Next Battlefield 2042 Updates Address Scoreboard, Overall Performance, And More

Battlefield has a history of bugs and fixes after launch. However, 2042’s launch was marred by an abundance of game-breaking issues that left many fans questioning the staying power of their favorite FPS franchise. DICE has responded to this scrutiny by promising to release a series of updates that will address a variety of problems and implement fan-favorite features. These promises are detailed in a lengthy Twitter thread by Battlefield Direct Communication. An upcoming batch of Battlefield 2042 updates will refresh the in-game scoreboard, address cross-platform VOIP, and amplify/stabilize overall performance. 

The Twitter thread (see above) states that the first update, 3.1, is scheduled to go live tomorrow and “delivers a handful of small fixes and improvements to the game focused around stability.” Moving forward, February is slated to see a bevy of larger-scale changes, including a “Scoreboard Refresh. Below is a WIP screenshot that shows the upcoming quality-of life features such as ribbon progression and match stats.

Also, cross-platform Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), and matchmaking preferences for All-Out Warfare are being worked on. “No updates on these two today,” one thread comment reads. “But we wanted to reassure you all that these are still front of mind and we’ll have more to show and share on these topics further down the line.” According to Battlefield Direct Communication, there’s still much to be done, but players can rest easy knowing the team is hard at work.  

His review: Game Informer video producer Alex Van Aken gave Battlefield 2042 a 7 and concluded, “Battlefield 2042 is an easy recommendation for existing fans or players looking for a modern war game, but I struggle to fully endorse it due to its current lack of polish. As long as DICE continues to publish hotfixes and patches as they have, Battlefield 2042 could eventually become a go-to online shooter, but it’s a shame it was released like this.” Hopefully, this incoming set of fixes can help revitalize the latest chapter in the beloved franchise.

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