Battlefield 2042 Update 9.2 has arrived, bringing major additions and improvements across the board. The update introduces the reimagined Iwo Jima map, complete with an active volcano, bunkers, trenches, and tactical landing zones. Players can also enjoy two new weapons, the KFS2000 assault rifle and the Lynx sniper rifle, as well as the return of two iconic fighter jets, the A-10 Warthog and Su-25TM Frogfoot.
Alongside new content, Update 9.2 includes a free Battle Pass with 60 ranks of cosmetic rewards inspired by past Battlefield titles, plus exclusive unlocks for the upcoming Battlefield 6. Players can also participate in the Best of Portal event, community-driven art series, and benefit from a wide range of fixes and gameplay adjustments designed to enhance weapon handling, vehicle balance, and overall flow.
Full Patch Notes
New Content
- Map: Iwo Jima returns with a reimagined 700×200 layout featuring bunkers, trenches, boat landings, and an active volcano.
- Weapons:
- KFS2000 Assault Rifle – accurate, bullpup-designed assault rifle.
- Lynx Sniper Rifle – semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle, unlockable via Battlefield 6 Open Beta or later.
- Vehicles:
- A-10 Warthog and Su-25TM Frogfoot fighter jets, both redesigned for squad support and anti-vehicle roles.
- Battle Pass:
- Free, running August 18 – October 7.
- 60 free ranks with over 50 cosmetic rewards inspired by past Battlefield titles.
- 24 exclusive Battlefield 6 rewards available on launch.
- Events:
- Best of Portal event runs September 2 – 30 with rotating playlists every 48 hours.
- Community Art Series:
- New player cards designed by community artists, starting with themes inspired by Battlefield Friends.
Weapon Fixes & Adjustments
- Fixed underloaded magazine display issues.
- UI stat updates for ammo upgrades (reload speed penalties now displayed).
- Laser/flashlight display corrected in inventory UI.
- Underbarrel grenade launcher accuracy fixed while moving.
- Texture variations added for magazine extensions.
- NTW-50 anti-materiel damage slightly increased against light vehicles and gadgets.
- Multiple fixes for scopes, ammo types, and attachments (AN-94, GOL Magnum, AK5C, Masterkey, Underbarrel Launchers).
- Various visual and descriptive updates for attachments.
Modes
- Outbreak: Character switching disabled after rounds start.
- Frontline: Incorrect icons in score display fixed.
Gameplay Flow & Social
- Improved HUD visibility for controller prompts.
- Contributor list updated with more developer credits.
Vehicles
- Collision issues fixed for CAV Brawler skin.
- New cues added for fighter jet pilots.
- Bomb hatches, exit impulses, and water-contact mechanics corrected for jets.
- New introductory sequences for A-10 and Frogfoot.
- Adjustments to jet customization, first-person view, zoom, and skins.
- Various fixes for Draugr, EBLC rams, and LittleBird mechanics.
- Jet balance changes: reduced ground attack effectiveness, reworked rocket launchers, new countermeasures, missile adjustments, mobility improvements, and secondary weapon additions.
- Napalm bomb damage and radius reduced, reload times increased.
- Jet maneuverability and cockpit FOV improved.
- Audio and visual updates applied to fighter jet arsenal.
Battlefield 2042 is a 2021 first-person shooter developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 19, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, it marked the series’ shift to fully multiplayer gameplay with cross-platform support.
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