With the Open Beta to Battlefield 2042 A few days ago, we got our first look at DICE's shooter. Naturally, several problems were still noticeable, which the developer attributes to the fact that it's an older build.
However, this is now contradicted by well-known insiders who claim that the beta build is anything but old and was probably only created in September. This would mean the beta represents a fairly current state of... Battlefield 2042 represent, with all the problems that can be observed, especially on the last-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One.
According to assessment insider Tom Henderson In any case, it is unlikely that the beta build is already outdated, but rather dates from mid-September, shortly before Battlefield 2042 was postponed until November.
Problems much more far-reaching?
The problems with Battlefield 2042 However, the problems are said to be far more extensive than what is obvious. Apparently, there are also significant discrepancies between the developers and management, who feel their creativity is being stifled.
According to this, new approaches and ideas are completely rejected; instead, there is a strong desire to... Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from 2019, which is reflected, among other things, in the Specialists system, inspired by the Operators. However, some employees don't want to speak openly about it because they fear for their jobs.
Overall, it remains to be seen what state it will be in. Battlefield 2042 in November. Against this background, it would even be a further postponement It is not out of the question, even though it is considered very unlikely at the present time.
Neither EA nor DICE have commented on the reports so far, which is why they should be treated with caution. However, the aforementioned insider has proven reliable on several occasions, so this is certainly something to keep an eye on.
Battlefield 2042 As it stands, it will be released on November 19, 2021.