DICE: Continuing our small updates to fix issues and add quality of life changes, on Tuesday, February 18th, we’re rolling out the Battlefield 2042 Update 8.5.0. Find a list of changes below.
One of the main areas of improvement for Battlefield 2042 Update 8.5.0 is a visual overhaul of the loading screen for all game modes, now you will be able to see improved descriptions and iconography indicators for the rules of each mode before loading into the match in a much more pleasing and penguin-approved way.
This improvement also extends to Custom Experiences within Battlefield Portal, allowing creators more space for descriptions. Further improvements will be made to this loading screen in a future update too!
General
Fixed overlapping input prompts on the deploy screen.
AI
AI soldiers should no longer die out of bounds when fighting in the shipwreck.
Vehicles
Added insertion sequence for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
Camera transition should now be smoother when switching views in seats while in a vehicle.
Fixed a bug where projectiles would despawn when firing from above the air vehicle max height.
Progression
Fixed an issue where players were unable to purchase the accelerated event pass if all levels were completed before the purchase.
BATTLEFIELD 2042
Battlefields changing before your eyes. A cutting-edge arsenal at your disposal. The grand return of all-out warfare. Adapt and overcome in massive-scale 128 player battles* where dynamic storms, environmental hazards, total combat freedom, and Battlefield’s signature destruction.
Battlefield 2042 is Available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and PC. Release date: November 19, 2021. You can find all the latest Battlefield 2042 Updates and News here.
