Battlefield 2042 Next Update 5.3.0 Patch Notes Revealed
by Naveenkumar
Updated Aug 26, 2023
Battlefield 2042 Next Update 5.3.0 Patch Notes Revealed
Update 5.3.0 is on its way to launch next week alongside Battlefield 2042: Redux! Take a look below to discover everything new in this game update.
Here is an overview of some of the more important aspects of this update:
BATTLEFIELD 2042: REDUX
Redux starts on August 29th and brings back new ways to play across your favorite modes and maps, as well as making new and returning weekly rewards available to earn. From Rush Chaos XL, Tactical Conquest, Breakthrough Chaos to Conquest Assault, Shutdown and more. We’re giving you a wide variety of ways to play and earn rewards.
But we’re not just bringing these modes back as they were. We’ve listened to your feedback, so expect refined modes every week, on more maps, and with new players counts.
Back by popular demand this week, Control will be taking place on a bi-weekly basis during Redux!
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
The Codex
The Codex Feature is our one-stop shop for all things Narrative in the World of Battlefield 2042. With its story spread across many features and components, both in-game and external, the Codex brings all of these pieces together.
You’ll be able to read the lore for factions, maps, specialists, themed events, narrative hunts and more!
Update 5.3 will display all story elements up to Season 4: Eleventh Hour, and further updates to the Codex will follow alongside the release of Season 6 in October.
Find the Codex in-game via Profile > The Codex.
Conquest-Wide Vehicle Count Overhaul
Vehicles are an inherent part of the chaotic and immersive gameplay that we want you to experience with Battlefield. As we’ve now concluded reworking all All-Out Warfare launch maps, our focus shifts to how vehicles interact with these reworked locations.
Scheduled for the week following Update 5.3, a server-side change will overhaul the vehicle counts for Conquest on all All-Out Warfare era maps. Areas we reviewed when deciding on improved vehicle counts per map are for example the locations, their fantasy and conflict, and player counts.
The first update to vehicle counts is for our reworked All-Out Warfare Conquest maps. Vehicle counts on Battlefield Portal maps will be reviewed in a later update.
Below we will list two examples of the new vehicle counts, and we encourage you to feel for yourselves how each map plays after this update. Please continue sharing your feedback with us.
Exposure
Exposure offers a significant amount of verticality due its mountainous region, while also providing much needed respite for infantry through its tunnel system and interior layouts.
Air vehicles gameplay are the new focus of Exposure.
Exposure Conquest 128:
Exposure Conquest 64:
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Discarded is instead an example of catered towards ground combat focus. Aircraft will be part of its gameplay, but the majority of combat will be between colliding infantry and ground vehicles.
Discarded Conquest 128:
Discarded Conquest 64:
A note from the Vehicles Team
We wanted to take a quick moment to discuss some of the changes taking place with vehicles in this game update.
We have seen attack helicopters not performing as well as we would like them to. Especially in comparison with vehicles such as the MD540 Nightbird and Stealth Helicopters in terms of dealing and receiving damage. The changes we’re making are as follows.
Dealing and Receiving Damage
Currently the gameplay armor/health difference between Attack Helicopters and their lighter variants are not noticeably felt and they equally struggle against anti-air weaponry. To address this we are lowering the damage that Attack Helicopters take from 30mm Cannons on the Wildcat and Flak weapon explosions by 25% which will help with better survivability versus their lighter counterparts.
We’re also changing how damage is dealt to other ground vehicles when using anti-vehicle missiles. These missiles will now deal damage primarily through their blast to ensure they’re more effective as an anti-vehicle option. With this change it’s vital that you aim for direct hits to ensure full damage output.
These changes affect all air vehicles that use anti-vehicle missiles.
Gunner Improvements
We’ve also realigned the weapon and camera positioning of the front gunner. With a wider and better view, this now helps you understand the heading of the helicopter as you traverse across the Battlefield.
We’re also increasing the weapon efficiency of the gunner position through a series of balance changes and the addition of thermal optics. Thermals come at the cost of your ability to zoom, so it’s up to you to decide if the pros outway the cons.
Turn, turn, turn!
In this update you’ll also notice that we’ve slightly lowered the sensitivity of all helicopters. This is to allow for easier target acquisition while giving micro inputs to adjust your aim during those chaotic moments.
Zooming across
We’re also improving the handling of ground vehicles. We’ll be starting off with the LCAA Hovercraft by changing how force is applied with this vehicle as we’ve heard from you that it had too much drift.
We have increased the input response of the hovercraft and you should feel it now accelerates and halts faster than before. It will feel a lot less drifty, alongside the addition of yaw acceleration to help rotate from a stand-still position.
Zooming out
We’ve received a lot of flak for it so let’s also discuss Flak Cannons.
In one of our previous updates we’ve temporarily disabled the Flak Cannon for the LATV4 and LCAA Hovercraft because an issue allowed the Flak to use the vehicle blast values when it explodes on time out.
In this update we’re re-enabling the Flak Cannon, but we’re removing their damage against infantry as we felt it was too powerful, alongside adding to the prevalence of explosions.
CHANGELOG
Soldier & AI
Specialists & Gadgets
Boris
Crawford
Dozer
Engineer
EOD Bot
Weapons
Vehicles
Helicopters
Attack Helicopters
Jets
LCAA Hovercraft
Battlefield 2042
Released in 2021, Battlefield 2042 stands as a first-person shooter crafted by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Serving as the twelfth primary installment within the esteemed Battlefield series, the game emerged on November 19, 2021, across platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Distinguishing itself from its predecessors, Battlefield 2042 forgoes a single-player campaign, concentrating entirely on its multiplayer aspect. Notably, this installment introduces cross-platform play, marking a pioneering move for the series. While met with a blend of assessments from critics, the game faced criticism from players due to technical glitches, a perceived dearth of features, and alterations to gameplay mechanics. Regrettably, Battlefield 2042 fell short of Electronic Arts' sales projections.
Key Features:
Reception:
Upon its release, Battlefield 2042 garnered mixed reviews from critics and faced a negative reception from players. Criticism was directed at technical issues, lack of content compared to previous titles, and certain gameplay changes that did not resonate well with the player base.
Sales Performance:
Despite the anticipation leading up to its launch, Battlefield 2042 failed to meet Electronic Arts' sales expectations. The combination of technical problems, gameplay concerns, and competition from other titles impacted the game's commercial performance.
While Battlefield 2042 brought a new vision to the franchise with its emphasis on large-scale multiplayer battles and dynamic environments, its mixed reception highlighted the challenges of balancing innovation with the expectations of a dedicated player community.
Battlefield 2042 Gameplay
Building upon the legacy of its predecessors, Battlefield 2042 presents a dynamic multiplayer-focused first-person shooter experience set in a near-future world. This installment embraces futuristic weaponry and gadgets, introducing an array of exciting features that shape the gameplay.
Futuristic Arsenal and Gadgets:
Incorporating the futuristic setting, the game equips players with cutting-edge weaponry and gadgets like deployable turrets and drones. The inclusion of vehicular combat is central, offering players the thrill of piloting and controlling various vehicles. Players have the unique ability to request vehicle air-drops to any location, adding a tactical edge to the gameplay.
Customization and Specialists:
Battlefield 2042 introduces the "Plus" system, allowing players to dynamically customize their weapons on the fly, catering to different scenarios. The traditional class system undergoes a significant overhaul, replacing defined classes with specialists. These specialists encompass the core gameplay classes of Assault, Engineer, Medic, and Recon. Each specialist has the freedom to wield unlocked weapons and gadgets, while also possessing unique skills and tools. For example, Emma "Sundance" Rosier boasts a wingsuit, while Maria Falck wields a healing pistol.
Destructive Environments and Extreme Weather:
The hallmark "Levolution" and destructive environments from Battlefield 4 make a return, adding an element of strategic chaos to the battles. In an immersive twist, extreme weather phenomena like tornadoes and sandstorms can impact the gameplay, reshaping the battlefield dynamically.
All-Out Warfare Modes:
The game offers the "All-Out Warfare" mode, featuring two staple gameplay modes: "Breakthrough" and "Conquest." In "Conquest," teams clash to capture control points, dictating sector control upon capturing all points. "Breakthrough" introduces asymmetrical gameplay, where one team aims to capture control points, while the other defends them. These modes support both human and AI-controlled players for engaging in battles. Notably, the PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S versions accommodate up to 128 players, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions support up to 64 players.
Cross-Platform Play:
In a series first, Battlefield 2042 embraces cross-platform play, fostering a unified gaming experience across PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. While cross-platform play extends to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, it is exclusive to players on these platforms.
Battlefield Portal:
"Battlefield Portal" introduces a community-driven platform where players can craft custom multiplayer modes. This feature incorporates maps from past Battlefield titles like Battlefield 1942, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 3. Beyond maps, players can modify core gameplay elements through a web-based scripting application, altering health, weapon load-outs, and movement.
Hazard Zone Cooperative Mode:
The cooperative "Hazard Zone" mode presents teams of players competing to retrieve and extract data drives from satellite debris. Enemy combatants, controlled by AI players, guard these drives. Successful extraction earns players "dark market credits," which can be spent on acquiring new weapons and upgrades within this mode.
Conclusion:
Battlefield 2042 transcends traditional multiplayer shooters by embracing futuristic weaponry, dynamic environments, cross-platform play, and community-driven creativity through Battlefield Portal. Its distinct gameplay modes offer a diverse range of challenges and cooperative experiences, solidifying its place within the storied Battlefield franchise.
Battlefield 2042 Overview
Aspect
Details
Developer
DICE
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Director
Lars Gustavsson
Producers
Jeremy Chubb Series
Battlefield
Engine
Frostbite
Platforms
PlayStation 4 Xbox One Release
November 19, 2021
Genre
First-person shooter
Mode
Multiplayer
Mattias Hansson
Craig McLeod
PlayStation 5
Windows
Xbox Series X/S
Battlefield 2042 Next Update 5.3.0 Patch Notes Revealed - FAQs
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter video game developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. It is the twelfth main installment in the Battlefield series and was released in 2021.
Unlike its predecessors, Battlefield 2042 focuses solely on multiplayer gameplay and does not feature a single-player campaign. It introduces cross-platform play, allowing players on different gaming platforms to battle together.
Battlefield 2042 features massive multiplayer battles with up to 128 players (depending on platform), futuristic weaponry and gadgets, destructible environments, dynamic weather effects, and the ability to customize weapons on the spot. The game also introduces specialists with unique abilities and tools.
"Battlefield Portal" is a community-driven platform within Battlefield 2042 that enables players to create custom multiplayer modes using maps from previous Battlefield titles. It also allows players to modify core gameplay elements through a web-based scripting application.
In the "Hazard Zone" mode, teams of players compete to retrieve and extract data drives from satellite debris. AI-controlled enemy combatants guard these drives. Successful extraction rewards players with "dark market credits" that can be used to purchase new weapons and upgrades for this mode.