Battlefield 2042 Season 1 finally has a release date

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Battlefield 2042 Season 1 has finally been fully revealed. Giving us a preview of what to expect, developer Dice has announced its release date and given us a preview of the multiplayer shooter’s first season of post-launch content.

The new Battlefield 2042 will launch on June 9, and roll out several features to the game. As a previously released roadmap suggested, Season 1 includes one new map – Exposure – set in the Canadian Rockies. Speaking in a press preview, Dice said the map had been designed to emphasize the verticality of Battlefield 2042’s combat, as well as provide opportunities for ground-to-air fights.

Much of what we already knew about the upcoming season from a recent leak has also been confirmed. This introduces new Specialist Ewelina Lis – the first new playable character added to the game since it launched last November – who’s outfitted with a rocket launcher capable of firing player-controlled projectiles. Her Amor Hunter trait will let her better locate damaged enemy vehicles, too.

Helicopters will be making their way to the game, as two stealth choppers capable of deflecting radar signals are added. They’re intended to pair nicely with the vertical design of Exposure, but also pose as apt targets for Lis’s specialties. A new crossbow, sniper rifle, and smoke grenade launcher will also be introduced.

As expected, the Battlefield 2042 Battle Pass will also be added in Season 1. You’ll be able to unlock free weapons, vehicles, and cosmetics across its 100 tiers. Or, you can buy entry into a premium version of the battle pass to unlock additional cosmetic items. That’ll cost you $10 – about £8 / AU$14 – or 1000 Battlefield coins, the game’s new premium in-game currency. The premium battle pass will only