Powered by cutting-edge technology that pushes the capabilities of next generation hardware, the game drops players into a near-future, all-out-war experience that includes the franchise’s hallmark, game-changing destruction.

Featuring matches filled with up to 128 players and massive-scale maps on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PCs (Xbox One and PS4 are capped at 64 players and reduced map sizes), this unprecedented scale adds a new dimension to multiplayer battles.

Battlefield 2042 also ups the action with the inclusion of real-time events that reshape the battlefield and tactical combat. All new weapons, vehicles and gadgets give players the freedom to be strategic and create jaw-dropping, only-in-Battlefield moments.

In Battlefield 2042, the world is on the brink. Shortages of food, energy and clean water have led to dozens of failed nations, creating the greatest refugee crisis in human history. Among these Non-Patriated, or No-Pats, are families, farmers, engineers - and even soldiers. Amidst this crisis, the United States and Russia draw the world into an all-out war. No-Pat Specialists join both sides, not fighting for a flag, but for the future of the Non-Patriated in this new world.

Players will jump into the boots of Specialists, an all-new type of playable soldier for the franchise. Inspired by the traditional four Battlefield classes, Specialists will be equipped with their own unique Specialist Trait and Specialty, and will have fully customizable loadouts. As a Specialist, players will have access to a cutting-edge arsenal of weapons, equipment and vehicles to use in battle. These powerful new tools give creative players a wealth of options as they find the perfect combination to fit their play style and outsmart and outgun opponents on the battlefield.

Welcome to Battle of Nordvik.

We invite you to join us on the Battlefield for a new special in-game event* starting on December 20. It runs for a total of 3 weeks, with a different time-limited and unique experience available each week.

When Nordvik’s secret alliance with the West is revealed, Eastern Forces retaliate with an aggressive siege of this remote facility in the Swedish wilderness. Join the Nordvik Control Corps or the Black Storm regiment in the three-week power struggle that marks a turning point in the global conflict between two superpowers.

The Factions

Black Storm - For their united assault on Nordvik, Eastern Forces have activated Black Storm, a shadow ops regiment trained in the art of infiltration and assassination. In Black Storm, you lead the charge and break your enemy to take what’s yours – “the only retreat is death,” as they say. Do you have what it takes to stand amongst them?

Nordvik Control Corps - The Nordvik Control Corps protects the corporation’s interests around the globe, but today they prepare for an unprecedented assault on home soil. Supported by Western Forces, the Control Corps will defend Nordvik’s primary manufacturing site – production shall resume once the enemy is terminated. Will you answer the call and hold the line?

The Conflict

Week 1 // The Assault on Nordvik - Conquest Assault // December 20-27

The notorious Black Storm regiment leads the attack on Nordvik. While the Eastern militia attempts to seize the surrounding territory, the Nordvik Control Corps battles to secure the region, halting Black Storm’s advance before it is too late.

This is 32v32 Conquest Assault with a focus on fast-paced ground-only warfare. The conflict starts with the defending team holding all objectives and waiting for the incoming assault. Every decision matters as you fight over key positions across the Battlefield. 

Throughout the fight the stakes remain high for the defenders as you’ll find your HQ spawn disabled. Rely on your squad and the EBLC-Ram’s Team Insertion Beacon to remain in the fight and hold the objectives at all costs. If you lose all objectives and your full team is out of play.. it’s game over.

But capturing the Nordvik facility won’t be easy. As an attacker you’ll start the assault with an increased Ticket Count to help you infiltrate into enemy territory. You’ll need it for the fight to come.

Week 2 // The Defense of Nordvik - Retribution // December 27 - January 3

Opposing Forces have smashed Nordvik’s defenses and gained control of the facility. It’s now up to the Nordvik Control Corps to strike back with Retribution.

As Black Storm fights to hold the line, Nordvik Control Corps infiltrates the facility to destroy M-COMs containing highly valuable data before it’s compromised by enemy hands.

Get ready for Retribution. A 16v16 twist on Conquest which combines elements of Conquest, Breakthrough and Rush into a single mode where attackers fight their way towards the frontlines while securing objectives along the way. Teamplay is the key to success towards victory.

If you are successful at breaking through the enemy lines towards the final objective then the match will transition into an all-out Rush where you attempt to arm strategically placed M-COMs around the Nordvik facility.

As a defender, you’ll plan your defense carefully to keep control of the facility at all costs. The enemy is coming at you with everything they have for this final assault, and it’s up to you to keep them at bay until you’ve safely extracted the valuable data.

Week 3 // The Liberation of Nordvik - Breakthrough Chaos // January 3-10

The Nordvik Control Corps receives help from US reinforcements and stages a larger counter-offensive. Black Storm and Eastern Forces mount a fierce defense as the Nordvik Control Corps leads the assault to liberate Nordvik from its occupiers

This is the final battle where full-on Breakthrough Chaos will decide the conflict. This week, gameplay is scaled up to new intensity and supports up to 128* players as you give it your all. fFight your way across the Battlefield as a tight unit with modifiers such as increased movement speed, faster redeploy times and faster vehicle call-ins.

The Spoils

Get your hands on the spoils of war during the time-limited Battle of Nordvik Event. Various new cosmetic rewards and bundles become available to earn, claim or purchase.

Earn Ribbons within each week’s unique game to unlock the unique gameplay rewards for each given week. The Store will have free bundles for you to claim, as well as two new bundles for purchase. 

Week 1 - Assault on Nordvik

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Epic “Raider” Headgear for Sundance
• 12 Ribbons - Epic “Revelation” Weapon Skin for the MP9
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Death” Outfit for Casper

Free Store Items

• Rare “Watchman” Outfit for Crawford
• Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Crawford

Epic Twilight Strike Store Bundle - 2400 Battlefield Coins

• “Pestilence” Outfit for Falck
• “War” Outfit for Mackay
• “Famine” Outfit for Lis
• “Counterglow” Weapon Skin for the BSV-M
• “Crepuscular” Weapon Skin for the PBX-45
• “Chromite” Weapon Skin for the AC-42
• “Nocturnal Blight” Vehicle Skin for the M1A5

Week 2 - Defense of Nordvik:

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Falck
• 12 Ribbons - Rare “Marauder” Outfit for Mackay
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Overseer” Outfit for Irish

Free Store Items

• Rare “Marauder” Outfit for Falck
• Epic “Raider” Headgear for Falck

Epic Nordvik Gunner Store Bundle - 1400 Battlefield Coins

• “Archangel” Outfit for Sundance
• “Bulwark” Outfit for Falck
• “Atomizer” Weapon Skin for the VCAR
• “Incendiary” Weapon Skin for the PBX-45
• “Fusehead” Weapon Skin for the SWS-10

Week 3 - Liberation of Nordvik:

Gameplay Rewards

• 5 Ribbons - Rare “Watchman” Rare Outfit for Angel
• 12 Ribbons - Epic “Hell Fire” Weapons Skin for the MCS-880
• 20 Ribbons - Epic “Thermobaric” Vehicle Skin

Free Store Content

• Rare “Watchman” Outfit for Casper
• Epic “Bastion” Headgear for Casper

Battlefield 2042 includes 3 distinct multiplayer experiences:

• All-Out Warfare - the next generation of fan-favorite modes Conquest and Breakthrough, featuring the largest maps ever for the franchise and for the first time, up to 128 players (on XSX, PS5 and PC). Experience the intensity of All-Out Warfare in large-scale battles like never before on maps filled with dynamic weather, dangerous environmental hazards and spectacular world events that see tornadoes rip across the map and sandstorms block out the sun.
• Hazard Zone - an all-new, high-stakes, squad-based game-type for the Battlefield franchise that is a modern take on the multiplayer experience that is distinctly DICE but very different from All-Out Warfare’s Conquest or Breakthrough modes.
• Portal Mode - A first for the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield Portal is a community-driven platform designed to offer a huge variety of imaginative experiences by giving players the tools to set their own rules and build their own definitive Battlefield experience - and share them with other people.

All Out Warfare launches with seven maps total. Let’s take a quick tour of those:

• Kaleidoscope [Sogdo, South Korea] This cityscape features dense roadways and skyscrapers that can be explored, or if you’ve a wingsuit, leapt off. It’s here that a tornado that dwarves the glittering buildings will make its presence known.
• Manifest [Brani Island, Singapore] Supply lines are under threat in this key location for global trade.
• Orbital [Kourou, French Guiana] Players will battle in the shadow of a towering space rocket pad that’s counting down to an imminent launch. 
• Discarded [Alang, India] Clash around, through and on top of massive ship hulks and the surrounding cranes.
• Renewal [Eastern Desert, Egypt] Wrestle for control of an agriculture technology centre in the Egyptian Desert.
• Hourglass [Doha, Qatar] An approaching sandstorm will shift the tide of war taking place at the heart of a city.
• Breakaway [Queen Maud Land, Antarctica] From hot deserts to icy landscapes: oil and gas are the key resources being fought over here. Insert on the mountaintops with a wingsuit and you can dive into industrial buildings below.

Post launch, Battlefield 2042’s first year promises four seasons of content, bringing with them four new Specialists plus new locations. Each season is marked by a new Battle Pass. EA confirms that new locations will be accessible to all players.

Battlefield 2042 is available for Xbox One, PS4, PC ($59.99), for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 ($69.99).