Many fans are enjoying DICE's latest effort in the military-sim shooter franchise, but it's no secret that the game has had a tough launch. Even in comparison to Battlefield 5, it's been a rough few months for Battlefield 2042 and the game's reception. The latest Battlefield game has been struggling with player retention, even as bugs and glitches are patched out, since missing features and minimal content have all contributed to a disappointing entry for many hardcore Battlefield fan. Even EA itself has lamented the game's performance at launch, and DICE is reportedly weighing a potential free-to-play transition to help salvage the troublesome Battlefield entry.