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Battlefield™ Hazard Zone

A tense, squad-focused survival experience, Battlefield™ Hazard Zone combines edge-of-your-seat gameplay with the best of the Battlefield sandbox.

Inserted as a four-member squad, you must locate and retrieve critical Data Drives scattered throughout the battlefield, while fighting opposing squads with the same objective and Occupying Forces. Succeed by gathering the Data Drives and choosing when to extract before a storm overtakes the area in this high-stakes, one-life experience. Every bullet, every skirmish, and every decision counts.

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How it works

SPECIALIST SELECTION

Every decision in Hazard Zone counts, and that starts with the Specialists you and your squad choose to take into battle. Balance your squad and skills carefully before you deploy.

Meet the Specialists

WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT

Even the best squad needs the right tools to get the job done – and Hazard Zone is no different. Choosing wisely at this stage can make the difference between success and failure.

TACTICAL UPGRADES

This is where you can really give yourself an edge. Spend your Dark Market Credits to make sure you and your squad have the optimal weapon loadouts and Tactical Upgrades before combat even begins.

INSERT

You've selected your Specialists, weapons, equipment, and upgrades – now it's time for your squad to deploy on all 7 Battlefield 2042 maps and see just how prepared you really are.

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RETRIEVE

You and your squad insert with one mission – securing the capsules and retrieving the Data Drives inside. Watch out for rival squads with the same objective and Occupying Forces who will guard the contents with their lives.

EXTRACT

Retrieving the Data Drives is one thing, holding onto them long enough to make it to extraction is another. Two extraction windows are available per match at randomized locations - it'll take all of your skills, tactical planning, and maybe a little luck to make it out alive.

REWARDS

With great risks comes great rewards, and Hazard Zone offers plenty of both. The more intel you gather, the more XP and Dark Market Credits you earn. The latter means better equipment for you and your squad in the next match.

Additional mode features

UPLINKS

Give your squad an edge in battle with Uplinks – laptops scattered throughout the map that are collectable and able to be used whenever you might need a little extra support. Three types of Uplinks will be available at launch: Vehicle, Ranger, and Reinforcement Uplinks.

REINFORCEMENT UPLINKS

Specific Uplinks can bring back downed squadmates. These Reinforcement Uplinks can be collected and then used at any time, just deploy from your call-in tablet and wait for the timer to countdown, then all your downed squadmates will parachute back to the fight.

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THE STORY

In the chaos of 2042 the most dangerous weapon of all is intel. Find out how it's brought the world to the brink of war.

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