Battlefield 2042 will be added to the libraries of EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in December, EA has confirmed today. That is alongside the launch of season 3. In addition, there will be free play sessions some people can try out Battlefield 2042. The news came via a developer update that also looks ahead to the launch of Season 3: Escalation. It was also announced that support for the game will continue after Season 4, with the development team in pre-production for that content.
One of the big returns coming with Season 3 in update 3.2 will be the return of Classes, as the Specialist system gets reworked. Classes will have their own equipment and gadgets, as well as class proficiencies. An example given is the recon class being able to hold its breath longer when aiming down the sights of a sniper. The class system will continue to be refined so specialists are improved to fit within these systems. The XM8 from Battlefield Bad Company 2 will be added in Season 3. Battlefield 3’s A91 is coming to the game too.
Manifest is going to be the first map that will be updated in Battlefield 2042’s season 3. Flags will be closer together so there is less time between players facing each other, and risk of action slowing down. The radar station has been destroyed and there will be more cover points as well. There will be new pathways in Manifest along with a new Rush layout that should improve the flow of the game. Later in the season, Breakaway will be refined too. In Breakway, the oil rig has been moved closer to the rest of the field, with new paths added as well. The flags have been rearranged in the town, as well as two new ones being added included a downed condor. Season 3 will see new a specialist, new battle pass, and a new infantry focused map based in Sweden.
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