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[R6Rider]

Battlefield™ 2042 is available on November 19, 2021.

Be among the first to experience the next generation of all-out warfare in the Battlefield 2042 Open Beta. Join the fight on Orbital with a diverse selection of Specialists, cutting-edge weaponry, and vehicles to choose from. Open Beta between October 6-9, 2021. Early access is available on October 6-7, 2021 for all players who pre-order the game or are current EA Play members. Preload starts Oct 5th, 2021 at 06:00 UTC on PC and 07:00 UTC on consoles. Find out more about the Open Beta including PC requirements, controls, and more here: http://x.ea.com/69873
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Beta Date: October 6-9th [with early access on the 6th and 7th]
Game Launch: November 19th.

*I should have added the Beta date to the title. If a mod would kindly!

PC System Requirements by temporyal


Additional Info:

Battlefield Briefing: Progression and Cosmetics

A closer look at progression and cosmetics in Battlefield 2042.

www.ea.com

During the Open Beta our intent is to provide you with the kind of experience where you can focus on enjoying the sandbox. That means that we’ve made some adjustments to systems and features you’ll otherwise encounter in the full game, so you’ll find that we’ve pre-unlocked a wide selection of hardware (weapons, vehicles and gadgets) for you, and let you make the most of the time you’ll have with the Open Beta.

You’ll be playing Conquest on the map Orbital as one of 4 Specialists: Boris, Casper, Falck, and Mackay.

 

[TVexperto]

Im confused about their cross progression, does that mean if i buy the premium edition with early access on pc and standard on ps5 i can play the game earlier on ps5 as well?

As a reminder, we also have cross-progression functionality within Battlefield 2042, which will be shared across all platforms and travel with you wherever you go as long as you play on the same EA account. This means your unlocked progress and completed purchases in your PlayStation® copy of the game will carry over onto the Xbox or PC version, and vice versa.

For example, your new unlocked skin for your M5A3 assault rifle on PlayStation®, alongside your in-game progress such as Player Level and Mastery, carries with you if you now choose to jump into the action on Xbox Series X|S.

While there are a few limitations to cross-progression we want to make you aware of, such as Special Edition cosmetics, the Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, unspent Premium Currency and pre-order items not carrying over, we’re excited about giving you the freedom to play and progress wherever you choose to play.

 

[jezhumphrey75]

now that looks alot more detailed.

 

[R6Rider]

I wish it was a longer period, but this should be good fun (if it works).

 

[elliot5]

nice. halo mp weekend, battlefield mp weekend

 

[MDSLKTR]

nice. halo mp weekend, battlefield mp weekend

The only mp's we need.

 

[winjer]

Might just sign up for EA Acess for being able to play for 2 extra days.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Looking forward to trying this

COD beta was trash so its a for sure no go and shockingly surprised how much I loved this last Halo tech test so will see if BF can get some love from me as I have high hopes for it

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Might just sign up for EA Acess for being able to play for 2 extra days.

Can we preorder then get a code then cancel the preorder? It looks like it is getting better from that video.

 

[VN1X]

Well CoD and Halo have both been absolute duds so lets hope 2042 delivers.

Otherwise Bloodhunt will do nicely. Almost level 100 in the battlepass and am still enjoying that loads.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Can we preorder then get a code then cancel the preorder? It looks like it is getting better from that video.

My local Gamestop still prints codes with a $5 preorder then you can cancel there as well

 

[jaysius]

I hate how convoluted EA have made their own pass program, are Xbox Gamepass people EA PLAY members?

For all these "Looks better" and "Looks more detailed" you people might now how dumb it is to freak out of ACTUAL ALPHA tests, the industry or at least Activision has shat in the waters of what an Alpha and Beta test means, they've made it just fancy words for "we want more demos to drum up sales", very few COD tests are actual betas and even fewer are genuine ALPHA. Calling a test an alpha or beta when it's actually more like the full game is marketing bullshit and it makes the dumb kids feel "cool" or some bullshit. Some of the early test builds of BF 2042 were literally just that TEST BUILDS, pre-alphas just things to show investors that shit works, and also to test various aspects, like networking.

TLCR(Too long Can't Read): Don't judge ALPHAS for graphics, don't freak out about ACTUAL ALPHAS, marketing has destroyed dumb gamer's minds.

 

[NickFire]

I hope I have time to play the free beta. I have been and still am looking forward to this game, but I also can't shake the feeling that something is messed up with it because of the last minute but rather short delay. Some hands on time is warranted.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I hate how convoluted EA have made their own pass program, are Xbox Gamepass people EA PLAY members?

Yes we are. EA play is included in xbox gamepass ultimate.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

https://www.ea.com/games/battlefiel...attlefield-briefing-progression-and-cosmetics

 

[Gone]

Finally.

 

[manfestival]

My body has been ready.

 

[[Sigma]]

Only one map? Sad. This seems like a poorly arranged beta.

 

[R6Rider]

PC System Requirements by temporyal


*Added to first post

 

[Elder Legend]

Looking rock solid. Will play!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Only one map? Sad. This seems like a poorly arranged beta.

Coming in hot

 

[splattered]

Looks so good! Halo and BF are gonna be all i need for a while. And destiny 2. And Fortnite if my kids keep making me play it with them. haha

 

[Sleepwalker]

PC System Requirements by temporyal

Wow my CPU is getting up there, didnt expect to see it as a minimum requirement for a game. My gpu (2080s) still has some juice in it but might need to start thinking about upgrading my ryzen 5 3600 at some point

*Added to first post

 

[HTK]

It's one map but it's a big ass map, no?

 

[NeonGhost]

Only one map? Sad. This seems like a poorly arranged beta.

So what it 1 map does it really matter

 

[SantaC]

Only one map? Sad. This seems like a poorly arranged beta.

Bf3 beta = metro
Bf4 beta = caspian border

 

[coolmast3r]

Only one map? Sad. This seems like a poorly arranged beta.

One map AND a 100GB download! What is there to not like? /s

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

so if I dont preorder I can play it the 8th abd 9th? I want to try it first before i buy

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

so if I dont preorder I can play it the 8th abd 9th? I want to try it first before i buy

Thats how it should work yes.

Like I said earlier as well you can put $5 down at a Gamestop they will print a code you redeem that on the PS/MS store and get in for sure all the days then go get your 5 bucks back

 

[MaKTaiL]

One map AND a 100GB download! What is there to not like? /s

We are talking about BF in this thread, not COD.

 

[smart_brazileiro]

They upped the needed specs. Fuck me. Ryzen 5 3600 is now minimum.

 

[Black_Stride]

3600X min spec?

What the flex.
Thats a ton higher than playing on battlefield V.
A 3600X was good for 165hz gaming in BFV.
Its now min spec?

 

[Sleepwalker]

3600X min spec?

What the flex.
Thats a ton higher than playing on battlefield V.
A 3600X was good for 165hz gaming in BFV.
Its now min spec?

Yeah kinda crazy

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

Any one know why my you tube does this? unless I go to YouTube and watch it. Not just this video.

 

[Cacadookie]

I wonder how my old builds Intel i7 3930k is going to fare.

Is it me or is the CPU requirements in the wrong side?

 

[Black_Stride]

I wonder how my old builds Intel i7 3930k is going to fare.

Is it me or is the CPU requirements in the wrong side?

If the game is as multi threaded as the specs say it is.
Then you should be okay at rec spec honestly.

And its not backwards if the game is heavily multithreaded so the 2700X out performs the 3600 in the game.

 

[Danknugz]

early access is a whole month or am i reading that wrong?

 

[legacy24]

Do gamepass ult members get early access?

 

[KURDISTAN YPG]

Ill try it out but i think im firm on hell let loose

 

[NeonGhost]

Do gamepass ult members get early access?

Yes

 

[Javthusiast]

Yes

 

[R6Rider]

early access is a whole month or am i reading that wrong?

Early access to the beta gets you two extra days.

 

[FearlessBelgian]

100 GB for a Beta with only 1 map ? Are we downloading the full game to play only on one map ?

 

[Javthusiast]

100 GB for a Beta with only 1 map ? Are we downloading the full game to play only on one map ?

Devs need to learn to optimize their file sizes better.

 

[NeonGhost]

Anything we can unlock in the full game for Playing the beta?

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Bruh I just realised 2042 is only 20 years away. It's not even futuristic anymore. Oof.

 

[EDMIX]

Wow my CPU is getting up there, didnt expect to see it as a minimum requirement for a game. My gpu (2080s) still has some juice in it but might need to start thinking about upgrading my ryzen 5 3600 at some point

True. Because of how DICE uses hardware, they are one of the few teams that ACTUALLY do crossgen titles, so I expect those requirements are not fluff and legit to what they have planned for next gen as their engines are demanding. This doesn't change that much of what my build is going to be, but it gives me a good idea of what will likely be the recommended going forward.

day 1

 

[TheKnownUnknown]

Been looking forward to finally trying this. Hopefully its as good as battlefield 4 minus the bugs.

 

[Clintizzle]

Is there Crossplay between Console and PC for the BETA?

Edit- Nope ther isn't

Battlefield 2042 Beta Won't Have Crossplay Parties (But Will At Launch)

Battlefield 2042 beta has no crossplay parties.

screenrant.com

 

[Marvel]

I am moist