The “Road to Battlefield 6” battle pass, recently introduced in Battlefield 2042, has seen a positive reception. Its inclusion of various cosmetic items transferable to the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 has naturally led to an increase in player engagement. Responding to this revitalized community, EA has scheduled a minor hotfix update for release tomorrow, September 9.
A primary concern among players has been related to progression mechanics. Specifically, certain weekly missions, such as those requiring actions with the M1 Garand in All Out Warfare, were not correctly registering progress. Additionally, some players found the effort required to unlock free cosmetic rewards excessive. To address this, a “Tier Skip” function will be implemented, enabling players to purchase their way through battle pass ranks, though this feature often sparks debate within the gaming community. The upcoming hotfix also includes adjustments to weapon and gadget balance, resolves a Playercard display error, and refreshes the Team Deathmatch playlist.
Players have until October 7 to complete the “Road to Battlefield 6” battle pass, just before the game`s official launch on October 10. The patch rolling out tomorrow is expected to streamline the process, making it simpler for players to reach Tier 60.
Battlefield 2042 Hotfix: September 9 Patch Details
Weapons & Gadgets
- Lynx weapon adjustments:
- Resolved an issue where the reload animation for extended magazines was unintentionally slow; it will now appear at an appropriate speed.
- Addressed problems with the Lynx`s recoil and camera movement.
- Corrected an accuracy reduction bug affecting the Lynx when stationary.
- Weapon balancing:
- Adjustments have been made to the SWS-10, Armor Piercing Rounds, and the Masterkey.
- Underbarrel Shotgun tracking fix:
- Fixed a bug preventing progress tracking for quests requiring underbarrel shotgun kills when using certain Vault Weapons (e.g., AK5C unlock quest).
- SOFLAM and Tracer Dart interaction:
- Resolved an issue where the “Target Acquired” message would not display correctly when SOFLAM and Tracer Dart interacted with vehicles.
Maps & Modes
- The Renewal map has been reinstated into the Team Deathmatch playlist.
Playercards
- Corrected an error where the names for the `Always Check Your Rear` and `Teamwork Makes the Dream Work` Playercard Backgrounds were incorrectly assigned.
Weekly Missions & Progression
- Resolved a bug where specific weekly missions involving Vault Weapons, particularly the M1 Garand in All Out Warfare, failed to track progress.
- The Tier Skip feature has been activated for the `Road to Battlefield 6` Pass.