Battlefield 2042 Update 1.49 Patch Notes, Gameplay and Wiki

Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042 is the twelfth game in the famous Battlefield series. It is a first-person shooter developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released on November 19, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It differs significantly from its predecessor in that it focuses solely on multiplayer games and omits the single-player campaign.

The game introduced cross-platform play, a groundbreaking feature for the series, allowing players on different platforms to join in battle together. However, Battlefield 2042 received mixed reviews, with critics expressing concerns about technical issues, lack of features, and significant changes to gameplay.

Players were particularly dissatisfied with the game’s presentation and missing elements. The game lacked a single-player campaign and failed to meet Electronic Arts’ sales expectations, leading to mixed reviews overall.

Despite these challenges, Battlefield 2042 remains an important entry in the series, showcasing both innovation and criticism in the multiplayer space.

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Battlefield 2042 1.49 Update Patch Notes

Arcangel Directive

  • Arkangel Directive is now implemented. Take advantage of the Ascension satellite network and experience the control mode. Capture and hold rotating objectives to upload tactical telemetry data, collect the most telemetry data to control the area, and earn Ascension points to purchase vehicles.

  • Follow your orders. Take control.

  • Control is played in 24v24 format in Reclaimed, Orbital, Valparaiso and Arica Harbor, and your goal is to collect telemetry data and upload it to the Arkangel satellite. Update 6.4 will support two more maps in Breakaway and Discarded.

Persistent Server Updates

  • Season 6 has now concluded and we are heading into Season 7. As we head into the new season, we are improving the functionality of the Battlefield Portal persistent servers.

  • Going forward, all custom experiences created in the Battlefield Portal will now benefit from two days of server retention if Battlefield 2042 does not have an active season, whereas this was previously unavailable.

  • During the active season, if you own the Battle Pass, you will still enjoy 7 days of server persistence. Keep your server active longer.

Improved aircraft gunner directional HUD

  • In Update 6.4, we have continued to expand on the directional HUD functionality included in the last game update. Based on player feedback, you can now see the direction of the gunner more clearly.

  • We have also provided the ability to select default, legacy, both or disable this HUD feature in the options screen. This feature is called “Helicopter Gunner View”.

  • Default: Battlefield 2042’s standard HUD, where the weapon barrel shows the direction of the gunner.

  • Heritage: Inspired by previous games. This shows the gunner’s pitch and yaw using animation triangles inside a larger rectangular box.

  • Both: Both elements will be visible at the same time, with one on top of the other.

Helicopter impact point UI HUD

  • Similar to the improved Gunner Direction HUD options above, players can now select different crosshair indicators for their hit point crosshairs. You can now select a cross, plus sign, circle, or disable the crosshair in the crosshair options screen.

News Network Coming Soon

  • News channels around the world are reporting on the formation of the alliance. Conflicting reports from different networks paint different pictures of the impact this alliance will have on the future of our world. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the situation as it develops.

AI, Soldiers, and General Improvements

  • Addressed an issue causing some players to experience a black screen when breaking through.
  • The Penguins have brought out the highlighter, and the custom player color you selected will now be applied to the team and player screens, as well as your gadget icon. Yay, colors!
  • Resolved an issue where right-clicking a weapon in rapid succession on the deploy screen would cause the weapon below it to be selected in the list.
  • Resolved an issue with the Med Kit displaying incorrect strings in the Hardware Unlock criteria.
  • Scatter grenades should now track their progress correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where the EMP sound would not play correctly when you eject from a Mounted Vulcan that was destroyed by an OV-P Scout Drone.
  • The Codex has now been updated to allow audio entries.
  • Fixed an issue with the EBAA Wildcat playing audio without a radio.
  • Ammo and health packs are now restocked from the Angel’s Equipment Crate.
  • Fixed some cases where Dozer would not be able to reach the end of the zipline if he held a shield while using the zipline. Please stop making Dozer parachute, that’s Sundance’s job.
  • Fixed an issue with the Squad Spectator modifier incorrectly assigning the Show Player Card and Deploy buttons to the same button.
  • Resolved an issue where VOIP channels would not automatically switch when leaving a party.

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  • Legacy options for the Gunner Direction HUD are now available.
  • It is now possible to select between Standard, Traditional or Both Gunner Orientations in the Options screen.
  • Added the ability to define the color and shape of the impact point crosshair on the vehicle. Now you can choose between a cross, a plus sign, a circle or disable it.
  • Updated missing vehicle icons.
  • The gunner camera on the cloaked helicopter will no longer reset to the default position when entering the seat.

Battlefield 2042 Gameplay

Battlefield 2042, like its predecessor, is a futuristic multiplayer first-person shooter set in the near future, offering players a range of advanced weapons, equipment, and controllable vehicles.

The game introduces a “Plus” system that allows for on-the-spot weapon customization, replacing the traditional tier system with specialists in the Assault, Engineer, Medic, and Recon categories.

Each Specialist has unique skills and equipment, adding variety to the game. The return of Levolution and destructible environments in Battlefield 4 comes with extreme weather effects like tornadoes and sandstorms that dynamically impact the game.

The game launches with seven maps, including the expansive “Breakthrough.” Three main game modes include “Total War,” which includes classic modes such as “Conquest” and “Breakthrough,” and is powered by artificial intelligence.

The PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S versions support matches of up to 128 players, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions support up to 64 players. Battlefield 2042 introduces cross-platform play functionality in some versions.

Battlefield 2042 Overview

Developer

dice

publisher

Electronic Arts

director

Lars Gustafsson

platform

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 5

Windows

Xbox One

Xbox Series X/S

release

November 19, 2021

type

First-person shooter games

model

Multiplayer

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