the omission of a campaign in Battlefield 2042.

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2025-08-27 23:15