Battlefield 2042’s new update reworks the Kaleidoscope map and Specialists VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Battlefield 2042’ s new update reworks the Kaleidoscope map and SpecialistsA player profile and statistics page will also be available in-game Video Game News 1st Aug 2022 / 10:28 pm Posted by Tom IvanElectronic Arts has detailed Battlefield 2042’s latest update ahead of its release this Tuesday, August 2. Arriving just over halfway through Battlefield 2042 Season 1, update 1.2 features the first in a series of reworks planned for the game’s launch maps. “Kaleidoscope has been reworked to offer an improved gameplay flow through new cover assets, flag positions, terrain elevations and visual updates to several locations on the map,” according to developer DICE. Battlefield 2042 Season 1: Zero Hour Gameplay TrailerSubscribe to VGC on YouTube The update also features the initial style and tone changes for some of the game’s Specialists, which includes several updated character models. Following the update, a player profile and statistics page will be available in-game too, providing an overview of the player’s performance and progression since launch. Elsewhere, the power of the RAH-68 Huron and YG-99 Hannibal 30mm Cannon has been reduced by making it overheat much faster, and aim assist on controllers has been adjusted to make it feel smoother and more consistent when tracking moving targets. The patch notes offer more detailed information about the new features, plus a full list of fixes, balance changes and quality of life improvements included in the update. Related 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 directorBattlefield 2042’s next update is scheduled to arrive with Season 2, with more details to be shared later this month. 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. Post a comment 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 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future4 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 25 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News Mortal Kombat 12 won’ t be announced at EVO 2022 claims Ed Boon"It's time for Street Fighter... Let's enjoy that!"2 months ago1 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 ago5 Activision s active player base falls below 100 million for the first time since 2019Call of Duty engagement declined during the publisher’s second quarter2 months ago5 CommentsBy 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.