It is safe to say that Battlefield 2042 has faced a large amount of criticism since it launched. Fans were hoping that developer DICE could break its streak of games that launched poorly and have the latest Battlefield game ready to play as soon as it released. However, not only did Battlefield 2042 suffer from a poor launch, but it seemed to many to be one of the worst Battlefield games in the franchise's history.Without a single-player campaign for players to retreat to, they were forced into consistent multiplayer matches that showed the flaws of the game in full. Bugs and glitches in Battlefield 2042 were plentiful at launch, and while DICE attempted to fix as many of the problems occurring as possible, to not overwork its team, the process of saving Battlefield 2042 has been a slow one. Even so, patches have been released for the game, including the most recent 4.0 update for Battlefield 2042 which made around 400 changes. Alongside the addition of voice chat to Battlefield 2042, patch 4.0 has also allowed some leakers to peek at the upcoming items for the shooter's in-game store. New category images have been revealed, showing off new bundles, cosmetics for soldiers, weapons, and vehicles, alongside XP boosts. In-game purchases have been something that Battlefield fans have been accustomed to for quite some time, and while some have made their dissatisfaction with microtransactions clear, they are more than likely to be sticking around for a while.
Alongside the leaked store menu images, users also found files including five premium currency packages and tiers alongside missions for the upcoming battle pass. There is no official data for the price of the in-game currency, but using the values found for Call of Duty: Vanguard's in-game currency, fans believe they can see some similarities. Battlefield 2042 players weren't too happy about the upcoming microtransactions, with one fan saying DICE should bring back Battlefield Premium, a DLC service that gave fans access to all extra content.
However, others pointed out that Battlefield Premium didn't offer much once all the DLC maps had been released and that live service games can offer players a level of consistency in the content they see. It seems that Battlefield 2042 might not get the same level of content as other Battlefield titles, as DICE and EA have both stated that they are looking towards the future of the franchise and hoping to leave the mistakes of the latest game in the past. Battlefield 2042's successor, then, has a fair amount of pressure to not disappoint.
Battlefield 2042 is out now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.