Why Battlefield 2042 Represents the Collapse of a Triple-A Gaming Company(and is objectively trash)Preface;Battlefield 2042 is a trackable, provable, and obvious example of a deliberately subpar product. Released with intentional flaws in graphics, mechanics, and overall performance, it serves as a clear cash grab, prioritizing profits over quality. The game’s issues are well-documented and undeniable, making its failure transparent to all.1. Systemic Issues and Intentional False AdvertisingBattlefield 2042 faces heavy criticism for its misleading marketing. Trailers show polished visuals and promise realism that the final product fails to deliver. Players feel deceived as the game does not meet these high expectations, reflecting a growing trend where companies continue to overpromise but underdeliver.2. Statistically Worst GraphicsDespite high expectations, Battlefield 2042 suffers from bland environments, empty spaces, and subpar visual effects. Compared to previous Battlefield games, the graphical downgrade is stark, with frequent reports of performance issues, low textures, and incomplete environmental details.3. Hero-Shooter Mechanic in a Massive Multiplayer GameThe introduction of specialists, a "hero-shooter" mechanic, marks a departure from the class-based system that longtime fans expect. This change alienates traditional Battlefield players, with the game lacking balance and cohesion in large-scale multiplayer design. The result is a gameplay experience that fails to satisfy both new and old players.4. Simplified and Broken Armor MechanicsUnlike previous installments where tanks and other armored vehicles have strategic weak spots, Battlefield 2042 simplifies damage mechanics so that every hit counts the same. This removes much of the tactical depth, making vehicle combat simplistic and less engaging.5. Bugged Hit DetectionMany players report significant issues with hit detection in Battlefield 2042. Despite aiming accurately, shots frequently fail to register, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. These hit detection issues, paired with performance problems, greatly impact combat mechanics, creating one of the most common post-launch complaints.6. Intentional Release of a Buggy ProductDICE and EA knowingly release Battlefield 2042 in a buggy, incomplete state. The game suffers from numerous glitches and technical issues that should have been resolved pre-launch. This reflects a growing trend in the gaming industry where developers release unfinished products, intending to fix them with patches after launch.7. Farming Simulator's Superior Mouse InputIn a particularly embarrassing comparison, Farming Simulator 2021, a non-shooter game, offers more accurate mouse input than Battlefield 2042. This highlights severe input lag and aiming issues in Battlefield 2042, further exacerbating the game’s technical failures.8. The Broader Industry Decline Since 2021The problems with Battlefield 2042 are not unique. Since 2021, many Triple-A games face similar issues, including rushed releases and unfinished products. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem also suffer from technical failures at launch, reflecting a decline in the quality of Triple-A games as companies prioritize profits over player satisfaction.9. Gameplay Flaws and FailuresExploiting Spawn Points:Enemy infantry and, more frustratingly, enemy helicopters can enter and hover over spawn areas, leading to excessive spawn camping. This makes newly spawned players highly vulnerable to immediate attacks, which creates a frustrating experience. The constant threat of immediate death disrupts gameplay balance, making it feel unfair and uncompetitive for those trying to re-enter the game.Tank Gunner Issue: The secondary gunner’s aim isn’t displayed properly, complicating coordination between driver and gunner, making vehicle combat cumbersome.Underpowered Anti-Aircraft Weapons (Updated): Anti-aircraft (AA) vehicles with 20mm or 30mm cannons are severely underpowered, making them ineffective against airborne threats.The lock-on range for the personal anti-air (AA) launcher in Battlefield 2042 is reported to be around 400 meters, shorter than the range of some other AA systems in Battlefield 4 has a range of up to 550 meters. AA launchers in the game can feel inconsistent, with lock-on systems sometimes failing to track properly, or the missiles reacquiring targets even after countermeasures are deployedIneffective Explosives Against Infantry: Direct hits with anti-tank (AT) missiles on infantry do not always result in kills nor a 50mm cannon, breaking immersion and realism, suggesting the developers don’t fully understand real-world weapon systems.Apex-Style Zip Line: To make matters worse, Battlefield 2042 attempts to borrow features from popular games like Apex Legends with a zip line mechanic. However, it feels out of place in the large-scale, battlefield-style combat and only adds to the confusion of the game's identity.ConclusionBattlefield 2042 represents a clear example of the decline of the Triple-A gaming industry. From false advertising to core gameplay failures, the game demonstrates how rushed releases and incomplete products erode trust between developers and players. This trend continues to grow, with more companies prioritizing monetization over delivering polished, well-rounded gaming experiences.Reference; Pcg. Gaming Wiki, “Battlefield 2042,” Battlefield 2042 - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game, https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Battlefield_2042#Bugs_and_issues (accessed Oct. 11, 2024). Lowry, “Battlefield 2042 review: Great ideas with much work to be done,” Windows Central, https://www.windowscentral.com/battlefield-2042 (accessed Oct. 11, 2024). AEIDOLONE, “R/BATTLEFIELD2042 on reddit: Farming simulator 2021 has more accurate mouse input than battlefield 2042,” Farming Simulator 2021 has more accurate mouse input than Battlefield 2042, https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/r8a744/farming_simulator_2021_has_more_accurate_mouse/ (accessed Oct. 11, 2024). Ariyasinghe, “Dice plans major bug fixing updates to battlefield 2042,” Neowin, https://www.neowin.net/news/dice-plans-major-bug-fixing-updates-to-battlefield-2042/ (accessed Oct. 11, 2024). "I am no way, shape or form, telling you that you can't have fun, you can have as much fun as you want... my problem is when you start having some fun, all of the issues suddenly melt away. Then they become an unpaid DICE shill" -[1] E. n/a, “Sorry, Battlefield 2042 Is Not a Good Game,” https://youtu.be/vn6detHXfBo?si=dNDs_0YBRQ46kKhn&t=147 (accessed Oct. 13, 2024). Screenshots; Media;https://youtu.be/2-e_t_JE900?si=boxMJC79DrbB4yu2https://youtu.be/vn6detHXfBo?si=NV-SWEa4wrHDBoonhttps://youtu.be/ihsRc27QVco?si=SA5lO7Nk0HJcRvNchttps://youtu.be/0ER0BOXLDD0?si=w9LL9OHpPKUpYv8thttps://youtu.be/mAvNrV1ZVis?si=nWXVKHJ9gtNcfPVm^This video has about 15 details that BF42 lacks, that you'd think to get from a modern FPS(PS: Play Arma3, a 10 plus year old game that is beyond it's time.-or-Squad, at logical Mil-Sim inspired by Battlefield 2)

I agree with everything posted, if the next Battlefield goes this way it will end badly.

Everything you have both written and made reference to is astounding, I applaud you for your time and thoughtfulness in this article.It just goes to show the level of contempt these gaming franchises have for the player base now. Loyalty is gone, in fact, they probably think loyalty is some form of fast food from Uber.But what this does show is the sheer level of arrogance displayed by these organisations with an attitude of "Pump it out whatever state it is in, they will swallow it up, never mind finishing it and "don't worry about the lack of content" and oh, keep pushing the sale of shiny trinkets and pathetic skins, again they will swallow it all"It does question the thinking of companies, and especially in these economic climates we are in. If they release something as bad as this in the next game then they are done forever I feel, and yet we all know the shareholders will push for a release as fast as possible no matter what the consequences are. The game will fail, and they will all scratch their heads and wonder why, and we will be blaming both the game developers and producers equally.Shares will take a slight hit, profits will be down, but they will still have our money so will not care in the slightest. Useful idiots are what we have become, or if you prefer, Cash Cows, nothing more.A huge shame that companies destroyed such a once huge and respected platform and industry leading franchise. I suppose it just goes to show the short-sighted backwards looking times we are in now.When the next title comes out, I will wait for lots of reviews, and watch "actual game play", not cinematic trailers, which are usually NOTHING whatsoever like what you will actually see when playing it, before deciding what to do with my money.Anyone that Pre-Orders the next BF game is just plain silly after this terrible game.I don't expect my thread to stay here for long, the people that moderate these forums are very touchy about anything relating to the truth, however, they also state that they do feed-back things to the developers, well, how about feeding this thread back to them because everything written in this thread is both Truthful and Factual.

THings i could have lived with. 1. hero system, i honestly wouldn't have cared if everything else was so bad.2. technical issues, they eventually get fixed. Things I couldn't stand and ultimately uninstalled the game because of. 1. Attrocious UI. Honestly, Every time i died and tried to change class/hero, i went back in with the wrong one somehow. Aweful aweful controlller mapping, utter garbage.2. Different team after every game. No, just no, what on earth. utter garbage.3. Lack of decent Map rotation and facist you'll play what we tell you to play garbage, just no, awful awful. awful.4. no/2nd rate scoreboard. The lack of a scoreboard ti begin with shows that there is a total lack of thinking behind the games scoring mechanic. Its not just about the score. Its about how its acrued. Getting this wrong shows that there is something seriously wrong with the thinking behind the game. So, no, absolutely not. 5. Flying squirrles is possibly the most stupid immerse breaking nonsense ever to have made it into battlefield. I just coped with jumping and parachuting, its not completely realistic, but solves a basic in game need, without being so far fetched as to be immerse breaking. The sky diving though? Hate isn't a strong enough word for this garbage. No, just no. 6. Zip lines, equally as stupid. Fixed lines ok, fine, this stupidity of ziplining everywhere, urg. horrid. 7. No server browser == no community. I feel like the people who decided this must be alien invader lizzard people. They had so little confidence in their game that they felt that they needed to macro manage every player into some turgid facist map rotation. Urge, its just horrid. No server browser next time? not buying it. Basically, what used to be a fun arcade, slightly gritty, semi realistic jaunt, turned into a horrid experience all round. Purely aimed at a new generation they'll treat no different than a slave. Dice/EA made it clear to me i'm no longer their target audience, a "legacy" player too old for them.I've never in nearly 50 years of life, been so disgusted and angered by a game.

1. Systemic Issues and Intentional False Advertisingmaybe true.2. Statistically Worst GraphicsGraphics are more than fine for me and competitive players.3. Hero-Shooter Mechanic in a Massive Multiplayer Gamemaybe true.4. Simplified and Broken Armor MechanicsThis exist in bt 2042 already. So this is false.5. Bugged Hit DetectionNever happens to me to be honest.6. Intentional Release of a Buggy ProductThis happends in almost every game.7. Farming Simulator's Superior Mouse InputMouse input could be better, but is manageable and ok.8. The Broader Industry Decline Since 2021maybe.9. Gameplay Flaws and FailuresExploiting Spawn Points:Spawns could be better, but is ok.Tank Gunner Issue: being a gunner is the easiest thing ever, no problem with this at all.Underpowered Anti-Aircraft Weapons: Wildcat is good, specially now with aps. I have more than 4000 kills with it and see no problem specially now.Ineffective Explosives Against Infantry: false, this is currently ok .Apex-Style Zip Line: true.The biggest real problems:-No server browser.-Dividing the community (long queues) because of 64 and 128 modes.-Not sticking with core values of battlefield, adding new special gadgets like a hero shooter, etc...-128 players now seems a littele bit too much.-maps quantity.-Guns quantity.-Crossplay on by default. It should be off or simple dont existhttps://battlefieldtracker.com/bf2042/profile/origin/Natilla4Real/overview

If we accept mediocre games, then mediocre games are all we'll ever get.

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l_Darkjedi_l

1 year ago

Why Battlefield 2042 Represents the Collapse of a Triple-A Gaming Company

Why Battlefield 2042 Represents the Collapse of a Triple-A Gaming Company

(and is objectively trash)

Preface;

Battlefield 2042 is a trackable, provable, and obvious example of a deliberately subpar product. Released with intentional flaws in graphics, mechanics, and overall performance, it serves as a clear cash grab, prioritizing profits over quality. The game’s issues are well-documented and undeniable, making its failure transparent to all.

1. Systemic Issues and Intentional False Advertising

Battlefield 2042 faces heavy criticism for its misleading marketing. Trailers show polished visuals and promise realism that the final product fails to deliver. Players feel deceived as the game does not meet these high expectations, reflecting a growing trend where companies continue to overpromise but underdeliver.

2. Statistically Worst Graphics

Despite high expectations, Battlefield 2042 suffers from bland environments, empty spaces, and subpar visual effects. Compared to previous Battlefield games, the graphical downgrade is stark, with frequent reports of performance issues, low textures, and incomplete environmental details.

3. Hero-Shooter Mechanic in a Massive Multiplayer Game

The introduction of specialists, a "hero-shooter" mechanic, marks a departure from the class-based system that longtime fans expect. This change alienates traditional Battlefield players, with the game lacking balance and cohesion in large-scale multiplayer design. The result is a gameplay experience that fails to satisfy both new and old players.

4. ~~Simplified and Broken Armor Mechanics~~

Unlike previous installments where tanks and other armored vehicles have strategic weak spots, Battlefield 2042 simplifies damage mechanics so that every hit counts the same. This removes much of the tactical depth, making vehicle combat simplistic and less engaging.

5. Bugged Hit Detection

Many players report significant issues with hit detection in Battlefield 2042. Despite aiming accurately, shots frequently fail to register, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. These hit detection issues, paired with performance problems, greatly impact combat mechanics, creating one of the most common post-launch complaints.

6. Intentional Release of a Buggy Product

DICE and EA knowingly release Battlefield 2042 in a buggy, incomplete state. The game suffers from numerous glitches and technical issues that should have been resolved pre-launch. This reflects a growing trend in the gaming industry where developers release unfinished products, intending to fix them with patches after launch.

7. Farming Simulator's Superior Mouse Input

In a particularly embarrassing comparison, Farming Simulator 2021, a non-shooter game, offers more accurate mouse input than Battlefield 2042. This highlights severe input lag and aiming issues in Battlefield 2042, further exacerbating the game’s technical failures.

8. The Broader Industry Decline Since 2021

The problems with Battlefield 2042 are not unique. Since 2021, many Triple-A games face similar issues, including rushed releases and unfinished products. Titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem also suffer from technical failures at launch, reflecting a decline in the quality of Triple-A games as companies prioritize profits over player satisfaction.

9. Gameplay Flaws and Failures

Exploiting Spawn Points:
Enemy infantry and, more frustratingly, enemy helicopters can enter and hover over spawn areas, leading to excessive spawn camping. This makes newly spawned players highly vulnerable to immediate attacks, which creates a frustrating experience. The constant threat of immediate death disrupts gameplay balance, making it feel unfair and uncompetitive for those trying to re-enter the game.
Tank Gunner Issue: The secondary gunner’s aim isn’t displayed properly, complicating coordination between driver and gunner, making vehicle combat cumbersome.
Underpowered Anti-Aircraft Weapons (Updated): Anti-aircraft (AA) vehicles with 20mm or 30mm cannons are severely underpowered, making them ineffective against airborne threats.The lock-on range for the personal anti-air (AA) launcher in Battlefield 2042 is reported to be around 400 meters, shorter than the range of some other AA systems in Battlefield 4 has a range of up to 550 meters. AA launchers in the game can feel inconsistent, with lock-on systems sometimes failing to track properly, or the missiles reacquiring targets even after countermeasures are deployed
Ineffective Explosives Against Infantry: Direct hits with anti-tank (AT) missiles on infantry do not always result in kills nor a 50mm cannon, breaking immersion and realism, suggesting the developers don’t fully understand real-world weapon systems.
Apex-Style Zip Line: To make matters worse, Battlefield 2042 attempts to borrow features from popular games like Apex Legends with a zip line mechanic. However, it feels out of place in the large-scale, battlefield-style combat and only adds to the confusion of the game's identity.

Conclusion

Battlefield 2042 represents a clear example of the decline of the Triple-A gaming industry. From false advertising to core gameplay failures, the game demonstrates how rushed releases and incomplete products erode trust between developers and players. This trend continues to grow, with more companies prioritizing monetization over delivering polished, well-rounded gaming experiences.

Reference;

Pcg. Gaming Wiki, “Battlefield 2042,” Battlefield 2042 - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game, https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Battlefield_2042#Bugs_and_issues (accessed Oct. 11, 2024).

Lowry, “Battlefield 2042 review: Great ideas with much work to be done,” Windows Central, https://www.windowscentral.com/battlefield-2042 (accessed Oct. 11, 2024).

AEIDOLONE, “R/BATTLEFIELD2042 on reddit: Farming simulator 2021 has more accurate mouse input than battlefield 2042,” Farming Simulator 2021 has more accurate mouse input than Battlefield 2042, https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/r8a744/farming_simulator_2021_has_more_accurate_mouse/ (accessed Oct. 11, 2024).

Ariyasinghe, “Dice plans major bug fixing updates to battlefield 2042,” Neowin, https://www.neowin.net/news/dice-plans-major-bug-fixing-updates-to-battlefield-2042/ (accessed Oct. 11, 2024).

"I am no way, shape or form, telling you that you can't have fun, you can have as much fun as you want... my problem is when you start having some fun, all of the issues suddenly melt away. Then they become an unpaid DICE shill" -

[1] E. n/a, “Sorry, Battlefield 2042 Is Not a Good Game,” https://youtu.be/vn6detHXfBo?si=dNDs_0YBRQ46kKhn&t=147 (accessed Oct. 13, 2024).

Screenshots;

Media;

https://youtu.be/2-e_t_JE900?si=boxMJC79DrbB4yu2

https://youtu.be/vn6detHXfBo?si=NV-SWEa4wrHDBoon

https://youtu.be/ihsRc27QVco?si=SA5lO7Nk0HJcRvNc

https://youtu.be/0ER0BOXLDD0?si=w9LL9OHpPKUpYv8t

https://youtu.be/mAvNrV1ZVis?si=nWXVKHJ9gtNcfPVm

^This video has about 15 details that BF42 lacks, that you'd think to get from a modern FPS

(PS: Play Arma3, a 10 plus year old game that is beyond it's time.

-or-

Squad, at logical Mil-Sim inspired by Battlefield 2)

discussion

46 Replies

UP_Hawxxeye
Legend
1 year ago
@l_Darkjedi_land you have not even touched on the abandonment of the more social/controlled design of having a server browser and the abandonment of the platoon system
sk1lld
Legend
1 year ago
@UP_Hawxxeye

There is much more missing, but a Server Browser and platoon system would have taken this game to another level.
Lady_One
New Ace
1 year ago
@l_Darkjedi_l Still doable today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnmIUhF_qIM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcMaQSpoK8E

You are also missing the point, and it is honestly pretty sad. Battlefield's identity is the Rendezook, or in this case the jumping tank. The Rendezook is literally in, and the most watched segment of, the 2042 trailer. This is Battlefield's identity, and even if we ignore that - it isn't a part of the identity for no reason, but because it makes the game more fun.
Natilla4Real
1 year ago
1. Systemic Issues and Intentional False Advertising
maybe true.
2. Statistically Worst Graphics
Graphics are more than fine for me and competitive players.

3. Hero-Shooter Mechanic in a Massive Multiplayer Game
maybe true.
4. Simplified and Broken Armor Mechanics
This exist in bt 2042 already. So this is false.

5. Bugged Hit Detection
Never happens to me to be honest.

6. Intentional Release of a Buggy Product
This happends in almost every game.

7. Farming Simulator's Superior Mouse Input
Mouse input could be better, but is manageable and ok.

8. The Broader Industry Decline Since 2021
maybe.

9. Gameplay Flaws and Failures
Exploiting Spawn Points:Spawns could be better, but is ok.
Tank Gunner Issue: being a gunner is the easiest thing ever, no problem with this at all.
Underpowered Anti-Aircraft Weapons: Wildcat is good, specially now with aps. I have more than 4000 kills with it and see no problem specially now.
Ineffective Explosives Against Infantry: false, this is currently ok .
Apex-Style Zip Line: true.
The biggest real problems:

-No server browser.
-Dividing the community (long queues) because of 64 and 128 modes.
-Not sticking with core values of battlefield, adding new special gadgets like a hero shooter, etc...
-128 players now seems a littele bit too much.
-maps quantity.
-Guns quantity.
-Crossplay on by default. It should be off or simple dont exist
https://battlefieldtracker.com/bf2042/profile/origin/Natilla4Real/overview
RayD_O1
Hero
1 year ago
@sk1lld wrote:
@UP_Hawxxeye

There is much more missing, but a Server Browser and platoon system would have taken this game to another level.
100% this, and the sooner they return the better.
Lady_One
New Ace
1 year ago
@l_Darkjedi_l Oh, and for some more realism - I'm sure you also really want to have glocks or similar caliber SMGs take 15-20 shots to kill or deagles jam before even emptying 1 magazine, right?