Battlefield 2042 Season 6 introduces a new map, Redacted, inspired by Operation Metro and Operation Locker, providing intense close-quarters combat with chokepoints and teamwork playing a crucial role.
Season 6 of Battlefield 2042 also brings new weapons, gadgets, and a transport vehicle, offering players the V8X D3 Assault Rifle, L9 CZ Sidearm, G428 DMR, Ammo Pouch, Medical Pouch, and the Pondhawk hoverbike for diverse and strategic gameplay.
Deep dives
Overview of Season 6 Dark Creations
Season 6 Dark Creations in Battlefield 2042 is finally unveiled, featuring a new map called Redacted. The map is a close-quarters infantry-only map inspired by Operation Metro and Operation Locker from previous Battlefield games. It offers intense gameplay, with chokepoints and teamwork playing a crucial role. The map is set in a laboratory hidden away in the other hebrides in Scotland. The team has put a lot of love and effort into creating a spooky and grim ambiance, perfect for a Halloween-themed season. The map includes biodomes, cardboard soldiers, and secrets for players to discover. There are new weapons and gadgets introduced, such as the V8X D3 Assault Rifle, L9 CZ Sidearm, and G428 DMR. These weapons are catered towards close-quarters combat. Additionally, there is a new transport vehicle, the Pondhawk, a two-person hoverbike that adds new flanking opportunities. The Battle Pass for Season 6 features two factions with unique cosmetic rewards spread across 100 tiers. Gameplay content is available for free for players, while cosmetics are part of the paid battle pass. The patch for Season 6 also includes various improvements, such as aim assist enhancements for console players, balancing explosion spam, improving vehicle handling and weight, and making small adjustments to the TOUR Tank, McKay's grapple, and recon. Further updates and a mid-season event are also teased.
Aim assist improvements and other changes
The team has made aim assist improvements for console players to ensure fair cross-play. Players can choose input curve settings similar to previous Battlefield games. The goal is to provide a level playing field between console and PC players. The patch also addresses explosion spam and makes balance adjustments to the Dozers and TOUR Tank. Vehicle handling and weight have been improved, with adjustments to the jet's boost meter for better readability. McKay's grapple has been balanced, and recon gets a small buff. The patch also includes UX/UI enhancements, improved spawn notifications and squad spawning warnings, and bug fixes. The aim is to create a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience.
Overview of Redacted Map
The Redacted map in Season 6 of Battlefield 2042 is set in a hidden laboratory in the other hebrides in Scotland. It draws inspiration from Operation Metro and Operation Locker, offering intense close-quarters combat with a meat-grind feel. The map features indoor environments and biodomes, providing different gameplay experiences. The biodome area is suitable for mid-range combat, with its unique fans and pop-up cardboard soldiers. The map design encourages teamwork and the use of chokepoints. It also includes secrets and offers a dark and spooky ambiance fitting for the Halloween theme of the season.
New Weapons, Gadgets, and Vehicle
Season 6 introduces new weapons, gadgets, and a vehicle. The V8X D3 Assault Rifle is a portable weapon suitable for close and mid-range combat. The L9 CZ Sidearm is a semi-automatic sidearm with a unique wave reloading animation. The G428 DMR is a strong long-range weapon with high penetration power. In addition to the new weapons, support players can utilize the new Ammo Pouch and Medical Pouch gadgets, allowing them to provide supplies to teammates from a distance. The new vehicle is the Pondhawk, a two-person transport hoverbike that offers fast and agile movement, perfect for flanking and maneuvering on other maps. Players are encouraged to experiment and discover new strategies with these additions.
Tom Straatman (Community Manager) is joined by Producers Nika Bender and Bruce Brodie to talk about everything that's new in Battlefield 2042's Season 6: Dark Creations. In this new Season you'll find a new map, 3 new weapons, 2 new gadgets, a new vehicle as well as a new Battle Pass, many improvements to gameplay and more to come!
00:20 - Intro
02:40 - Season 6: Dark Creations overview
05:18 - New map: Redacted
12:10 - New weapons: VHX D3, L9CZ, G428
14:10 - New gadgets: Ammo & Medical Pouch
14:45 - New vehicle: YUV-2 “Pondhawk”
22:15 - New Battle Pass
24:55 - Quality of life improvements
32:15 - Cookie of the week
35:35 - Outro
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