Battlefield™ 2042

Developer: DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: Nov 19, 2021
Steam reviews: 47% of players recommend it, from 325,809 reviews — Steam calls that “Mixed”
Tags: ActionAdventureCasual

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Blocked by anti-cheatSteam Machine: Unsupported

Its anti-cheat (EA anticheat) does not permit Linux, so multiplayer won't work regardless of Proton tier.

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Machine. Valve marks it Unsupported on SteamOS.

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Where to buy

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Price & availability

On EA PlayOn Game Pass

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$5.99−90%

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$2.99

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What owning this involves

Third-party DRM · EA online activation and EA app software installation and background use required. Denuvo Anti-tamperFrom the store's own DRM notice
Needs another account · EA AccountFrom the publisher's own store notice
No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing

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Features

Full controller support

Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
HDR available

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
Italian · full audio
German · full audio
Spanish - Spain · full audio
Arabic · full audio
Japanese · full audio
Korean
Polish · full audio
Portuguese - Brazil · full audio
Russian · full audio
Simplified Chinese · full audio
Spanish - Latin America · full audio
Traditional Chinese

Steam lists 14 languages, 12 with full audio.

Age rating & content

17+Steam's age gate for this game
DEJUS 16 · Violência, Linguagem imprópria, interação de usuários, Compras on-lineThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
ESRB M · Violence, Blood, Strong LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 16 · Violence, Bad Language, In-Game PurchasesThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC MA15 · Strong Violence, Online Interactivity and In-Game PurchasesThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC R16 · Contains ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18 · Violence, LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 18 · L V PPS CIThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR RThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 18 · Contains or justifies ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
MDA M18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Kekerasan Penggunaan bahasa Interaksi DaringThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

WELCOME TO 2042

Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, you can engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.

Lead your team to victory in both large, all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences, including elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield's past and present.