I want to but can't

I really love Battlefield 2042 and have been playing for over a year now. As an Xbox console player at Level 169, I’ve put in countless hours, hoping to master the game and increase my levels. I am a 54 year old divorced dad with you boys that I get to see part time so i play to keep myself busy between those times.  But the reality is, it’s becoming nearly impossible to progress in a way that feels rewarding.

The best way to level up is to play with full XP and no restrictions, but that’s easier said than done. Sure, bot matches are an option, but the XP caps make it feel like a slow crawl rather than meaningful progress. I want to work on mastery, but the current system doesn’t make it easy.

One of the biggest issues I face is finding enough players for matches with crossplay turned off. I prefer to stick with console players, but the lack of active players forces me to turn crossplay on. And when I do? It’s an absolute slaughter. This is not an exaggeration—I GET ANNIHILATED.

Take my last Breakthrough match, for example. I went 0-5, getting killed almost immediately after spawning. The longest I survived was about 30 seconds. I’ve tried every class, every tactic, but it doesn’t seem to matter. The moment I peek as a sniper, I’m dead. After grinding for 30 minutes to an hour, frustration sets in, and I have no choice but to quit feeling like absolute dog crap.

At its core, Battlefield 2042 is a game I truly want to enjoy. I love the franchise, the large-scale battles, and the intensity of the fights. But when every session turns into a frustrating, lopsided experience, it’s hard to keep going. Until then, the struggle continues. I will probably be on later but realizing it will take me another year to achieve mastery on some players, gadgets, and equipment is disappointing.