BATTLEFIELD 2042 FAQ

How does the Battle Pass work?

Earn points to progress your Battle Pass tier and gain rewards, up to tier 100. Points can be earned from one of two sources: earning XP from matches and completing weekly missions. Each 10 points earned progresses one Battle Pass tier, granting you rewards like weapons, vehicles, skins, and more.

What is the difference between Free and Premium tiers in the Battle Pass?

There are 30 Free tiers with gameplay and cosmetic rewards in the Battle Pass, available for everyone to progress and earn**. The other 70 tiers are considered Premium and require access to Premium Battle Pass† through an upgrade for each season.

How can I upgrade to the Premium Battle Pass?

You can upgrade to the Premium Battle Pass in four ways:
- Purchase it from the Battle Pass menu
- Purchase it from the in-game Store
- Purchase it from the Fast-Track Pack in-game Store
- Purchase it through the Battle Pass Ultimate Pack

What is Tier Skipping?

Tier Skipping lets you instantly advance one tier in the Battle Pass. Partial progress toward the next tier is preserved. Only Premium Battle Pass owners can use the Tier Skip feature.

What is obtainable within a Battle Pass?

The rewards of the Battle Pass free tiers include gameplay items such as weapons and a vehicle, plus additional cosmetics for everyone to earn.

With a Premium Battle Pass, you also get access to the tiers consisting of sought-after Legendary and Epic cosmetics, plus Battlefield Coins.

Do I need to pay for the Premium Battle Pass to unlock the new gameplay content?

No, all the gameplay content unlockable through the Battle Pass are on free tiers, so any player can earn them.

Upgrading to the Premium Battle Pass only unlocks additional cosmetic items.

What is your philosophy on progression and economy in Battlefield 2042?

You can learn more about our philosophy on treating all players equal as well as player progression, the economy, and more here.

Where can I find my Ultimate Edition content?

Once you’ve bought the Elite Edition or the Elite Upgrade Pack, you can find all hardware and cosmetics items in the Collections menu. You will get access to content from all four seasons of Battlefield 2042. That includes over 17 maps, more than 35 weapons, over 25 vehicles, and all 14 specialists. You will also get the exclusive Lost World Epic Cosmetics Bundle.

What does “reimagined experiences” mean?

Alongside the creative suite, Battlefield™ Portal includes reimagined content from three of Battlefield’s most popular titles. We're talking about the maps, weapons, gadgets, vehicles, factions, and classes from each respective game – all reimagined for the visual standards of Battlefield 2042. You can take aim with your M1 in a fully reimagined Battle of the Bulge or shoot across the sky in a jet at the Caspian Border.

Are there Community Servers?

In Battlefield™ Portal, players can host servers where they can run custom games or use preset modes, like Conquest, Team Deathmatch, Rush, and other fan-favorites. These servers are created when you make a match and then shut down once the server is empty.

What is the Builder and what can I create with it?

While the Settings allow you to change many specific conditions with the flick of a switch, the Logic Editor lets you define rules, victory conditions, consequences of specific in-game events (like setting a reward or punishment for a player scoring a kill), and even more to create custom game modes that aren’t possible to create with the Settings alone. While the maps are reimagined for the Battlefield™ Portal experience, it’s important to note that they aren't editable.

Can I use and play my created content outside of Battlefield™ Portal?

Battlefield™ Portal allows players to follow and share servers. Some of the most creative and popular player-created experiences will be featured in official curated playlists in the server browser, making it convenient for you to find fun and inventive new matches the moment you load into Battlefield™ Portal.

What platforms can I play on?

You can play Battlefield 2042 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 consoles, along with PC on Steam, The EA App, and the Epic Games store.

What game modes can I play in Battlefield 2042?

Experience All-Out Warfare where Conquest and Breakthrough have never looked or played better. Battle across land, air, and sea in frantic multiplayer fights. Change the rules of war and discover unexpected battles across the wide universe of Battlefield in the Battlefield™ Portal. And join a four-member squad, to locate and retrieve critical Data Drives scattered throughout the battlefield, while fighting opposing squads with the same objective, and Occupying Forces in Battlefield™ Hazard Zone. Learn more on the Game Modes page.

How many players does Battlefield 2042 support?

For the first time in Battlefield’s history, 128 players can join the all-out war at the same time**. This colossal player count equals entirely new gameplay opportunities and epic Battlefield moments.

What are the maps in Battlefield 2042?

You can learn about all the vast, dynamic maps of Battlefield 2042 on the Maps Page. Set across the globe, these massive battlefields will give you an even greater sense of spectacular, large-scale war, and have been crafted through a revamped design philosophy.

How can the maps change during matches?

You'll experience ever-changing battle conditions and gameplay challenges on the Battlefield 2042 maps. Adapt on-the-fly to dynamic events and storms, such as sandstorms in the deserts of Qatar, a rocket launching from French Guiana’s Space Centre, and tornadoes threatening South Korea’s concrete jungles.

What are Classes?

The Specialists of Battlefield 2042 are divided into four Classes: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon – each with its own strengths on the battlefield. Use the unique Class Gadgets and Weapon Proficiencies to assist your team and secure victory. Learn all about the different Classes here.

What are Specialists?

Specialists are the No-Pat soldiers you fight as in Battlefield 2042. They are divided into the game's four Classes and have unique Traits, Gadgets, and Weapon Proficiencies that fit different play styles.

Choosing and equipping your Specialist lets you define your role on the battlefield, form custom-made squads, and empower yourself to take on any battle situation. Learn about all the currently available Specialists here.

What weapons, vehicles, and other equipment are available in Battlefield 2042?

You can use a full roster of cutting-edge weapons, vehicles, jets, helis, and all-new equipment inspired by the near-future of 2042. Summon the Ranger, a robotic dog built for battle, use the Syrette Pistol to heal squad members from afar, employ a grappling hook to reach new places, don a wingsuit, deploy a recon drone, and more.

What are the live service plans for Battlefield 2042?

We’re taking a new approach to live service for a Battlefield game where players will be given the services and evolution they have come to expect from modern multiplayer games, all aimed at keeping the community playing together for years to come.

We're evolving our world and expanding on the fiction through Seasons, each one lasting for about three months. Every Season will come with a new free and paid-for Battle Pass, delivering new content to chase after.

In our first year of live service, we will deliver four Seasons, with four Battle Passes, four new Specialists, along with more fresh content. To see more information on the latest Season just click on the link in the top menu.

*CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/disclaimers FOR DETAILS.

**Xbox One and PlayStation®4 supports 64 players. 128 players and massive-scale maps are available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation®5.