Battlefield 2042's first big post-launch patch goes live today Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Battlefield 2042's first big post-launch patch goes live today With another due next month. News by Martin Robinson Editor-in-chief Updated on 25 Nov 2021 25 comments Just under a week after its initial launch - and following a somewhat shaky start - DICE has deployed the first major post-release patch for Battlefield 2042, looking to address some of its many issues. While foundational issues such as the lack of a scoreboard or in-game voice chat have been acknowledged, they're not part of the first wave of patches. Instead, today's update - named update two, following the day one patch that launched a week after the game was widely available (look, video game launches are complicated now) - instead introducing balancing and performance tweaks. Watch on YouTube Key amongst them is improving how revives work on the field, nerfing the hovercraft and nightbird, an improved respawn system and a fix to the overstated shot dispersion that has made Battlefield 2042's gunplay feel so shoddy. The third update, which comes out next month, goes much deeper, introducing fixes for the interface, maps, matchmaking and progression. There's a comprehensive list on EA's official Battlefield blog that goes into impressive detail should you want to know more. Battlefield 2042 officially launched last week, taking the series to a near-future setting for this multiplayer-only outing. It's been one of the shakiest starts for a Battlefield game since the infamous launch of Battlefield 4, leading to it becoming one of Steam's worst-reviewed games. There's still hope, though, for its future if EA and DICE can find a focus for this thinly spread package. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store