Battlefield 2042 release date delays – pre-order, gameplay, trailer

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By Rob Leane

Published: Monday, 20 September 2021 at 12:00 am

The Battlefield 2042 release date is hotly anticipated in the gaming world, with the game’s Battlefield Portal mode set to give players more control than ever over how they play – you’ll be able to tinker with the rules to your heart’s content.

However, that long-awaited day has just moved further away. The Battlefield 2042 release date has been delayed, with the game moving a little bit further back into 2021.

Of course, whenever a game gets delayed, it’s only natural for players to have mixed emotions. Obviously, we want to play the game as soon as humanly possible, but waiting for a while is worth it when it means the game will be better.

But when is the new Battlefield 2042 release date, and what else do we know about the exciting sci-fi shooter? Keep on reading and we’ll tell you all of the essential detailed.

Battlefield 2042 release date

The Battlefield 2042 release date is now set for 19th November 2021, placing the game slap-bang in the middle of this year’s Q4 squeeze. The final quarter of the year is always a busy time for gamers!

Prior to the recently delay, the game had been aiming for 22nd October 2021 – we’ll have to wait nearly a whole month longer thanks to this delay.

Can I watch Battlefield 2042 gameplay footage?

Yes, you can! During an Xbox/Bethesda showcase at the E3 2021 conference, fans were treated to their first proper look at Battlefield 2042 gameplay. You can take a look at the video below:

Is there a story trailer for Battlefield 2042?

The first Battlefield 2042 story trailer was shown during a special Battlefield 6 reveal event, and it’s packed with blockbuster-movie-worthy action and excitement. Of course, this is more of a tone-teasing taster than a proper look at the game, but it’s still enough to give us an idea of what the developers are aiming for. Take a look below.

Since that trailer dropped, EA has shared the Exodus short film, which confirmed that Michael K. Williams has reprised his role as Irish for Battlefield 2042. Sadly, this will be one of the actor’s final performances – the talented actor passed away in September 2021.

Which consoles and platforms can play Battlefield 2042?

An FAQ page on the EA website confirms that Battlefield 6 “will launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 consoles, along with PC on Steam, Origin, and the Epic Games store”. So it’ll be available pretty much everywhere, basically, except for Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.

Can I pre-order Battlefield 2042?

Pre-orders have now begun for Battlefield 2042, and you can order a physical copy from Amazon if that’s your cup of tea – prices start at £54.99 on there. Or if you’d like to save a few quid, Gamebyte will sell you a copy of Battlefield 2042 for £49.95.

If you prefer to go straight to the launcher of your choice, PC players can pre-order the game on Steam, EA Origin or the Epic Games Store. PlayStation players can go directly to the Sony store. And Xbox players can order the game on the Microsoft store. Click any of those links to check out a product page!

The cheapest version of Battlefield 2042 is the standard edition, which retails at under £60. There’s also a Gold Edition at £89.99 and an Ultimate Edition at £109.99, each of which offers some extra goodies.

Will Battlefield 2042 launch on Xbox Game Pass and EA Play?

The EA website confirms that members of the standard version of EA Play will get access to a 10-hour trial for Battlefield 2042, as well as earning 10 per cent off the price of a pre-order.

Members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate get the standard version of EA Play included in that subscription, so they should expect to receive those same benefits (10 hours free access and 10 per cent off the full game).

If you’re a member of EA Play Pro, the more expensive tier that doesn’t come with Xbox Game Pass, you will get full access to the Ultimate Edition of Battlefield 2042.

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Will there be an early access free trial period for Battlefield 2042?

Members of EA Play and Xbox Game Pass will be able to try the game out ahead of time, with a 10-hour free trial that begins on 15th October 2021 (one week before the full release).

And there’s even better news for members of the more expensive EA Play Pro membership club, who will have access to the full game on 15th October.

There will also be a Technical Playtest in July 2021, with EA’s FAQ page explaining that “a limited number of Battlefield veteran players will be able to participate” in this Closed Alpha, “similar to those created for previous Battlefield games.” There’s no word yet on how to apply for that, but we’ll let you know if that changes.

The rest of us will just have to wait until 19th November 2021, when the full Battlefield 2042 release date will be upon us! Watch this space for more news.

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