Summary
- Battlefield 2042's War Machine event introduces Override, an AI-themed spin on the game's Rush mode.
- The War Machine event includes a 30-tier event pass featuring the new AN-94 weapon as well as new specialist and weapon skins.
- It remains to be seen if Battlefield 2042 will continue to get new events with the next Battlefield game on the horizon.
EA has revealed a new limited-time event coming to Battlefield 2042, named War Machine, which offers a futuristic AI spin on one of the franchise's most popular game modes. Although EA ended seasonal support for Battlefield 2042 last year, that doesn't seem to have stopped developer DICE from being able to add smaller updates and events to the game, helping keep the remaining playerbase satisfied.
It can be said that the franchise's large-scale 64v64 multiplayer battles have historically been the main draw of the Battlefield series, and DICE has done well at adding different types of modes within that 128-player framework. While Conquest has largely been Battlefield's bread and butter, having players fight over different zones spread across the map, Rush has become one of the more popular side modes. In Rush, one team must plant explosive bombs while the other team tries to disarm them before they go off, losing them their territory.
Battlefield 2042 Player Pulls Off Nearly Impossible RPG Shot
An equally skillful and lucky Battlefield 2042 player uses an impressively placed RPG shot to easily take down an enemy helicopter.
Now, DICE has come up with a new twist on Battlefield 2042's Rush mode coming as part of the new War Machine event. The event begins March 18 and will run until April 15. Furthermore, a 30-tier event pass will offer the new AN-94 weapon alongside a smattering of new specialist and weapon skins, among other items. Perhaps the most noteworthy addition coming as part of the War Machine event is the new Override mode. Described by Battlefield as a 4v28 PvE battle, Override will have players face relentless AI robots as they try to plant explosive bombs.
Battlefield 2042's New Override Mode is a Twist on Rush
Considering Battlefield 2042's near-futuristic aesthetic, it makes perfect sense that rogue AI machines would be added as enemies in a PvE mode like Override. This isn't the first time Battlefield 2042 players have seen a PvE mode, as smaller limited-time modes have seen teams of players face off against AI-controlled enemies throughout the game's post-launch life. These modes have typically been smaller in scale with lower player lobbies, and that seems to be the case again for the War Machine event's Override mode. Time will tell whether Battlefield 2042 players enjoy Override enough that it returns in the future.
With an all-new Battlefield game currently in development at DICE, and seemingly right around the corner, judging by the recent closed playtest leaks, it's nice to see that Battlefield 2042 is still seeing some form of support in the name of a short limited-time event, even after the game's seasonal support cycle ended last year. With the next Battlefield bringing gamers back to the modern day, there will undoubtedly be some fans who still prefer Battlefield 2042's futuristic setting. It'll be interesting to see whether Battlefield 2042 is still getting new events once the next Battlefield entry is launched.
Battlefield 2042
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 65 /100 Critics Rec: 32%
- Released
- November 19, 2021
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.
Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield's past and present.
This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
