Gameplay basics
What makes it Battlefield?
All-Out Warfare, Portal, Hazard Zone, Specialists and 128-player matches on supported hardware.
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Battlefield 2042
A near-future multiplayer-only Battlefield featuring Specialists and dynamic weather.
Debut / releaseNovember 19, 2021
Peak concurrent playersSteam peak is platform-limited
Lifespan / serviceLive online game; major seasonal content concluded
SettingNear-future global crisis
Population note: Use SteamDB for a Steam-only all-time peak; EA App and consoles are excluded. Player counts are not invented or treated as comparable across platforms. Historical release dates are representative initial launches, with regional variations possible.
Game overview
2021 archiveDevelopment
Who made it?
Developer: DICE / Ripple Effect / Criterion / EA Gothenburg
Technology: Frostbite
Platforms: Windows; PlayStation 4/5; Xbox One/Series X|S
Maps & locations
Places worth remembering
Orbital; Manifest; Exposure; Renewal
Signature moment
Why fans remember it
Battlefield Portal lets players build rule sets using content inspired by Battlefield 1942, Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3.
Classified files // Play guides
Secrets, rare details & special unlocks
Easter egg / lesser-known activity
What to look for
Explore Portal experiences for hidden rule sets and unusual game-mode combinations; there is no traditional single-player secret mission.
Unlock guide
How to obtain special equipment
Weapons, attachments and Specialist cosmetics unlock through progression and assignments; requirements can change with updates.
Behind the scenes
Developer insight
After launch, class structure and map design were substantially revised in response to player feedback.
Rare fact
Did you know?
The tornado and rocket launch on Orbital are showcase dynamic events.
Archive accuracy: Some legacy online services have closed. Historical Easter eggs, progression and missions may no longer be accessible on official servers. This guide does not claim that every title has a secret mission.
Media archive
Artwork & gameplay media
The three images above are HEVN-created illustrations, not screenshots captured in the games. To avoid mislabeled or unlicensed screenshots, actual gameplay imagery is linked externally below.