Battlefield 2042's massive 1.0.0 update arrives June 7, and developer DICE has now shared the full patch notes. The new update includes «hundreds» of changes, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements for the military shooter ahead of the start of Season 1, which is rumored to begin June 9.
At a high level, some of the most notable changes include improvements to «soldier gameplay» that should mean smoother animations and movement overall. Additionally, DICE implemented changes to the netcode to improve bullet hit registration, while the studio also conducted a balance pass on weapons to allow for greater shotgun accuracy and increased projectile speeds for DMRs and LMGs.
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The 1.0 update also introduces new ways to obtain XP, including killing an enemy who recently wounded or killed a squadmate. Players will also now earn XP when an enemy vehicle that you recently damaged is destroyed by a squadmate and the occupant(s) are killed.
Additionally, DICE added more vehicles for Conquest mode to make it easier to get around. And in terms of Specialist changes, Sundance's wingsuit has been nerfed, slightly, with overall flight time reduced. At the same time, the wingsuit should now be easier to maneuver. Additionally, Sundance's EMP Field Smart Explosive has been removed to «simplify» things, DICE said.
You can see the full 1.0 patch notes for Battlefield 2042 below, as shared by DICE on its website.
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