Start Playing Battlefield 2042 on November 12 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members with EA Play are able to jump in to start gaming starting Friday, November 12. Battlefield 2042 with Early Access, a 10-hour trial that’s full of iconic Battlefield gameplay moments leading up to the game’s global launch on November 19, letting you play All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and the community-driven Battlefield Portal game modes.

Hazard Zone, for those who don’t know, is a brand-new mode launching for the first time with Battlefield 2042 You will be assigned to a small squad of four people who are tasked with retrieving Data Drives and locating them from scattered, crashed satellites. This is where the challenge lies: you’ll be competing against other squads who share the same goal.

And it’s not just about trying to be the first squad to retrieve the data drives; it’s also about being able to get to the extraction point with your data drive collection before a massive storm enters the area, wiping everyone one (if an enemy squad doesn’t do so first). Our first look preview gives you a complete overview of all Hazard Zone issues.

Having recently gone hands-on with this new game type, we found there’s a tremendous depth to this game mode, where choosing the right mix of Specialist, weapons, gadgets, and Tactical Upgrades is key to survival. So, we thought we’d offer a few helpful tips to help you and your squad hit the ground running when Early Access for Battlefield 2042 The event will be held on Friday, 11/11/12

Hazard Zone Tips

A Data Drive Scanner is not necessary for everyone

One of the most important (and free) pieces of equipment in Hazard Zone is the Data Drive Scanner — this is used to scan the field and locate a Data Drive. Make sure you coordinate with your squad while you’re in the pre-match Loadout screen to determine Who will be responsible for this task, because not everyone needs a Data Drive Scanner – you should try and create the most well-balanced squad to succeed in Hazard Zone. Data Drive scanning can be assigned to a single person so that the other members of your crew have the option of using their spare equipment to scan data.

It’s Okay to Retreat

Chances are very good you’ll encounter other teams fighting over the same Data Drive collection, either player squads or AI-controlled Occupying Forces. Although it may be tempting to join an opposing team to take control of the Data Drive, you have plenty of options. If the fighting gets too hot, there’s no shame in retreating to a different, less hostile location. Take note: Your goal here are the Data Drives, not your kill streak, and you’ll get a bigger net reward for the number you successfully extract.

Be sure to get to the last extraction point early

The match will have two extractions. If your team is determined to fight for the Last Extraction, you can make it a very exciting (and enjoyable) experience. Everyone tries to get on the last CV-38 Condor to be safely flown home. In our experience, once you learn the Last Extraction Point location, it’s best to prioritize getting there and setting a solid defensive position to ward off other squads. And don’t think that once you’re inside the Condor you’re good to go. You can continue fighting until your counter reaches zero. Get a Bonus: If you happen to repel these squads and there’s still time left, try to grab their dropped Data Drives to add to your collection.  

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members with EA Play are able to jump in and play Hazard Zone, along with other modes such as All-Out Warfare or Battlefield Portal. Early Access begins for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Battlefield 2042This will be available on November 12. Also, you can pre-order Battlefield 2042 Ultimate EditionAnd Battlefield 2042 Gold EditionYou can start playing as soon as Early Access begins. We’ll have some more share in the lead up to next week’s global launch for Battlefield 2042So keep checking Xbox Wire.