NEWS · GAMES
PUBLISHEDSeptember 16, 2021
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DICE delays Battlefield 2042 by a full month
DICE has announced that the Battlefield 2042 shooter is delayed from October 22 to November 19, citing ongoing pandemic challenges and development difficulties.
Unfortunately, we have to report that the highly anticipated multiplayer shooter Battlefield 2042 has been delayed by almost a month — from October 22 to November 19. DICE studio representatives shared this news with the public on their Twitter account.
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We've made the decision to delay the launch of Battlefield 2042. The game will now be released worldwide on November 19, 2021. Developing a new generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has presented unforeseen challenges for our development teams. Given the scale and scope of the game, we had hoped our teams would be able to return to the offices by the time launch preparations began. However, the current situation doesn't allow for this to happen safely enough. Therefore, considering the demanding work our people are doing from home, we believe it's worth taking extra time to deliver Battlefield 2042 to our players in the best possible way. Your enthusiasm for the game truly inspires us. We believe in the game we're creating, and we thank you for your patience as we apply the final touches. An update on the open beta will be available later this month. Oskar Gabrielson and the Battlefield 2042 Development Team.
It's currently unclear whether the BF 2042 launch delay will affect the upcoming open beta, which was originally scheduled to begin on September 22. But there's no good news for gamers right now: DICE representatives, in the same tweet, only stated that they would share details about the open beta's timing later this month, pointedly remaining silent about its start date. Therefore, it's highly probable that the Battlefield 2042 beta will also be delayed by a month.
