Battlefield 2042 |OT| Back to the Future Part I

Earvin Infinity · Dec 1, 2021

This game had a super rough launch, but it's getting better and better. Sucks that they launched it at the state it was, at least they're quickly making changes based on feedback. Just one big performance patch away (on PC and consoles) from being great.

TwinB242 · Dec 1, 2021

oriic said:
"Reduced effectiveness of the NTW-50 against vehicles"

Why, why?? :(

Isn't this the 2nd time they're nerfing it? Its already pretty weak against most vehicles. Im guessing now its basically useless against them.

Mr Eric · Dec 1, 2021

didn't see anything about XsX fps drops :(

And of course, nothing about consoles only xplay...

Theorry · Dec 1, 2021

Earvin x Hunter said:
This game had a super rough launch, but it's getting better and better. Sucks that they launched it at the state it was, at least they're quickly making changes based on feedback. Just one big performance patch away (on PC and consoles) from being great.

alot of this was in the works already tho. Dont think alot of feedback stuff is in.
They just couldnt release this patch last month. Like i said. This read like a real day one patch.

oriic · Dec 1, 2021

TwinB242 said:
Isn't this the 2nd time they're nerfing it? Its already pretty weak against most vehicles. Im guessing now its basically useless against them.

It was included in previous patch notes.

As I noticed, several items in the list are back from the previous update for some reason.

AndyD · Dec 1, 2021

Theorry said:
alot of this was in the works already tho. Dont think alot of feedback stuff is in.
They just couldnt release this patch last month. Like i said. This read like a real day one patch.

It does read like a day one patch. And the upcoming "balance" patch in the next couple of weeks is the kind of thing you put out a couple of weeks after day one to address minor initial balance issues.

Mr Eric · Dec 1, 2021

oriic said:
It was included in previous patch notes.

As I noticed, several items in the list are back from the previous update for some reason.

Update 2 was about XsX crash and turning off (which worked, at least for me), not about the fps drops isn't it ?

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

So glad to have the flare fix, that shit made jets a slog just constantly dieing to unavoidable missiles, F-35 repair fix as well!

Allowing restock on 40mm grenades is amazing, that was a huge miss before, will make my ammo box load outs more viable being able to hit vehicles more with those suckers lol.

So many great changes overall, hoping the Rao change helps alot with hacking, so many times I have died to a twig stopping my hack and a vehicle exploding me.

Razgriz-Specter · Dec 1, 2021

So what kind of cosmetics are they talking about?
Decent character/vehicle stuff or playercard junk.

darkwing · Dec 1, 2021

hmm I don't see any mention of the no loadout bug

Deleted member 7148 · Dec 1, 2021

I know they said it was going to take longer but not seeing any CPU and performance optimizations is a bummer. Hopefully next big patch.

Ozorov · Dec 1, 2021

Tovarisc said:
https://twitter.com/BattlefieldComm/status/1466078164669673479

Edit: Another patch in week or two

Amen!

arimanius · Dec 1, 2021

Ton of changes. I didn't see anything about moving some of the points off the top of the skyscrapers for Breakout. Also several audio improvements but nothing about just making them louder.

CasualsareFilth · Dec 1, 2021

Nice update but still no proper scoreboard or a place to see stats? I don't understand why these basic features are missing.

Tora · Dec 1, 2021

A lot more changes are definitely required in general, but it's great to see this so early on.

For now, playing Breakthrough on Orbital/Hourglass/Kaleidoscope as an attacker just feels like a waste of time

GlamPrime · Dec 1, 2021

I've been having a blast pre patch. But if you've been a participant in this thread then you already know that lol

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

GlamPrime said:
I've been having a blast pre patch. But if you've been a participant in this thread then you already know that lol

Solid Shake · Dec 1, 2021

Lack of Breakthrough point changes is rough.

3 of the maps are near unplayable in Breakthrough.

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

I wonder if I'm a victim of hit registration or I just suck. Having hard time getting kills. It's weird cause in Halo infinite I have no issues

But in this game I can be shooting a guy and they just turn around and waste me. Its like my bullets bounce right off'em. I'll try to upload a video

oriic said:
"Reduced effectiveness of the NTW-50 against vehicles"

Why, why?? :(

Because it outdamages the MP5 AA gun thingy. I have the reddit post bookmarked if you need to see source. Just really busy right now so dont wanna dig it up. Also its mentioned earlier in this thread. Fans posted proof and DICE saidf it would be fixed.

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

Solid Shake said:
Lack of Breakthrough point changes is rough.

3 of the maps are near unplayable in Breakthrough.

Yeah those points are wild, maybe some of the changes might help a little, don't do BT much myself but when I get those points it's a mess lol.

Think they mentioned they were reviewing those so maybe news soonish with any luck.

SaN1ty24 · Dec 1, 2021

Can you gain XP in Portal? or is it still restricted.

ka13b · Dec 1, 2021

The real gem in these patch notes are the additional of Rush layouts for all 2042 maps. 32 player specialist Rush is easily my favorite thing on offer in this game.

JohnnyToonami · Dec 1, 2021

Good notes, really hope that hit registration fix is the real deal. I know it says they're going to keep improving it but it needs a solid fix right now.

Excited to check this out some more tomorrow.

Tora · Dec 1, 2021

ka13b said:
The real gem in these patch notes are the additional of Rush layouts for all 2042 maps. 32 player specialist Rush is easily my favorite thing on offer in this game.

They should really really offer an official Rush playlist on at least the 2042 maps. If the work has already been done, just make an official playlist and let us enjoy a 3rd mode

Sounds easy enough on paper anyway haha, in practise maybe not so much

Torian · Dec 1, 2021

KINGofCRA5H said:
Honestly DICE's support this early in the game's lifespan is very encouraging. Even though it might feel like do or die for them.

Sorry but they won't get credit from me for fixing stuff that should have been in a working order on day one.

On another note - no performance fixes makes me extra sad. The wait continues...

cosmickosm · Dec 1, 2021

I've not been able to get into a game all morning on PS5. Anybody else having issues?

Stuck on the squad screen with "waiting for players to join"

Coolluck · Dec 1, 2021

Maybe a crouched and standing Dozer in an elevator can provide enough cover for some teammates now? No idea if grenades and rockets will still fly right past and splash kill everyone.

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

Torian said:
Sorry but they won't get credit from me for fixing stuff that should have been in a working order on day one.

Yeah this is really rough. They need to hurry and patch everything before they go on Christmas break.
*For me, its Hit registration *I think*. My bullets not connecting. didnt have this issue in BF4. I skipped those WW2 games. So I was playing BF4

But I watch Sacriel and he just wrecks ev1 so I dunno whats going on. need to check my ping I guess??? I'm bewiledered.

TwinB242 · Dec 1, 2021

Tora said:
They should really really offer an official Rush playlist on at least the 2042 maps. If the work has already been done, just make an official playlist and let us enjoy a 3rd mode

Sounds easy enough on paper anyway haha, in practise maybe not so much

or TDM. That would be a good addition especially for people who just want infantry combat and need a break from getting destroyed by vehicles. The content is already there but keeping that stuff exclusive to Portal (which is nearly dead because of the XP blocks) is not doing the game any favors.

Kyuuji · Dec 1, 2021

Tovarisc said:
https://twitter.com/BattlefieldComm/status/1466078164669673479

Edit: Another patch in week or two

Tora · Dec 1, 2021

TwinB242 said:
or TDM. That would be a good addition especially for people who just want infantry combat and need a break from getting destroyed by vehicles. The content is already there but keeping that stuff exclusive to Portal (which is nearly dead because of the XP blocks) is not doing the game any favors.

Yes, please!

Again, they already have the template for TDM (sections within maps designed for small scale battles) so you could find yourself having quite a different TDM experience on the same map.

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

Coolluck said:
Maybe a crouched and standing Dozer in an elevator can provide enough cover for some teammates now? No idea if grenades and rockets will still fly right past and splash kill everyone.

Those elevators eat a shit ton of grenades and C5 the second the doors open from what I have seen, nothing the shield can stop.

Also wtf at the Dozer nerf on reflect shots lol, I think I have only gotten like a single kill on those at best, what a strange nerf.

Mr.Deadshot · Dec 1, 2021

I am getting so sick of people bleeding out right in front of me that are in a more or less safe spot.

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

Mr.Deadshot said:
I am getting so sick of people bleeding out right in front of me that are in a more or less safe spot.

Hoping the new UI changes might reduce that abit, super frustrating to run out, smoke someone's body and about to revive and just just give up.

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

Sirhc said:
Hoping the new UI changes might reduce that abit, super frustrating to run out, smoke someone's body and about to revive and just just give up.

yeah I wish game would just revive their sorry a4$$ anyways.

Game does a bad job in this regard in my mind. could've sworn this worked much better in BF2142/BF4 but maybe I'm tripping

Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

sandboxgod said:
yeah I wish game would just revive their sorry a4$$ anyways.

Game does a bad job in this regard in my mind. could've sworn this worked much better in BF2142/BF4 but maybe I'm tripping

It's a toss up, forcing like a 10 second respawn where your body can be rezzed at any time would result in alot more revives, but the flip side being you can't force give up to stop being revived infront of 3 vehicles for the 3rd time by a suicide medic.

It do be super annoying being revived into an insta death by people who don't look around at all and just lemming onto your corpse.

Anastasis · Dec 1, 2021

Still no ability to haunt those who could have easily revived you, but didn't?

wrongway · Dec 1, 2021

Big patch dropping when FFXIV is down for expansion launch prep? Nice timing :D

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

I also wish we at least had alternate skins for that old medic lady. I dont like Angel's character design much either. These specialists just seem rather rushed to me as a whole. Specialists would be much better if we had better custiomization but game released bare bones in that regard. I feel like DICE was mandated to add them last minute or something.
*Note- I'm talking the character design itself being awful for most of'em. Purely on Art level. Need more variations. Different people or generic soldier visual options

elproducto · Dec 1, 2021

Added a UI element that shows nearby players that can revive you within 50m when downed
Added a UI element that shows incoming revivers when downed and pinged by a player that intends to revive you

Thank you!

5taquitos · Dec 1, 2021

nhlducks35 said:
I miss the dialogue from BF3, no matter how cringe it may have sounded. Like hearing someone shout "fuck me, grenade!" or "I'm getting my shit pushed in" when getting suppressed always got me hyped up

"We're getting our shit pushed in!"

Repeat 30 times in a match. I'll pass.

PanzerKraken · Dec 1, 2021

sandboxgod said:
I also wish we at least had alternate skins for that old medic lady. I dont like Angel's character design much either. These specialists just seem rather rushed to me as a whole. Specialists would be much better if we had better custiomization but game released bare bones in that regard. I feel like DICE was mandated to add them last minute or something.
*Note- I'm talking the character design itself being awful for most of'em. Purely on Art level. Need more variations. Different people or generic soldier visual options

Theres already been some leaks of new outfits coming soon. We are probably getting new gear for everyone already in season 1 which is next month

Raide · Dec 1, 2021

Nice to see those medic changes. Still crazy it was missing at launch but there we go!

elyetis · Dec 1, 2021

sandboxgod said:
Because it outdamages the MP5 AA gun thingy. I have the reddit post bookmarked if you need to see source. Just really busy right now so dont wanna dig it up. Also its mentioned earlier in this thread. Fans posted proof and DICE saidf it would be fixed.

You mean the fact it outdamage the M5 ?

I already posted about it but like, I don't uderstand why it shouldn't be. It is not a good anti infantry primary weapon, so there needs to be a good reason for picking it over a better primary weapon + M5. M5 which will only get better as more people unlock the SOFLAM.

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

elproducto said:
Added a UI element that shows nearby players that can revive you within 50m when downed

Added a UI element that shows incoming revivers when downed and pinged by a player that intends to revive you

Thank you!

Yes thats amazing

PanzerKraken said:
Theres already been some leaks of new outfits coming soon. We are probably getting new gear for everyone already in season 1 which is next month

Word, thank you for your time fellow soldier

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

elyetis said:
You mean the fact it outdamage the M5 ?

I already posted about it but like, I don't uderstand why it shouldn't be. It is not a good anti infantry primary weapon, so there needs to be a good reason for picking it over a better primary weapon + M5. M5 which will only get better as more people unlock the SOFLAM.

oriic said:
"Reduced effectiveness of the NTW-50 against vehicles"

Why, why?? :(

Hi, I found my bookmark. This is why:

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Sirhc · Dec 1, 2021

sandboxgod said:
I also wish we at least had alternate skins for that old medic lady. I dont like Angel's character design much either. These specialists just seem rather rushed to me as a whole. Specialists would be much better if we had better custiomization but game released bare bones in that regard. I feel like DICE was mandated to add them last minute or something.
*Note- I'm talking the character design itself being awful for most of'em. Purely on Art level. Need more variations. Different people or generic soldier visual options

Falck and Angel get some pretty cool skins at higher levels, Falck gets a cool mask/goggles blast suit and Angel gets a nice blue mask winter outfit.

I kinda like the character design tbh, a good variety in representation and alot of them look like real people (Paik got alot of hate for the usual suspects for looking like a normal person not a super model).

Not sure there is much room for having generic options as that would reduce how identifiable they are so determine their kit better.

Anton Sugar · Dec 1, 2021

Solid Shake said:
Lack of Breakthrough point changes is rough.

3 of the maps are near unplayable in Breakthrough.

Agreed but those are also changes that need to be playtested and balanced a lot more than these other tweaks. They can always walk back these tweaks in an update but they probably don't want to have to change point locations multiple times because they didn't test enough.

sandboxgod · Dec 1, 2021

Sirhc said:
Falck and Angel get some pretty cool skins at higher levels, Falck gets a cool mask/goggles blast suit and Angel gets a nice blue mask winter outfit.

I kinda like the character design tbh, a good variety in representation and alot of them look like real people (Paik got alot of hate for the usual suspects for looking like a normal person not a super model).

Not sure there is much room for having generic options as that would reduce how identifiable they are so determine their kit better.

That's an interesting take. Yeah I havent unlocked the cooler higher level skins. I'm only something like L34 and havent stuck to an individual specialist long enough to unlock the better stuff. Getting real close on wallhack lady. Just need 30 more assists and I get her mask.

elyetis · Dec 1, 2021

sandboxgod said:
Hi, I found my bookmark. This is why:

Reddit - Dive into anything

www.reddit.com

I know, I'm not asking if it outdamage the M5, it does. I want to understand why it shouldn't be, given it's drawbacks as a primary weapon.

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