Battlefield 2042 Update 4.2: Discarded Map Rework, Quality-of-Life Enhancements, and Detailed Patch Notes

Battlefield 2042’s Update 4.2 brings a map rework for Discarded and various quality-of-life improvements, enhancing the gaming experience for players across all platforms. This update also includes a more detailed list of changes, as outlined in the patch notes below.

Map Rework: Discarded The Discarded map rework aims to improve infantry gameplay by making it more enjoyable and accessible. Changes include the addition of new flags, some of which have been moved closer to the main play areas, as well as the creation of several new paths and roads throughout the map. These modifications provide players with more strategic options during gameplay.

Quality-of-Life Improvements Update 4.2 features improvements to the game’s collection and customization systems, the End of Round interface, Ewelina Lis’ Specialist Mastery, and Uniform Soldier Aiming. These enhancements are designed to provide a more streamlined and enjoyable gaming experience.

Detailed Patch Notes In addition to the map rework and quality-of-life improvements, Update 4.2 includes numerous changes and fixes, as outlined in the patch notes. These cover areas such as general gameplay improvements, Battlefield Portal updates, weapon and weapon attachment adjustments, and vehicle updates. For a complete list of the changes introduced in Update 4.2, please refer to the detailed patch notes provided in your previous message.

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In summary, Battlefield 2042’s Update 4.2 offers players a reworked Discarded map, various quality-of-life improvements, and a detailed list of changes, as outlined in the patch notes. The Battlefield Team is eager to hear players’ thoughts and see their experiences with the updated Discarded map once it goes live.

General & Gameplay Improvements:

1. Doors controlled by the enemy team will now automatically open upon getting close.
2. The scoreboard now keeps the Objective score in the right-most column for easier overview.
3. Sundance Mastery now correctly tracks Assists on destroyed enemy vehicles using smart explosives.
4. Correct icon is now present for Irish and Sundance’s gadgets.
5. Dozer’s Ballistic Shield will no longer deflect/ricochet Sundance’s Scatter Grenade.
6. Soldiers will now become spotted on the minimap upon firing or throwing certain items.
7. The reload prompt no longer appears while you are knocked down and awaiting a revive.
8. The kill log will now display Ranger as the cause of death if you are killed by one of them upon self-destructing.
9. Blasco no longer attempts to hug the ground, and her arms should remain in the correct place when switching to her gadget while prone.
10. Improved HUD visibility across various screen settings.
11. The icon above Ranger now pulsates correctly when self-destructing.
12. Auto throw grenades and throwing knives option now behaves more consistently.
13. Fixed an issue that would cause players to be seen with the green highlight while reviving when they shouldn’t.
14. Fixed an issue where you couldn’t throw grenades through the frame off the watering robots in Renewal.
15. The repair tool now displays the overheat UI element correctly.
16. Fixed an issue where teammates couldn’t deal damage to friendly deployable shields.
17. Resolved an issue when landing with the parachute, and the user repeatedly pressed the melee button, causing an unintended animation.
18. The affected zone of Blasco’s X6-Infiltration Device will no longer display on the minimap while far away from the intended zone.
19. The name of Blasco’s specialist trait now appears in the HUD after exiting a vehicle and triggering the effect.
20. Players can no longer hear the Signal Jammer noise while in a downed state.
21. A reload animation is now present in the first-person view after a player fires the rocket launcher, throws a grenade, and swaps back.

Battlefield Portal:

1. Adding a CAV-Brawler to Battlefield Portal will no longer restrict you from saving the experience.
2. Improved consistency of the Vault Weapon attachments.
3. Corrected Recoil Modifiers across Bad Company 2 weapons.
4. MTAR-21’s fire modes can be changed within Battlefield 3 experiences.
5. Correct stats now display within the Collection screen for the RPK.
6. You can now switch between fire modes on the AEK-971.
7. Two consecutive bullets are fired when firing intermittently on auto with the AN-94.
8. You can now switch between fire modes on the AN-94.
9. Fixed an issue that resulted in multiple Battlefield Portal weapons showing incorrect fire modes on the Collection Screen.

Weapons:

1. Fixed an issue that would occur to reloads when placing a gadget then entering and exiting a vehicle.
2. Fixed an issue where equipping the RPK-74M while repeatedly pressing the melee function with the bipod attachment equipped would cause a broken animation.
3. The Gewehr 43 will no longer have its bolt open within the Collection screen.
4. Tracers are no longer present on Subsonic ammo when equipped on the MP28.
5. The Type 88 LMG and SVD will now be held correctly within the left hand on the Main Screen and Collection Screen.
6. The Super 500 will now display a Prompt Reload

Weapon Attachments:

1. Fixed an issue where the LMG 36’s bipod would clip into the player’s hand when equipped.
2. Improved the stability of the 4x scope when attached to the RPK.
3. Fixed a visual issue with the Marksman Barrel on the MP28 within the Collection Screen.
4. The PKA-S sight now correctly shows a red dot when equipped on the AUG A3.
5. Fixed an issue where the Canted Iron Sights on the M5A3 would appear misaligned.
6. Improved the visual appearance of the 3x scope on the AK-12.
7. The X6 Infiltration Device’s affected zone now appears more consistently on the minimap when the device is attached to a weapon.
8. Fixed an issue where the 1x optic on the LMG 36 would appear misaligned.
9. The attachment icons now update correctly when cycling through attachments during gameplay.
10. Fixed an issue where the Extended Magazine attachment would cause the player’s hand to clip through the weapon model on certain guns.
11. Fixed a visual issue where the Suppressor would clip through the weapon model on the MP9.
12. The UI now correctly shows the stats for the Heavy Barrel attachment on the M4A1.

Vehicles:

1. Fixed an issue where the LCAA Hovercraft would sometimes get stuck on terrain when moving at high speeds.
2. Improved the handling and responsiveness of the MV-38 Condor, making it easier to control during flight.
3. Fixed a visual issue where the EBAA Wildcat’s AA missiles would sometimes not appear in the launcher tubes.
4. Increased the damage output of the MD540 Nightbird’s miniguns for better balance against infantry targets.
5. Fixed an issue where the HDT Storm’s deployable cover would sometimes not deploy correctly, leaving gaps in the shield.
6. The EOD Bot now properly repairs friendly vehicles when using its repair tool.
7. Added a new vehicle customization option that allows players to apply custom paint jobs to their vehicles.
8. Improved the collision detection on the KA-520 Super Hokum, preventing it from getting stuck in certain objects or terrain.
9. Fixed an issue where the MAV’s 50mm cannon would not deal damage to enemy vehicles or soldiers.
10. The T28 Tank’s smoke screen ability now properly obscures vision for enemy players, making it more effective as a defensive tool.

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows