EA and DICE have been wrapping up the current season of Battlefield 2042 with the major update 3.2 just a couple of weeks ago. Now, looking forward to next week, they continue to climb out of the communities unfavorable response to the game initially got with yet another reason for players to get excited to hit the battlefield once again. This reason is Season 4: Eleventh Hour, which brings an array of new content to the game, including a brand new map, Specialist, weapons, vehicle, and more, plus 100 new tiers of Battle Pass content.
The Battlefield moves to South Africa with players battling head-to-head in the new map, Flashpoint. The rocky landscapes of the region allow vehicles to roam and take cover outside, while the ample interior spaces - including an underground tunnel - will have players caught up in close-quarters combat on foot and in vehicles.
Players are also getting a new Specialist who is an ambush expert by the name Camila “Blasco.” She can use her reconnaissance training and customized tactical gear to move through the landscape without alerting any motion-based technology. Her X6-Infiltration Device prevents lock-ons from hostile devices, interferes with active spotting technology, and creates dead zones, pinpointing and revealing enemy tech within its range until destroyed or deactivated.
Some of the other new content includes:
The short-range, pump action Super 500 Shotgun Sidearm. This weapon is compact and meant for breaching purposes.
The adaptable assault rifle RM68. It comes loaded with a built-in silencer, offering counter-weight for improved stability and recoil control.
The lightweight AC9 SMG. Packed with a special receiver of ergonomics to maximize control in fast hip-fire exchanges.
The low-rate-of-fire, heavy-hitting RPT-31 LMG. Made to use a very fast bullet speed and a unique “flip-scope” attachment.
The SPH Explosive Launcher. A gadget’s sticky explosives are capable of attaching to players, objects, and vehicles, making it the perfect destruction tool and anti-infantry combat weapon.
The new vehicle, CAV-Brawler. Functioning as a team spawner, it allows allies to spawn next to the vehicle, even when full. This maneuverable IFV-type vehicle is complete with active threat detection and a close defense system that throws grenades in all directions, combating infantry threads in close proximity.
A more particular update that most of the player base will be happy to see is that Season 4 brings the most recent Class System update. Now Specialists get assigned to one of four classic and familiar classes: Assault, Engineer, Recon, and Support. The Class System also redefines the gear and equipment Specialists will have access to, creating a more structured and understandable role for players. In addition, players can also expect to see a reworked version of the Discarded map later this season, featuring improved sightlines and visibility, a variety of covers to improve infantry combat, better control points, entirely new areas on the map, and more.
Battlefield 2042’s Season 4: Eleventh Hour is set to launch on February 28th on all platforms. You can learn more about Season 4 on the game’s official blog. Battlefield 2042 is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It is also available via Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and EA Play.
