“Repair 2042 Damage” Battlefield 6’s Leaked Trophy References Explained

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Battlefield games are generally known for having achievable Trophy lists, with the exception of Battlefield 2042. Its always-online requirement and often empty Hazard Zone made it a bit different. Usually, getting the Platinum Trophy in a Battlefield game involves completing the single-player campaign or War Stories at least once, and making sure to complete specific tasks during missions to unlock achievements. After that, players will focus on multiplayer goals like leveling up, earning ribbons for assisting teammates with repairs and revives, and similar accomplishments. Battlefield 6 doesn’t change this formula; it has the typical objectives you’d find in a military shooter. However, it stands out because the achievement objectives and names include clever references and nods to the series’ history.

You can find the list of achievements for Battlefield 6 on sites such as PlayStation Trophies. It’s common for all game achievements (Trophies) to show up online about a week before the game is released.

Battlefield 6’s Big 2042 Joke Explained

The standout achievement is definitely the “Wrench Monkey” Trophy, which playfully references the previous game, Battlefield 2042. Although Battlefield 2042 has improved significantly since its release and is now in a much better condition, many long-time fans still remember its initial issues. The game launched with numerous bugs, maps that were too big and didn’t offer enough protection, specialists who didn’t feel true to the Battlefield spirit, and a lack of essential features like scoreboards – all of which led to a negative reception when Battlefield 2042 first came out.

Some believe that Battlefield 2042 hurt the reputation of the Battlefield series, meaning Battlefield 6 needed to be exceptional to regain players’ trust. It appears BF Studios recognizes this, as evidenced by the goal for the “Wrench Monkey” achievement. Players must repair a total of 2042 damage to vehicles in multiplayer to unlock it. This straightforward task, combined with the specific number, clearly references the previous game. Just as the new game’s developers had to fix the problems caused by Battlefield 2042, players must also repair damage to vehicles if they want to earn all the Trophies in the latest Battlefield installment.

Explaining Battlefield 6’s Many Other Trophy References

Battlefield 6 isn’t just clever in one way; players can find many other nods to the past by checking out the list of PlayStation Trophies for strange, specific numbers or recognizable names. Here are a few examples of these references:

  • Punished — Players get this Trophy for earning 129 multiplayer kills, and when combined with the name, it’s clear that this is a nod to the Marvel anti-hero Punisher. Specifically, it references his debut in issue #129 of The Amazing Spider-Man, which released in 1974.
  • Sergeant Redford — For reaching level 25 in multiplayer, players receive this Trophy, which is a callback to the campaign character Sarge from Bad Company 2.
  • Lance Corporal Matkovic — Acquired at multiplayer rank 14, this is a reference to a Battlefield 3 campaign character.
  • Private First Class Montes — Another tribute to a BF3 campaign character, unlocked at level 9. The character’s ranks likely match the ones tied to the levels players hit themselves in multiplayer.
  • Command and Conquest 2 — Unlocked by securing 128 objectives in Conquest, this is a clear homage to the Command and Conquer franchise.
  • Super Bomb man — While this could potentially be a Super Bomberman reference, the associated image featuring Superman’s trunks suggests that it’s meant to represent The Man of Steel instead.
  • Stolz der Nation — A somewhat niche Inglorious Basterds reference, this achievement shares a name with the short film Eli Roth directed to promote the main movie. It’s a piece of in-universe propaganda about the sniper Frederick Zoller, which explains the objective of getting 250 sniper kills as a recon.
  • Medal of Honor — Earned for getting 414 “acts of valor” in multiplayer, which are basically the stand-in for ribbons. This is very likely a reference to the Medal of Honor franchise owned by EA that DICE made two games for back in 2010 and 2012.
  • A Joyful Nurse — If players get a staggering 1996 revives they’ll unlock this achievement, which is a clear nod to Pokemon’s Nurse Joy thanks to the number. The Pokemon character first appeared in the video games with 1996’s Pokemon Red and Green.
  • First Blood 2 — Acquired for getting 10 takedowns in a single match, this difficult achievement is an obvious nod to the Rambo films given its title, with the game’s melee takedowns utilizing a knife like Rambo did for several of his kills. Given how hard this could be to do in a traditional match, Battlefield Portal’s bot lobbies could be a big help for achievement hunters who want it.

Besides a handful of challenging multiplayer Trophies, such as the previously mentioned “First Blood 2,” Battlefield players should be able to earn a Platinum trophy in BF6 without too much difficulty. The Trophy list requires completing just one single-player mission on the hardest setting, with most Trophies awarded for finishing campaign missions and doing extra tasks within them. Even though the objectives aren’t overly complicated, getting 100% completion should be enjoyable because of the amusing nods and Easter eggs included in the list.

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2025-10-03 23:04