Battlefield 2042 will add a class system in response to its ‘polarising’ Specialists VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Battlefield 2042 will add a class system in response to its polarising SpecialistsDICE also shows off updated versions of the Renewal and Orbital maps Video Game News 22nd Aug 2022 / 8:38 pm Posted by Tom IvanDICE has confirmed plans to introduce a class system for Battlefield 2042 as part of the game’s Season 3 update. While the studio is currently gearing up to launch Season 2, on Monday it provided some insight into its longer-term plans for the game in a development update video which is viewable below. Headlining the Season 3 update is the decision to rework the game’s divisive Specialists system in order to bring it closer to something that will be more familiar to players of previous series entries. Battlefield 2042 Season 1: Zero Hour Gameplay TrailerSubscribe to VGC on YouTube “Earlier this year we put together a team to analyse the feedback received, and we’re now ready to talk about the future of Specialists and the class system,” said DICE producer Alexia Christofi. “The arrival of Specialists in Battlefield 2042 has been polarising. We have heard you. So, in Season 3 we’ll be moving Specialists into the classic and familiar Battlefield class system. They’ll have traits available to all Specialists within a given class, with existing open gadgets and throwables split between classes to fit their role. Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. “Our initial thinking is this breakdown, but this is just the start of the discussion. We want to hear more from you. Specialists are not being removed from Battlefield 2042, but this evolution connecting them to the class system is one we know many of you have asked for. “This is a significant change from us development-wise, which is why we are taking the time to get it right. And so, we’ll bring it during Season 3.” Further reading 1 EA’ s new Seattle studio is hiring for the next Battlefield single-player campaignThe studio features Halo co-founder Marcus Lehto as a game directorElsewhere in the video, DICE offered a sneak peek at the next in a series of reworks for the game’s launch maps. Having launched a reworked version of Kaleidoscope earlier this month, updated versions of Renewal and Orbital will be introduced as part of Season 2 in September and October respectively. DICE’s new general manager recently said the studio has “no time” to pursue non-Battlefield projects as it looks to establish itself as a leading developer in the FPS market. 3 Comments Related VGC Reviews Review Battlefield 2042’ s Portal mode saves it from being a series low point Related VGC Content Battlefield 2042 s latest update includes a reworked version of the Renewal map2 weeks ago EA says Call of Duty Xbox exclusivity would be ‘ a tremendous opportunity’ for Battlefield2 weeks ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo3 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 24 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News1 Call of Duty’ s new DMZ mode could launch with Warzone 2 rating suggestsThe Escape from Tarkov-inspired game mode has been referenced by the ESRB1 month ago1 Comment1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago Former PSVR exclusive Jupiter & Mars is getting an improved Quest releaseDefinitive Edition is out this week with "countless updates" to gameplay and mechanics1 month agoBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.