Summary
DICE has revealed the patch notes forBattlefield 2042Update 8.3.0. This patch wraps up 2024 with a variety of gameplay tweaks, bug fixes, and balance changes, along with a special holiday event to bring some festive spirit toBattlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042launched in November 2021, facing criticism for its departure from the traditionalBattlefieldformula and significant technical issues at release. Despite the rocky start, DICE has consistently worked to improve the game through regular updates, aiming to meet player expectations. A new update is now on the way, and while the exact release date wasn’t specified in the patch notes, it’s expected to roll out sometime in early December.
Battlefield 2042Patch 8.3.0 delivers comprehensive updates to vehicles, weapons, and gameplay mechanics.Battlefield 2042vehicletweaks include aligning EMP grenades fired from vehicles with the behavior of hand-thrown ones and improving collision for the Pondhawk to prevent unintended hovering. A new HUD feature provides a “reactive hint” to players in free-falling vehicles without a pilot, urging them to take control before crashing. Other fixes include resolving issues like incorrect damage numbers due to armor and the deploy screen icon for the CAV-Brawler rotating with the vehicle. The patch also resolves a bug with the M1 Garand, where the animation for holding the weapon was delayed when swapping during a sprint.
The patch focuses heavily on balancing Dozer’s Ballistic Shield, addressing longstanding player concerns. Armor Piercing (AP) ammo has been reworked to penetrate Dozer’s shield with reduced damage, varying acrossBattlefield 2042weapon types. For instance, sniper rifles can deal up to 45% damage per bullet, while assault rifles deal 10%. Additionally, AP grenade launchers now damage Dozer when fired at the shield, and the shield’s deployment time has been significantly reduced by 80%. These changes aim to make encounters with Dozer more manageable while preserving the shield’s defensive capabilities, encouraging strategic counterplay.
Additional updates enhance customization, progression, and gameplay flow. Portal now allows admins to enable team swaps via a menu option and adds features like “ammo stations” for more flexible custom game creation. New progression mechanics, such as Objective Airdrop XP for pilots and vehicle reclaim XP, reward strategic play. Fixes to pinging objectives in Shutdown mode and improvements to redeployment performance contribute to a smoother player experience. The patch also introduces the Holiday Protocol event, featuring bothnew and returningBattlefield 2042rewards, offering players additional incentives to engage with these updates.
Weapons:
Armor Piercing Ammo
Over the years with Battlefield 2042, we have consistently seen players raise concerns about Dozer’s efficiency regarding their offensive capabilities across most of our maps. This update introduces a slight change to Armor Piercing which now allows for those rounds to pass through Dozer’s Ballistic Shield with reduced damage.
The team continues to look at balancing around Dozer, and we will further assess your feedback once this update has rolled out; however the penguins now hope that Dozer won’t be as scary the next time you run through the corridors on Exposure.
Below you will find the changes to Armor Piercing Ammo in connection to Dozer’s Ballistic Shield, the damage it shows is a percentage for example with Assault Rifles 10% bullet damage will pass through Dozer’s Ballistic Shield if you are using Armor Piercing Ammo.
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
