Summary
DICE has revealed the patch notes forBattlefield 2042Update 6.4.0, which is slated to release next week. This will mark the last update before the highly anticipated Season 7 commences inBattlefield 2042.
While the game had received a largely vitriolic reception at launch,DICE’s persistence turned things around forBattlefield 2042. The developers have actively released a series of updates to the game, which not only ironed out the issues fans had reservations about but also added tons of new features. There is still some ambiguity around when the nextBattlefieldgame will be announced, but the developer’s robust content plan forBattlefield 2042suggests that it is still a while away.
In a newblog post, DICE has outlined what fans can expect from the upcoming 6.4.0 update which will be arriving on Wednesday, February 28th. Alongside the plethora of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, some of the major highlights of the update include thecommencement of the Arkangel Directive, changes to Persistent Servers, and HUD improvements.
The Arkangel Directive event is making a comeback to the game, after being widely acclaimed by the community when it was released last year. Players will be able to take part in a limited-time game mode Control, which will feature 24v24 battles across Reclaimed, Orbital, Valparaiso, and Arica Harbor. Update 6.4.0 adds twomore maps toBattlefield 2042’s Control LTM, Breakaway and Discarded. While fans have been requesting the Control mode to be added as a permanent mode to the game, the Arkangel Directive will only be available until March 5.
To gear up for the launch of Season 7, DICE is allowing all Custom Experiencescreated within theBattlefieldPortalto remain active for two days during an inactive season. For existing Battle Pass owners, the seven days of Server Persistence during an active season is still applicable. This aspect of the update hasn’t gone down well in the community, as fans have been requesting Persistent Servers for All-Out Warfare since launch, and the developers only added it for theBattlefieldPortal.
Lastly, some changes are being made to the Aircraft Gunner Directional HUD and Helicopter Impact Point UI HUD. For the former, the visibility of the Gunner’s direction has been improved, alongside added options to toggle between the legacy and revamped views. Likewise, players will also be able to choose between various Crosshair Indicators for their Impact Point Crosshair while using theirhelicopters inBattlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042 Update 6.4.0 Patch Notes
Arkangel Directive
Arkangel Directive is now underway. Utilise the Ascension satellite network, and experience the mode Control. Take and hold rotating objectives to upload tactical telemetry, collect the most telemetry to command the region, and earn Ascension Points to purchase vehicles.
Execute the Directive. Take Control.
Control is played as 24v24 across Reclaimed, Orbital, Valparaiso and Arica Harbor, with your goal being to collect telemetry data to upload to the Arkangel Satellite. Update 6.4 will include support for two additional maps in Breakaway and Discarded.
Persistent Servers Update
Season 6 has now come to a close and we are on our way towards Season 7. As we make our way to the new Season, we’re improving how Persistent Servers function forBattlefieldPortal.
Going forward, ifBattlefield 2042does not have an active Season, all Custom Experiences created withinBattlefieldPortal will now benefit from server persistence for two days, whereas previously this wasn’t available.
During an active Season, if you are a Battle Pass owner you will still benefit from 7 days of Server Persistence. Allowing your server to remain active for a longer duration of time.
Improved Aircraft Gunner Directional HUD
With Update 6.4, we continue to expand upon the directional HUD features that were included in aprevious Game Update. Taking onboard Player Feedback, you will now be able to see the direction of your Gunner with more clarity.
We have also included the ability to select between Default, Legacy, Both or Disable this HUD feature within the Options screen. This functionality is titled as ‘Helicopter Gunner View’.
Default:Battlefield 2042’s standard HUD with the weapon barrel showing the gunners direction.
Legacy: Inspired by previous titles. This shows the gunner’s pitch and yaw, while using an animated triangle inside a larger rectangular box.
Both: Both of these elements will be visible at the same time, with one being placed above the other.
Helicopter Impact Point UI HUD
Similar to the improved options for the Gunner Directional HUD above, players will now be able to select between different Crosshair Indicators for their Impact Point Crosshair. You can now choose between a Cross, Plus, Circle or disable the crosshair within the Crosshair Options screen.
News Networks Coming Online
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AI, Soldier and General Improvements
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