The 8.8.0 update for Battlefield 2042 is out now, introducing a range of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and the return of a popular time-limited event, Battle of Nordvik. The update also implements a significant change to the game’s security architecture by requiring Secure Boot for supported PC hardware, marking a new step in EA’s effort to maintain a fair and competitive environment.
With a mixture of gameplay, technical, and progression adjustments, this patch aims to refine the experience across multiple modes and maps, while reinforcing EA’s ongoing Positive Play initiative. Additionally, players can look forward to new lore through the updated Codex and adjustments to specialist abilities based on community feedback.
Key Highlights
Battle of Nordvik Event Returns
From May 27 to June 10, players can once again engage in the Battle of Nordvik, a narrative-driven event featuring two factions: the Nordvik Control Corps and Black Storm. This limited-time engagement offers a unique combat scenario set against the backdrop of a retaliatory strike in the Swedish wilderness, tying into the broader global conflict of Battlefield 2042‘s lore.
Secure Boot Requirement for PC
To enhance player security and reduce the potential for cheating, Secure Boot will now be mandatory for PCs that support it. This feature must be enabled in the BIOS and applies to both Windows 10 and 11 users. Players who attempt to run the game without Secure Boot on compatible hardware will receive a prompt to activate it. The measure aims to protect against low-level cheat exploits that target the game during system startup.
Battlefield 2042 Update 8.8.0 Full Patch Notes
Maps
- Fixed unnaturally large terrain pits on Orbital.
- Corrected an invisible zipline cable issue in Spearhead (Conquest mode).
Vehicles
- Resolved an issue where some vehicles were mistakenly marked as unavailable in Breakthrough sectors.
Weapons
- DM7: Subsonic magazine now correctly visible when using an underbarrel grenade launcher.
- SPAS-12 (Portal): Fire rate now capped properly in semi-auto mode at 150/120/100 RPM, based on ammo type.
- AN-94: Fixed missing rail when using a grip attachment.
- GVT 45-70: Weapon icon now correctly reflects attached modifications.
Characters and Gadgets
- Casper’s Recon Drone regains its EMP ability, but it is now limited to:
- Disabling and destroying enemy equipment and gadgets only.
- No longer affects vehicles.
- Developer Note: This change strikes a balance between utility and visual clarity in combat scenarios.
Progression and Codex
- Added new lore content to the Codex.
- Improved readability for weapon customization quests.
- Fixed missing statistics entry for the SOFLAM gadget.
AI Improvements
- Reduced accuracy of AI soldiers using rocket launchers against airborne targets, offering greater survivability for pilots who actively maneuver.
Game Modes
- Killswitch Remix: Fixed UI issue where the objective capture indicator was not displaying.
Gameplay Flow and Social Features
- Fixed incorrect display of locked specialists in menu interactions.
- Resolved duplication of friends list entries when contacts were online on multiple platforms simultaneously.
Battlefield 2042 was released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
