Powered by cutting-edge technology that pushes the capabilities of next generation hardware, the game drops players into a near-future, all-out-war experience that includes the franchise’s hallmark, game-changing destruction.

Featuring matches filled with up to 128 players and massive-scale maps on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PCs (Xbox One and PS4 are capped at 64 players and reduced map sizes), this unprecedented scale adds a new dimension to multiplayer battles.

Battlefield 2042 also ups the action with the inclusion of real-time events that reshape the battlefield and tactical combat. All new weapons, vehicles and gadgets give players the freedom to be strategic and create jaw-dropping, only-in-Battlefield moments.

In Battlefield 2042, the world is on the brink. Shortages of food, energy and clean water have led to dozens of failed nations, creating the greatest refugee crisis in human history. Among these Non-Patriated, or No-Pats, are families, farmers, engineers - and even soldiers. Amidst this crisis, the United States and Russia draw the world into an all-out war. No-Pat Specialists join both sides, not fighting for a flag, but for the future of the Non-Patriated in this new world.

Players will jump into the boots of Specialists, an all-new type of playable soldier for the franchise. Inspired by the traditional four Battlefield classes, Specialists will be equipped with their own unique Specialist Trait and Specialty, and will have fully customizable loadouts. As a Specialist, players will have access to a cutting-edge arsenal of weapons, equipment and vehicles to use in battle. These powerful new tools give creative players a wealth of options as they find the perfect combination to fit their play style and outsmart and outgun opponents on the battlefield.

Available February 28, Battlefield 2042’s Season 4: Eleventh Hour brings an array of new content to the game, including a brand new map, Specialist, weapons, vehicle and more, including 100 new tiers of Battle Pass content.

These core content additions will be available to all players as part of the Free tier in Battlefield 2042’s Battle Pass; additional cosmetic items can be earned through a Premium version of the Battle Pass.

In Season 4, the Battlefield moves to South Africa with players battling head-to-head in the new map, Flashpoint. The rocky landscapes of the region allow vehicles to roam and take cover outside, while the ample interior spaces - including an underground tunnel - will have players caught up in close-quarters combat on foot and in vehicles.

Battlefield 2042’s newest Specialist is ambush expert Camila “Blasco”, who can use her reconnaissance training and customized tactical gear to move through the landscape without alerting any motion-based technology. Her X6-Infiltration Device prevents lock-ons from hostile devices, interferes with active spotting technology and creates dead zones, pinpointing and revealing enemy tech within its range until destroyed or deactivated. 

The Season 4 roster will also feature an arsenal of new weapons, a new vehicle and gadget. The new short-range, pump action Super 500 Shotgun Sidearm is compact and meant for breaching purposes – but can also be adapted for extremely close quarter combat. The RM68 is an adaptable assault rifle loaded with a built-in silencer, offering counter-weight for improved stability and recoil control. The lightweight AC9 SMG has special receiver ergonomics to maximize control in fast hipfire exchanges. The new RPT-31 LMG has a low-rate-of-fire, heavy hitting rounds, a very fast bullet speed and a unique “flip-scope” attachment. Beyond these weapons, the SPH Explosive Launcher gadget’s sticky explosives are capable of attaching to players, objects and vehicles, making it the perfect destruction tool and anti-infantry combat weapon.

Players will soon be able to traverse through small spaces and protect soldiers in the new vehicle, the CAV-Brawler. Functioning as a team spawner, it allows allies to spawn next to the vehicle, even when full. This maneuverable IFV type vehicle is complete with active threat detection and a close defense system that throws grenades in all directions, combating infantry threads in close proximity. 

Players can continue to define their role on the battlefield in Season 4 with the most recent Class System update, which assigns Specialists into one of four classic and familiar classes: Assault, Engineer, Recon and Support. The Class System also redefines the gear and equipment Specialists will have access to, creating a more structured and understandable role for players. In addition, players can also expect to see a re-worked version of the Discarded map later this season, featuring improved sightlines and visibility, variety of cover to improve infantry combat, better control points, entirely new areas on the map and more. More details on the re-work will be shared in the next Development Update soon.

Battlefield 2042 includes 3 distinct multiplayer experiences:

• All-Out Warfare - the next generation of fan-favorite modes Conquest and Breakthrough, featuring the largest maps ever for the franchise and for the first time, up to 128 players (on XSX, PS5 and PC). Experience the intensity of All-Out Warfare in large-scale battles like never before on maps filled with dynamic weather, dangerous environmental hazards and spectacular world events that see tornadoes rip across the map and sandstorms block out the sun.
• Hazard Zone - an all-new, high-stakes, squad-based game-type for the Battlefield franchise that is a modern take on the multiplayer experience that is distinctly DICE but very different from All-Out Warfare’s Conquest or Breakthrough modes.
• Portal Mode - A first for the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield Portal is a community-driven platform designed to offer a huge variety of imaginative experiences by giving players the tools to set their own rules and build their own definitive Battlefield experience - and share them with other people.

All Out Warfare launches with seven maps total. Let’s take a quick tour of those:

• Kaleidoscope [Sogdo, South Korea] This cityscape features dense roadways and skyscrapers that can be explored, or if you’ve a wingsuit, leapt off. It’s here that a tornado that dwarves the glittering buildings will make its presence known.
• Manifest [Brani Island, Singapore] Supply lines are under threat in this key location for global trade.
• Orbital [Kourou, French Guiana] Players will battle in the shadow of a towering space rocket pad that’s counting down to an imminent launch. 
• Discarded [Alang, India] Clash around, through and on top of massive ship hulks and the surrounding cranes.
• Renewal [Eastern Desert, Egypt] Wrestle for control of an agriculture technology centre in the Egyptian Desert.
• Hourglass [Doha, Qatar] An approaching sandstorm will shift the tide of war taking place at the heart of a city.
• Breakaway [Queen Maud Land, Antarctica] From hot deserts to icy landscapes: oil and gas are the key resources being fought over here. Insert on the mountaintops with a wingsuit and you can dive into industrial buildings below.

Post launch, Battlefield 2042’s first year promises four seasons of content, bringing with them four new Specialists plus new locations. Each season is marked by a new Battle Pass. EA confirms that new locations will be accessible to all players.

Battlefield 2042 is available for Xbox One, PS4, PC ($59.99), for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 ($69.99).