Battlefield 2042 devs have already had to respond to Portal allowing players to create XP farm modes to rapidly boost their rank.
Battlefield 2042’s Portal is an exciting new experience that allows players to create and customize their own mode using content from previous Battlefield games. However, devs have already responded to players using the mode to XP farm.
Portal is an innovative new offering to the franchise, bringing content from fan-favorite Battlefield games and allowing players to create their own modes with it. For example, they can pit 1942 and 2042 soldiers against each other or make a Knives vs Defibs mode – the possibilities are almost endless.
But, it appears Ripple Effect Studios’ Portal mode has allowed Battlefield 2042 players to create XP farm modes to boost their rank, and Portal’s Server Browser is chock-full of them. But, EA have already responded to the issue.
Battlefield 2042 is here, currently in its early access week, and many have dived straight into Portal to get some sweet 1942, Bad Company, and BF3 nostalgia.
But, as virtual photographer and YouTuber ShadowSix reported, players are “already exploiting server settings for XP boosting.” He showed Portal’s server browser, which is full of modes called “Fast XP” and “1HP Bots XP.”
I think this is a thing that needs to be fixed. People already exploiting server settings for XP boosting. I can’t create my own portal server because there are so many of these damn things, server instances have maxed out. pic.twitter.com/Gd3oG2jVTm
It appears that players have made it so that AI bots have only 1HP so they can be killed incredibly fast, allowing for a ton of kills and XP.
ShadowSix also said that “I can’t create my own portal server because there are so many of these damn things, server instances have maxed out.”
Battlefield Portal devs were immediately aware of the issue, and announced on November 12 that “In the past hour, we deployed a change to Battlefield Portal that impacts the effectiveness of XP Farming Servers.”
They also said that “Related to this issue, we are working to free up more Servers for Battlefield Portal. If you’re seeing a ‘Global Game Quota Exceeded’ we’re aware of the issue.”
In the past hour, we deployed a change to #Battlefield Portal that impacts the effectiveness of XP Farming Servers. ⚠ This change is presently live across all experiences in Battlefield Portal pic.twitter.com/TrNH1C1hOE
Players using Portal to boost their XP was an early concern when the mode was announced, with Tompen Andersson telling Dexerto that they had preventative measures in place.
When asked if players can create an “AI farming simulator just to grind XP,” Andersson explained that they “have behind the scenes restrictions on these things aside from strict monitoring on what’s happening. We want to be able to go in and control people who are creating farming.”
“We want to be as open as possible but we’re monitoring and we’re putting in some restrictions, just to stifle people going overboard,” he continued. “Those would be limits you don’t normally hit playing All-Out Warfare for example.”
So while players have already started creating these XP farming lobbies, it appears that they’re no longer as lucrative as they appear.
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A brand-new map for Battlefield 2042 Season 2 has been leaked, and the community have already begun roasting it.
A new map expected to show up in Battlefield 2042 Season 2 has leaked ahead of time, and players have already started slamming it before it’s even been released.
It’s safe to say that Battlefield 2042 didn’t get off to the best start. DICE’s FPS received plenty of criticism from the community when it launched in 2021 due to the lack of content and game-breaking bugs, with some even demanding a refund.
Although the player count is still way behind its rivals, Battlefield 2042 Season 1 was a welcome step in the right direction, with the new Exposure map being well-received upon release.
Players will be hoping for more of the same in Season 2, and another map set to arrive in the update has leaked in advance. However, players haven’t responded well to the leak, and the map is already getting a kicking online.
Battlefield dataminer ‘temporyal’ shared a picture of the new map called “Stranded,” otherwise known as “Drained.” They explained that players will be fighting over Gatun Lake, an artificial lake found in Panama, which seems to have had its water removed.
Although they couldn’t offer any leaked images of the Season 2 map, they did provide mockups of a dam and a “stranded ship” that could serve as major POIs.
Season 2 Map in #Battlefield2042: 🌎 Stranded (aka "Drained") The map involves a "clash over Gatun Lake", which is an artificial lake in 🇵🇦 Panama (Middle America). No official images available. ⚠️ Speculation: The locks, the dam or a stranded ship could be points of interest. pic.twitter.com/eZEYn8Lxpu
The post found its way onto Reddit, and players were quick to start bashing the leaked map. “I’ve been saying for quite some time that bf2042 needs more shipping containers,” said one sarcastic reply, referencing an ongoing joke in the community that Battlefield 2042’s maps are crammed full of metal containers blocking the way.
Others seemed to take issue with how Stranded will actually play in modes like Conquest, worrying it may feel unbalanced.
“Attackers have to walk across a drained lake to cap a stranded ship because the dam failed. It’s all mud flats with zero cover,” said one reply. “In 3 months they’ll add some dead trees and rocks for cover so just hold out till then No-Pat!” added another.
Meanwhile, there was also frustration that this is the only map that has surfaced so close to Battlefield 2042 Season 2, as players feel that one new addition isn’t enough.
Reddit user Always-Panic said: “Map? As in singular map? As in only one map? As in no more than one map in the second season a whole year after the game launched?”
It’s worth keeping in mind that is all based on a leak without official images, so there’s every chance that Stranded could look and play very different from the way temporyal described. We’ll have to wait for an official announcement to see what DICE has in store for Battlefield 2042 Season 2.
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Here’s everything we know about Battlefield 2042’s Season 2 update so far, including the expected release date and Renewal map overhaul.
The next major Battlefield 2042 update is Season 2, so here’s everything we know about the next content drop including its expected release date, content, and Renewal map overhaul.
Battlefield 2042 launched in a state which neither long-time fans nor EA were happy with, and DICE have been hard at work putting things to rights ever since, dropping several major updates since launch.
The final update of Battlefield 2042 Season 1 is here, with Update 1.2 going live on August 2. Next up is the Season 2 update, so here’s everything we know including the release date, Renewal map overhaul, and the rest of the expected content.
While neither DICE nor EA have revealed an official update for Battlefield 2042, the in-game timer reveals that Season 1 should wrap up on September 1, 2022.
Of course, plans change and the season could be delayed, but don’t expect Battlefield 2042 Season 2 until September at the earliest.
Battlefield 2042 Season 1’s Update 1.2 overhauled Kaleidoscope, giving it a more war-torn feel, adding new areas, and breaking sightlines with a ton more cover, and Renewal is up next.
Renewal provides a completely different aesthetic depending on which side of the map you’re on, with one side a barren desert and the other a lush farmland. However, players feel that the map doesn’t prove nearly enough cover, and players are too spread out.
To combat this, the E flag has been removed, plenty more cover has been added to the Solar Station POI, and the barren terrain connecting it to the rest of the map has been ” raised and modified to provide better cover for players.”
DICE confirmed ahead of Season 1 that their “work on Renewal is also progressing well,” and the changes are “scheduled to release some time after Season 1.”
Here’s everything we expect to see in Battlefield 2042 Season 2:
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Here are the full patch notes for Battlefield 2042’s Update 1.2, including the release date, Kaleidoscope overhaul, and Specialist changes.
Battlefield 2042’s final update in Season 1 is on the way, with Update 1.2 bringing the highly-anticipated Kaleidoscope rework, Specialist changes, and more. Here’s when the update goes live as well as the full patch notes.
Although Battlefield 2042’s launch fell well short of what both players and EA were hoping for, the devs have released several updates to add more content and fix the game-breaking bugs.
Season 1 arrived with the new Exposure map that players and even Dr Disrespect loved. Now, the devs are dropping the final update ahead of Season 2, which brings a major change to both the Kaleidoscope map and Specialists.
Here’s when Battlefield 2042’s Update 1.2 goes live, as well as the full patch notes.
DICE have confirmed that Battlefield 2042’s Update 1.2 arrives on all platforms on Tuesday, August 2, at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST.
The devs haven’t revealed whether there will be any downtime, but the previous updates have allowed players to jump in as soon as it’s installed.
#Battlefield 2042 Update 1.2 will be available tomorrow, August 2. 🗺️ Kaleidoscope Map Rework ⛑️ Specialist Style & Tone changes 💻 Player Profile & Stats page 🎮 Aim Assist improvements 🚁 Vehicle & Weapon balance read the full notes 👇 https://t.co/jgRmoEwzTR pic.twitter.com/01PnIzoys8
Battlefield 2042 players have long complained that the maps are too open and don’t offer enough cover. Update 1.2 seeks to change that, giving Keliedoscope a “rework.”
DICE revealed that they have “revised the playspace to add more cover, creating new flag positions, and improved the flow across the whole map.”
Alongside adding physical cover, the terrain has been reworked to “break sightlines and let infantry move more purposefully around the map.” Plus, they’ve added new areas such as the Forward Operating Base in the park and another command post near the Tower.
Battlefield 2042’s world was set to be gritty and wartorn, and players didn’t feel that the Specialists’ style and tone reflected that.
With Update 1.2, Specialists have been given “updated Specialist character models to better reflect the intense situations they have experienced.”
These Specialists now look like they’ve been in a warzone, with more facial hair, battle scars, and dirt-plastered faces.
Alongside the Kaleidoscope rework and Specialist overhaul, there’s finally a Player Profile in Battlefield 2042.
The Player Profile allows Battlefield 2042 players to see their “current in-game progress and your performance stats since launch.” This information includes current rank, XP towards the next rank, “K/D Ratio, kills, deaths, assists, revives, accuracy, shots fired and much more.”
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50mm Air Cannon Pod (Condor / Hind)
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