KEY POINTS

  • "Battlefield 2042" is off to a promising start, according to early access reviews
  • The game retains everything that the "Battlefield" series is loved for
  • Some users have reported performance issues even with high-end hardware

With the launch of the highly-anticipated “Battlefield 2042” inching ever closer, early reviews are already starting to pop up on the internet. Some have showered the game with praise, while others said it left a lot to be desired.

Certain personalities worldwide got the opportunity to play “Battlefield 2042” a week earlier than the rest of the fanbase, and overall, the reviews have been mostly positive, much to the relief of many concerned fans.

One of the best parts of the new “Battlefield” game is the new Portal mode, to no one’s surprise. Multiple reviewers noted that the new game mode is the actual star of “Battlefield 2042” thanks to the sheer depth and expansiveness it provides.

The majority of “Battlefield 2042’s” content, namely the various factions from the series’ earlier titles, can only be accessed via Portal. This mode also gives players the freedom to select or create any game mode they want, which is especially valuable now since feedback regarding the new Specialists system seems to be negative.

Battlefield 2042's Hazard Zone mixes PvP with PvE in high-stakes matches where players must secure objectives before their enemies do
Battlefield 2042's Hazard Zone mixes PvP with PvE in high-stakes matches where players must secure objectives before their enemies do DICE

Some reviewers have also said that the true love letter to “Battlefield” fans lies within Portal mode.

Gameplay-wise, “Battlefield 2042” still retains the same chaotic battles that the series is best known for. The large and hectic battles in the All-Out War and Breakthrough game modes are still present, along with the usual ensemble of guns and vehicles that one would expect from a “Battlefield” game.

Meanwhile, Hazard Zone mode was warmly received as a safe-yet-welcome addition to the series. Critics found the “Tarkov”-like game mode to be well-suited for “Battlefield’s” large maps, and many agreed that the Specialists shined brightest in this sort of environment.

Unfortunately, “Battlefield 2042” is not without its flaws. YouTuber SkillUp mentioned the game suffers from performance issues depending on the map and weather conditions of the ongoing match. He mentioned that on 1440p and Ultra settings with DLSS and Raytracing off, even a high-end machine with an RTX 3090 would experience framerate dips reaching 50 FPS.

Performance issues aside, most of the bugs found in the earlier beta test were mostly absent, apart from a glaring audio glitch.

Overall, “Battlefield 2042” is off to a great start, but it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how good it’s going to be until the final release reviews are released.

“Battlefield 2042” officially launches globally on Nov. 19.

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