That’s not necessarily a criticism - tornados, grappling hooks, robot dogs, and air-dropped vehicles can all be fun - I just don’t think I’m feeling it yet. It’s been a while since I’ve touched Battlefield 3 and 4, so I feel even more out of the loop with this modern-meets-near-future setup coming off of Battlefield V‘s WWII. Doubly so when we’re talking about a beta that just throws you right into a live match on a single available map. If I’m being honest, that’s been typical of my experience with the Battlefield series it usually does take me a couple of hours to sink back into this style of shooter and really feel confident. My first session with Conquest mode on the Orbital map was a total disaster, the kind where I felt like no matter where I chose to go or who I decided to tag along with, it was the wrong choice. There’s nothing like a Battlefield beta to remind me how bewildering the first match can be until I’ve got the controls, loadout, and overall flow of the map down. You can go with weapons and items for your Specialist that would fall outside of their traditional “class.”
BATTLEFIELD 2042 BETA RELEASE PC
After a short early-access period for pre-orders, it’s time to jump into the Battlefield 2042 open beta while we can - it’s playable today and tomorrow (October 8–9) on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, Origin, and the Epic Games Store.įor those of you who have put any time into the open beta, or even watched streams, let’s check the pulse: are you happy, bummed, excited, or worried? Where is your head at?