Why is there 600ms ping and packet loss in every match including bot matches?!!
Every match I join, no matter what gamemode or number of players, has a 600ms ping and packet loss. I even tried to just play against bots and the same thing happens. It even happens when I go to portal and search by ping. I will join a portal game that states the ping is 40ms but as soon as I join its the same old 600ms ping and packet loss. It has been like this for months for me. I know the problem is not on my end as every other game I own runs buttery smooth. Only 2042 does this. Why??? This game ran better at launch for me. If there is no fix, and I am just screwed because of the region I am in (East USA), then could I get a refund?? I mean, FFS, I can't even play against bots??!!!!
I have a solution for you. Your documents folder maybe backing up whilst connected. This folder includes the cache and other BF2042 files. You maybe syncing in the background with your cloud storage. You don't need to de-sync your whole documents folder, but try and de-sync the BF2042 folder. I had the exact same issue as you. I have solved it today. No more latency, packet loss or ping issues.
I use MEGA and this syncs constantly if left to it. So, depending on your particular cloud, try the above.