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EA to delist Battlefield Bad Company 1 & 2 from all storefronts soon

The company is “sunsetting” several legacy titles from digital platforms.

Editor’s note: After this story went live, DICE announced that Mirror’s Edge would not be among the titles being sunset.

“An earlier version of this announcement included Mirror’s Edge. That was an error,” reads a statement on Twitter. “We currently have no plans to remove Mirror’s Edge from digital storefronts.”

Original story: Four classic games – including Battlefield Bad Company, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Battlefield 1943, and Mirror’s Edge – will be taken off all digital storefronts next month.

On Tuesday, EA (Electronic Arts) announced via its blog that these games, all of which were brought to us by developer DICE, will have multiplayer services terminated come Dec. 8, 2023. So in preparation, EA will stop selling these titles on April 28, 2023.

“As we close in on 15 years since the release of Battlefield 1943, Bad Company 1 & 2 and Mirror’s Edge, we are announcing that their journey is coming to an end,” reads a statement from EA. “While these titles hold a special place in our heart, we’re now looking forward to creating new memories alongside you as we shift our focus toward our current and future Battlefield experiences.”

These games are still on sale for the next month – so act fast if you want to buy whichever you’d like to keep. Single-player components will still be playable, even after multiplayer servers go bye-bye.

Many consider Battlefield Bad Company 2, in particular, as one of the best FPS games ever. So it’s a shame its multiplayer component is effectively going away forever. 

Battlefield 2042, the franchise’s most recent installment, was recently added to Xbox Game Pass – it’s also much better than it was at launch.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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EA is building an ‘interconnected’ Battlefield universe

Battlefield’s new boss has big plans.

Electronic Arts are planning to turn the Battlefield series into a shared universe.

As reported by Gamespot, Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella is taking over Battlefield. The latest entry, Battlefield 2042, isn’t going anywhere, though Zampella seems to want to move the franchise as a whole in bold new directions. A “connected Battlefield universe,” according to Zampella.

“We will continue to evolve and grow Battlefield 2042, and we’ll explore new kinds of experiences and business models along the way that we can add to that foundation to provide an awesome array of experiences for our players,” Zampella said  via Gamespot. “In this universe, the world is interconnected with shared characters and narrative. This universe is also built with our community as we harness the power of Portal and user-generated content that puts creativity in the hands of our players.”

Respawn Entertainment is best known for  Apex Legends  and  Titanfall, so Zampella has experience with shared universes. His new role comes hot off an announcement of DICE’s GM Oskar Gabrielson’s departure from the company.

Probably the best parallel to what Zampella refers to would be how annual Call of Duty  titles like Vanguard  crossover with the free-to-play battle royale Warzone. Don’t expect Nick Fury to appear post-credit on the next Battlefield, basically. 

It’s no secret that  Battlefield 2042  is in rough shape. However, DICE appears to be taking the criticism to heart,  as they’re issuing loads of patches for the game already.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Xbox Game Pass subscribers get a free trial for ‘Battlefield 2042’

That’s 10 hours to figure out if you like the game or not.

Battlefield 2042  is coming out soon, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get a 10-hour trial of the game.

Anyone who is an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC subscriber will be able to play Battlefield 2042  for 10 hours on Nov. 12 during its open beta weekend. However, after the trial has lapsed, players will have to pay for Battlefield 2042 to keep the physics-based hilarity going. EA Play Pro members won’t need to do that, though.

“EA Play Pro members get the Ultimate Edition of the game, and all rewards associated with it,” EA said in a post. “Including early access to Open Beta and access to the full game from Nov. 12.”

So yeah, unlike Marvel’s Avengers, Xbox Game Pass Subscribers are not getting Battlefield 2042  totally for free. 10 hours should be enough time to figure out if you actually like the game, though.

It’s not clear if Battlefield 2042’s  recently revealed Hazard Mode will make its debut during the upcoming beta, but here’s to hoping. Developer DICE also showed off the snazzy PC-specific graphical features that’ll make Battlefield 2042 pop. Seriously, it’s stunning!

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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Stunning ‘Battlefield 2042’ trailer highlights PC features

RTX-On your parachute.

Battlefield 2042  got a trailer showing off its graphical options on PC, and it’s looking quite good. 

Yes, nobody is surprised that Battlefield 2042  is coming hot off the presses with all sorts of fancy PC-centric bells and whistles. Still, it’s nice to see developer DICE take advantage of the platform’s extra technical muscle. Specifically, features like Nvidia Reflex for low latency, DLSS support to maximize the framerate, and of course, ray-traced ambient occlusion effects to make Battlefield 2042  look extra pretty. It’s a safe bet that PC will have the best-looking and performing version of the game. If you have a rig that can pull all this off, that is.

Check out Battlefield 2042’s  PC features trailer for yourself below.

Battlefield 2042  is coming out in only a couple of weeks from now, making it the first major release for the series in several years. DICE also recently announced that the new Hazard Mode would be available at release as well.

There’s a ton of hype for Battlefield 2042, even with so many other big games coming out in November. So hopefully, DICE can stick the landing and deliver something great. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.

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DICE reveals new game mode for ‘Battlefield 2042’

Get in and out before anybody knows you were there.

Battlefield 2042 looks like it’ll be the biggest shooter this fall, especially with its new Hazard Mode, developer DICE revealed on Thursday.

Hazard Mode is quite a bit different from Battlefield’s typical grand-scale formula. Instead of the chaos that comes with 128 players in Conquest Mode, Hazard Mode will have 32 players (24 on last generation consoles) broken up into eight teams trying to capture data drives, then sneaking off before anyone finds you. The objective is to avoid conflict with opposing teams when possible, which is wild for a first-person shooter like Battlefield.

Check out the official gameplay reveal of Battlefield 2042’s Hazard Mode for yourself below.

“You’ll start each game of Hazard Zone at the Mission Area Briefing screen where you’ll see an overview of the mission area,” DICE said  in a statement. “Here you’ll find out which regions of the map have a higher probability for you to encounter Data Drives, enemies and Uplinks, which are your communication extension to HQ in requesting Call-ins. Venturing into areas where there’s low probability of foes is likely safer but you’ll find less Data Drives. For the big rewards, you’ll have to head into the heart of danger and come out the other side alive.”

DICE went on to explain that players need to coordinate with teammates by choosing the right specialist and equipment if they want to succeed.

“After you deploy on the Landing Zone, you’ll use a scanner unique to Hazard Zone to search for the downed capsules containing the Data Drives,” DICE  said. “You’ll need to be cautious as multiple deadly obstacles can spring up in your way at any time. In addition to other No-Pat soldiers searching for Data Drives, AI-controlled Occupying Forces will be roaming the map and guarding the Data Drives, so be ready for a fight. But be careful: if you go down, your teammates can only bring you back under special circumstances.”

It certainly sounds like a welcome change to a familiar formula. Hazard mode wasn’t in Battlefield 2042’s  recent open beta, so it’s still unclear how well this will work. We’ll find out for sure on Nov. 19 when the game launches. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF. 

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Open Beta for ‘Battlefield 2042’ starts October 6

Get ready for some rolling thunder next month!

Well, it looks like those recent Battlefield 2042  rumors were true, as its open beta begins Oct. 6 and runs until Oct. 9 next month. Anybody that pre-orders Battlefield 2042 or is an EA Play member will have access to the beta and can start preloading it on Oct. 5 to ensure everything is good to go once the servers are live.

The beta is available on PC via Steam, Origin, and Epic’s storefront in addition to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Basically, every modern gaming platform that’s not made by Nintendo. Sorry Switch owners! Though you’ll need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play the beta on Xbox platforms. PlayStation platforms, however, will not require PlayStation Plus to get in on the action. 

Check out the Battlefield 2042 open beta trailer for yourself below.

“Adapt and overcome in the near-future, all-out war of Battlefield 2042,” developer DICE said in an FAQ. “Put boots on the ground in the classic Conquest mode on Orbital – a map where enemy fire and chaotic weather conditions can help or hinder your fight.”

Crossplay between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is coming too, Fanbyte  reported Tuesday. However, it’s unclear if the beta itself will have crossplay. Safe bet that it will, though. 

These beta dates are coming slightly later than initially anticipated, as Battlefield 2042  got hit with a one-month delay recently. Hopefully, between the extra development time and a lengthy beta, the game will be in great shape for its Nov. 19 release date. 

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF. 

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Open beta for ‘Battlefield 2042’ might be coming in early October

A smidge sooner for early access as well.

With Battlefield 2042 getting delayed, its early access and open beta dates also shifted around. There’s no official word on when the open beta starts now, but rumors suggest it’s coming in early October, GameSpot  reported Thursday.

According to Tom Henderson, an industry insider, Battlefield 2042’s early access beta might begin on Oct. 6, with open beta following soon after on Oct. 8. Keep in mind that these dates are only rumors until publisher Electronic Arts releases the time periods for beta access itself —which they are doing soon. 

“New dates for the Open Beta will be shared later this month,” Adam Freeman, lead community manager at EA, said on Twitter. “We likely won’t share those dates today, or tomorrow – and I’ll give you further heads up next week.”

Guess we’ll find out next week for sure if those rumored dates for the betas are correct. Henderson did confirm that early access for the actual final release of Battlefield 2042 is coming on Nov. 12, though.

Henderson went on to mention that EA is still in the process of updating release information for the game across multiple platforms and storefronts, so it’s likely that more information is still up in the air.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF. 

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‘Battlefield 2042’ is getting a one-month delay to November

Better late than never, right?

Well, ’tis the season for delays, as Battlefield 2042 is now coming out on Nov. 19. As with many high-profile games lately, the current global pandemic has brought about many challenges for the developers behind Battlefield 2042.

“Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for our development teams,” the Battlefield Development Team said in a statement. “Given the scale and scope of the game, we had hoped our teams would be back in our studios together towards launch. With ongoing conditions not allowing that to happen safely, and with all the hard work the teams are doing from home, we feel it is important to take the extra time to deliver on the vision of Battlefield 2042 for our players.”

Check out the complete statement for yourself below. 

Initially slated for an Oct. 22 release, the delay is slightly disappointing. However, it’s probably for the best. Battlefield 5, the previous entry in the series, was not well received at its launch, neither was Star Wars: Battlefront 2, another game from the same developer. There’s a good chance the developers don’t want to have a repeat of either incident on their hands. So hopefully, Battlefield 2042 won’t suffer a similar fate.

Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF. 

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