BATTLEFIELD 2042 UPDATE #8.5.0

Continuing our small updates to fix issues and add quality of life changes, on Tuesday, February 18th, we’re rolling out Update 8.5.0. Find a list of changes below.

//The Battlefield Team

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Loading Screen Improvements

One of the main areas of improvement for Update 8.5 is a visual overhaul of the loading screen for all game modes, now you will be able to see improved descriptions and iconography indicators for the rules of each mode before loading into the match in a much more pleasing and penguin-approved way. 

This improvement also extends to Custom Experiences within Battlefield Portal, allowing creators more space for descriptions. Further improvements will be made to this loading screen in a future update too!

General

• Fixed overlapping input prompts on the deploy screen.

AI

• AI soldiers should no longer die out of bounds when fighting in the shipwreck. 

Vehicles

• Added insertion sequence for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
• Camera transition should now be smoother when switching views in seats while in a vehicle.
• Fixed a bug where projectiles would despawn when firing from above the air vehicle max height.
  

Progression

• Fixed an issue where players were unable to purchase the accelerated event pass if all levels were completed before the purchase.
   

This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.