Battlefield 2042 has gamers excited, as many were pleased with what they saw from both the reveal trailer and gameplay trailer. According to the popular streamer Shroud, there is a lot more to the game that DICE has not yet revealed, either. With this claim supported by EA’s promise to show another new Battlefield experience at EA Play, fans can expect more exciting announcements in the lead-up to release.
While fans are understandably hyped to learn about the unrevealed modes for Battlefield 2042, three different game modes are currently known. With two of these being fan favorites from older Battlefield games, fans have a clear idea of what to expect, and DICE has helped to set expectations by announcing the maps that will feature in these modes. With a brand-new mode for the Battlefield franchise also known about, a good chunk of the game’s content has already been revealed.
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Battlefield 2042’s traditional multiplayer experience is All-Out Warfare, and it features two classic game modes. The first of these is Conquest, a mode that has been around since the early days of Battlefield. In this mode, two large teams battle for the control of five neutral flags. Once captured, players will earn points for the flag, and it can also be used as a spawn point. Players can win by beating the other team to the score limit, and the mode’s clever use of entire Battlefield maps has helped make it timeless.
The other mode that is confirmed for All-Out Warfare is Breakthrough. Introduced in Battlefield 1 and brought over to Battlefield 5, this mode is an interesting combination between Rush and Conquest. Like Rush, attackers progress through pieces of a larger map one-by-one, with defenders needing to stop them. Instead of Rush’s MCOM stations, though, Battlefield players capture a zone just like they would a Conquest flag. Attackers have a limited number of tickets, meaning that defenders win if they drain the enemy team of their lives. If attackers capture both zones, they will move forward, eventually getting the win if they can push through the whole map.
DICE has confirmed that there will be 7 maps in All-Out Warfare when Battlefield 2042 releases, and all seem to be good fits for these modes. However, with each map being massive on next-gen consoles, players fighting through cities and rocket launch sites may want to expect larger segments and flag spots. In Conquest, for example, each flag could cover a larger bit of territory — with more flags also a possibility. For Breakthrough, larger zones can be expected, as DICE will need to make sure that each slice of the map can contain Battlefield 2042’s 128 players. Overall, both modes should prove to be enjoyable for longtime fans.
While Battlefield 2042 lacks a battle royale, Hazard Zone will offer fans some squad-based action. Though DICE has kept details to a minimum regarding how this mode works, its title could indicate an approach like that of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Fireteam Dirty Bomb. In that mode, players are fighting over bomb sites in a large map. Once each is detonated, an area will be covered in poisonous gas, forcing players to move to a different part of the play space. Hazard Zone could feature a similar mechanics, with players avoiding a storm as they move throughout the map. To go with the theme of wild weather in Battlefield 2042, this storm could be full of lightning and tornados as opposed to the usual choice of toxic gas.
While DICE has stressed that Hazard Zone is not a battle royale mode, it has also ensured that it is a “modern” take on Battlefield's gameplay. As such, some battle royale elements could be used, with others left behind. Like Fireteam Dirty Bomb, the mode could feature looting and an armor system, though the one-life mechanic of battle royale modes can be left behind. This is purely speculation, though, as fans know little about the mode beyond its focus on squads. Assuming that squads in Battlefield 2042 are the same size as the ones in other games, players can expect to do their fighting in groups of five.
As for when fans can see this mode in action, July’s EA Play showcase is a safe bet. It will not be coming alone, however, as DICE LA’s unannounced experience will be shown at the presentation. Confirmed to be part of the Battlefield 2042 package, the mode has been described as a “love letter” for longtime Battlefield fans. Beyond that, fans know nothing about this mode, meaning that it would be a wise idea to tune into the event next month. With both these modes setting out to deliver different kinds of experiences, there should be a good balance between old school Battlefield and innovation.
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There are still some great modes that have not been revealed for Battlefield 2042, and the most obvious of these is Rush. With a return of modern day technology, MCOM stations are possible once again. The challenge of arming or disarming these stations was a ton of fun, adding a layer to the mode that sets it apart from Breakthrough. With Battlefield 2042’s weather storms also able to make MCOM defense even more intense, it would be great to see Rush make a return. Still, it is unconfirmed, and Breakthrough having a big role in All-Out Warfare may make a comeback less likely.
Next up, the Battlefield 4 game mode Obliteration would be a lot of fun to see again. Essentially Sabotage from the Call of Duty franchise, the mode saw each team having one MCOM station. There was also one bomb dropped in the center of the map, and players from both teams needed to fight to secure it. They would then need to protect the carrier as they ran toward the enemy spawn, doing their best to defend them until the MCOM was destroyed. With Battlefield 2042’s Specialists having tools like a grappling hook to get around easier, this mode could feel fresh and fun.
Finally, there is Operations, a game mode that established a narrative link between certain maps. Debuting in Battlefield 1, players experienced one long match across a series of two or three maps. While Battlefield 5’s Grand Operations proved less popular due to balancing issues, the original take on the concept was excellent. As such, it would be fun to see a similar mode make its way into Battlefield 2042, with two sets of two maps and a set of three. While it is unclear if DICE LA’s mode will be entirely new or take inspiration from one of these classics, fans clearly have a lot of content to look forward to in the next Battlefield game.
Battlefield 2042 launches October 22 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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