Battlefield 2042 to receive major update with new map and weapons ahead of Battlefield 6 launch

Battlefield 2042, the 2021 entry in the long-running shooter series, is set to receive a significant content update despite the ongoing success of Battlefield 6’s open beta.

Battlefield 2042 initially launched to criticism from players due to missing features, technical issues and divisive design changes, prompting many to return to Battlefield 5.

Over time, EA introduced stability improvements, in-game events and additional content, helping to retain a consistent player base more than three years after release.

According to a leak from well-known Battlefield dataminer Temporyal on X, the next update could be “a surprisingly big (maybe final?) content update.”

The patch is reported to include a new map, Iwo Jima, alongside multiple weapons such as the Prototype (“Riverdweller”), KFS2000 (FN F2000) and GM6 Lynx.

In addition, the update may introduce new Vault vehicles, including the A-10 Warthog and SU-25TM Frogfoot, as well as Pax Armata-themed cosmetic skins.

The reported update comes as Battlefield 6 experiences strong momentum ahead of its scheduled October 10 release. The open beta has attracted record numbers on Steam, peaking at over 500,000 concurrent players, with positive responses to its new maps, modes and quality-of-life improvements.

While EA has yet to officially confirm the Battlefield 2042 update or its release date, its launch is expected before Battlefield 6 arrives. 

If accurate, the update would mark one of Battlefield 2042’s largest post-launch content drops.