Battlefield 2042 offers players all new maps and an arsenal of weapons to wage war and vanquish enemies. The latest release of the warfare franchise provides three multiplayer modes for players to take part in. Among these, the Conquest mode allows up to 128 players to battle it out in seven environmentally dynamic maps to challenge their skills as a soldier.
Conquest is the iconic sandbox mode, and it lets beginners and veterans of Battlefield 2042 level up with every kill. For beginners, though, it can take a few matches to get into a groove. Take advantage of these tips dominate the battlefield and claim victory while playing with friends.
10 Play On Different Maps
Battlefield 2042 provides players with seven massive maps to explore. These maps are designed for military combat and require players to adapt to ever-changing battle conditions, including desert storms and tornadoes.
From walking on the west coast of India on colossal ships to zip-lining across abandoned skyscrapers in South Korea, Battlefield 2042 gives people a chance to discover locations of unprecedented scale and magnitude. Learn the maps and develop the ability pinpoint locations and hubs across the seven destinations to ensure victory. Beginners can play through Manifest, Kaleidoscope, and Discarded a couple of times before moving on to the other maps.
9 Capture Control Points
Each map on Battlefield 2042 is divided into several sectors, which have pivotal locations or control points that must be captured to secure victory. Sectors are usually named A1, A2, A3, or C1, C2, and C3. Players can storm these places and kill all the enemies at that location to capture the control points.
Taking control of these locations will force enemies to retreat, and result in fewer people spawning in that sector. After the team has cleared the vicinity of all threats and enemies, the message “Sector Majority Gained” will be displayed to confirm the capture.
8 Drain Enemy Lives
In order to win the Conquest mode, players must kill opponents until there are no more enemy reinforcements that can be spawned in any sector. The total lives of enemies and teammates can be seen on top of the minimap at the left-hand corner of the screen.
Killing foes will slowly drain enemy lives, giving teammates the upper hand as the battle goes on. Constantly check the minimap to keep track of enemies and to avoid being outnumbered on the battlefield. Players can gain XP on each kill and assist, which will be accounted for at the end of the game.
7 Choose Specialists Specific To The Map
The new Specialist system in Battlefield 2042 lets people choose a character to play with. There are ten Specialists in the game and each character has a unique Trait and Specialty. These can be molded into a better strategy to win.
For example, Webster Mackay has the Trait "Grappling Hook," which lets him launch a rope into surfaces and building walls. The rope can be retracted to pull the player to the attached surface. Constantin has the Trait "Loadout Crate," which can supply allies with ammunition at a moment’s notice. He also has the Specialty "Trauma Specialist," which lets him heal and revive teammates to full health with bonus armor. Bear each map's specific traits in mind, and choose specialists that have abilities to meet its challenges.
6 Mount Vehicles To Get Around The Map
The vast maps of Battlefield 2042 can be a tedious task to cover by foot. Gamers can mount vehicles to get across the map faster and frag enemies on the way. These vehicles include tanks, cars, helicopters, hovercrafts, armored vehicles, aircraft, and ATVs.
Team up with friends and get inside a vehicle to take down enemies while moving. Driving vehicles is easy and having a buddy in the next seat to shoot at soldiers can be a thrilling experience in Battlefield 2042. If there are multiple people in the vehicle, players can switch seats using a single button.
5 Heal Teammates Whenever Possible
When fighting a war against enemies, taking damage is part of the game. People can find themselves in tough situations after being struck with critical hits, slowing down their movement in the warzone. Stepping in front of ailing teammates gives players the ability to heal them on the spot.
Don’t be surprised to be saved by teammates in the neck of battle. It only takes a few seconds to revive friends, and healing allies can increase the total number of reinforcements left in the game.
4 Camp & Kill Enemies
Getting shot out in the open can be frustrating to people. Staying behind bunkers and camping on top of high-rise buildings will put players at an advantage to catch enemies off-guard. It’ll also prevent opponents with assault rifles and snipers from getting an instant kill as soon as they see players moving past their crosshairs.
There are hundreds of good camping spots around each map. Pro-gamers camp at these tactical locations in wait for unsuspecting enemies to tread their path. Players can also set up shields to take cover and reduce any incoming damage from opponents.
3 Use Attachments To Upgrade Weapons
Not only is there an impressive range of weapons available in Battlefield 2042, there are loads of attachments that can be equipped to upgrade them. Be it submachine guns, assault rifles, or marksman rifles, people can change the attachments on their weapons mid-game to improve their ability to kill enemies.
From Top Rail to Barrel, players can choose from dozens of attachments to customize their weapons. Top Rail attachments such as Fushion Holo and XDR Holo can increase visibility and range of weapons. Barrel attachments such as 6KU Suppressor and Wrapped Suppressor can reduce the sound of bullets from weapons.
2 Take Out Tanks With Explosives
Battlefield 2042 has a handful of armored vehicles such as tanks, LATV4, and the EBAA Wildcat that can run over players on the map. These heavy vehicles are mounted with guns that can pierce through armor and destroy enemies with minimal effort.
Players can counter these armored vehicles with a bunch of explosives. Throwing multiple C5s onto a tank and detonating the bombs can make the vehicle explode, killing the enemy driving it. Placing Anti-Tank Mines in strategic locations on the ground can also devastate tanks that are slaying people on the map.
1 Earn Ribbons To Level Up
Earning XP in Battlefield 2042 can help players level up and unlock powerful weapons, gears, and vehicles. In addition to getting kills and assists in each game, people can earn ribbons to up their rank. Players can earn a greater amount of XP for each ribbon as they progress, and there is no limit on the number of ribbons that can be earned per game.
The Objective Ribbon can be earned by playing through objectives and completing set tasks in the game. The Wingman Ribbon can be obtained by reviving teammates and getting assists. The Logistics Ribbon can be earned by healing allies, providing ammunition, and repairing vehicles.
Battlefield 2042 is available to play on PC, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.