Battlefield 2042 Removes Russian Helicopter Skin for Obvious Reasons

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In many gamers' eyes, Battlefield 2042 has been one of the lowest points that the franchise has ever experienced. The game was released to overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and has even been outright abandoned by even the most hardcore of Battlefield fans who have rejected it to return to older titles like Battlefield 5 instead. However, whilst a majority of gamers and DICE cannot agree on the many controversial creative choices that were implemented within the latest installment, the removal of a Russian attack helicopter skin is a decision where it seems both parties agree.

For those who are unaware of the details, Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and its capital on February 24, 2022. Such a horrific conflict has resulted in a nationwide humanitarian crisis, as the Ukrainian people are actively fighting for their freedom and liberation from the occupants. Countries, governments, and people from around the world have shown their backing and solidarity through various means, and the gaming industry is no exception, with companies like CD Projekt Red donating to aid Ukraine's efforts.

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Now, Swedish video game developer DICE has made adjustments to the recent release in the Battlefield franchise to better reflect the companies' stance on the ongoing Ukraine engagement. In a tweet posted by BattlefieldComm, an official account that documents developer comments and patch details, DICE confirms that because «of current events,» the weekly skin for the Mi-240 Super Hind helicopter is «no longer available to unlock» by players.

The reason for the removal is that, as the Battlefield Wiki states, the Mi-240 Super Hind in