Update 6.1.0 deploys across all platforms next week to further enhance your experience with Battlefield™ 2042.
Dark Protocol our latest Limited Time Event takes place between October 31 - November 14*.
Get ready for tight, claustrophobic close-quarters combat… with a twist, where new and unexpected threats lurk around every corner.
Head over to our latest Battlefield Briefing if you’d like to learn more about what’s in store for you with Dark Protocol.
We cannot wait to see you get to grips with Dark Protocol and group up with your friends on Killswitch to tackle the unknown. See you on the Battlefield!
//The Battlefield Team
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Areas of Improvement
Improved End of Round Screen
With Update 6.1 you will now find a new and improved End of Round Screen aimed at further emphasizing the beneficial actions of Squad Play. There will now be a “Best Squad” screen which highlights the most efficient Squad for that particular match, alongside the main vehicle that the squad used.
Alongside this, you will continue to see your own squad and the contributions that you’ve made towards the match.
EMKV90-TOR Improvements
Update 6.0 had introduced some of our changes taking place around the EMKV90-TOR, which were aimed at addressing its anti-vehicle capabilities at considerable ranges.
Update 6.1 delivers the second portion of this package aimed at further enhancing and improving the role of the EMKV90-TOR. This second portion will include a series of weapons and changes that will allow this vehicle to handle close range combat if you choose to modify your Vehicle Loadout to suit a more aggressive approach.
Changelog
AI, Soldier and General Improvements
Fixed an issue where the camera would snap to a certain position when reloading in open vehicle passenger seats and exiting the vehicle at the same time.
Fixed an issue causing incorrect voicelines to be played when changing Specialists during the pre round phase.
Fixed an issue where the vehicle deploy option was present despite there being no vehicles on the map.
Fixed missing audio before and after holding breath with Sniper Rifles.
Fixed an audio issue causing Heavy Suppressor SFX to not play correctly when changing fire modes.
Maps and Modes Redacted
Players will no longer be able to get on top of the incinerators on Flag A to ensure fairer capturing opportunities.
Fixed an issue where Ammo and Medical Crates would clip through certain objects.
Fixed an issue where players could become stuck behind some objects.
Fixed Out of Bounds scenarios within the Biodome.
Fixed instances where shadows may appear incorrectly on Flag A, and going from Flag A to Flag B.
Breakaway
Fixed an issue with fire effects around the silos on Breakaway.
Valparaiso
Fixed an issue where trees were indestructible by Air Vehicles.
Gadgets & Specialists
Fixed an issue with EOD Bot falling through Redacted in some areas.
Fixed an issue which caused Specialists not transitioning from climb state to fall state correctly.
Paik’s EMG-X Scanner will no longer trigger when using certain vehicles.
Improved an issue where explosions could get through obstacles in the presence of smoke.
Fixed an issue causing G84-TGM cooldown not progressing if the user controls the EOD Bot after firing a missile.
The OV-P Recon Drone should now have cooldowns when destroyed by an EMP Grenade or EMP Burst
Vehicles
Increased the first person perspective free-look sensitivity for Jets based on player feedback regarding it being too slow.
The Penguins have been tampering with the manufacturing processes of Light Air Vehicles, with the MD540 Nightbird, Jets and Stealth Heli’s now vulnerable to standard bullets.
Guided Shell on Battlefield™ Portal tanks will no longer fire before the weapon is locked.
Tanks should no longer be able to climb very steep angles.
UH-60 (BF3) passengers will no longer face in the opposite direction in third person perspective while shooting.
Fixed an issue where the UAV keybinding would show as "unassigned".
Controller input should no longer be displayed for already selected weapons.
UAV - Laser Guided Missile kills will now correctly appear within the XP log.
MD540 Nightbird
Minimum damage for the minigun is lowered from 10 to 8.
Minigun damage drop off will now start at 100, reduced from 150.
Minigun damage drop off will now end at 250, reduced from 300. Dev Comment: We have introduced these changes to ensure that the MD540 Nightbird is most efficient in its intended combat range, which is close to medium. We do not expect drastic performance alterations with these changes, however players can expect to be less efficient when taking on targets out of the intended range.
EMKV90-TOR
Gunner Seat will now have 20mm Shotgun, 40mm Grenade Launcher and 7.62 Miniguns available for selection as loadout options.
A unique, close range coaxial canister weapon with a high rate of fire will now be available for use by drivers of the EMKV90-TOR.
Both main weapons of the EMKV90-TOR will now have increased turret speed.
Weapons
Fixed an issue that could cause Ghostmaker R10 bolts to despawn too early during flight.
Fixed an issue that caused the crosshair to still sometimes drift from the center of the screen during recoil on MP28 and MP443.
Armor Piercing bullets on Avancys had the wrong headshot multiplier (2.1x), it will now have the same as other LMG bullets (2x)
A variety of minor UI improvements have been made to the Collection Screen for weapons.
Various fixes to firing, reload, and other weapon-related animations.
Fixed instances where using Subsonic Ammo wouldn't reduce muzzle flash correctly when used in conjunction with some barrel attachments.
Fixed various cases of incorrect textures being used in certain magazines.
Fixed cases of clipping when using the M11 scope and firing the Masterkey attachment on the M5A3 or AK-24.
Fixed cases of clipping when using the Fusion Holo sight on the PF51.
Fixed an issue on the RM68 that could cause the pros and cons fields on the Loadout Screen of the default barrel attachment to be applied on other barrel attachments when equipped to the weapon.
Fixed the location of smoke VFX when using the PB Heavy Suppressor on a K30.
Fixed the ADS walking speed on the RPT-31, which was slower than on other LMGs.
Fixed the "Toggle Scope" UI hint appearing on screen when using scopes without that function.
Fixed an issue that could cause dispersion on the PP-29 to be lower while moving than when stationary.
Minor rework of AEK-971 handling. Recoil now resets faster, has different multipliers for the first shots in a burst and has an improved recoil camera behaviour.
Overall GEW-46 accuracy has been reduced by 5%, which should only be noticeable at longer ranges.
ACW-R damage curve has been tweaked slightly and will now be as follows:
0 - 15 meters: 28 damage
(Previously: 0-30 meters: 28 damage)
15 - 20 meters: 26 damage
20 - 70 meters: 22 damage
(Previously: 30-75 meters: 22 damage)
70+ meters: 18 damage
Fixed missing suppressor icons on BSV-M and SWS-10.
Fixed missing pro and cons statistic fields for M1911 reload speed.
Fixed an issue causing NVK-S22 to appear with a blue tint.
Fixed an issue where subsonics do not use suppressed muzzle flash when using muzzle brakes and suppressors.
Fixed various names of default and extended magazines for Vault Weapons
Fixed several laser and flashlight icons missing the type icon on Vault Weapons
Fixed an issue with laser underbarrel icon not updating when deployed
Fixed missing attachment descriptions for MP443, MP412 Rex and M1911
Fixed an issue that referred to the magazine of the Gewehr 43 as a stripper clip
Fixed an issue that caused the magazine size of the Gewehr 43 to show as 10 instead of 5.
Fixed an issue where the MP443 produced a recoil effect where it looked like suppressors were misaligned
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NO WEAPON, MILITARY VEHICLE OR GEAR MANUFACTURER IS AFFILIATED WITH OR HAS SPONSORED OR ENDORSED THIS GAME.
This announcement may change as we listen to community feedback and continue developing and evolving our Live Service & Content. We will always strive to keep our community as informed as possible.
Get ready to save big on the most popular aircraft, terrains, tech packs and campaigns in the DCS Halloween Sale 2023. Hurry! The massive 50% discounts will end on the 5th of November at 23:59 GMT on our Shop. But wait, there's more! We are equally thrilled to be offering you with a Steam sale as well, where you can find the same incredible deals until the 2nd of November at 15:00 GMT.
Radar Search Modes
Development Report
Over the past several months, we have been developing a realistic radar-model of search mode operations. This White Paper describes the features and how they are accounted for in our model. The focus of the paper is the target detection process, its probability-based nature, and the reasons for that randomness. We will also briefly discuss detection performance of our AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-68(V)5 radar models and related features. For more details, we have specially prepared a white paper document for you to enjoy. Please, read the White Paper Radar Phase 2.
WWII Missions
New Free Content
As a fearlessly skilled pilot of the Bf-109 Kurfurst, Fw-190 A8 Anton, and Fw-190 D9 Dora, brace yourself for the 'Beauvais - Close Air Support' mission, the daunting 'Caen Rail Hub - Bomber Intercept' mission, and the Defend Amiens-Glisy Airfield mission. For all valiant allies, take control of the Spitfire Mk IX, P-47D Thunderbolt, P-51D Mustang, and Mosquito FB VI to engage in the high-stake Harbour Bombing Raid, and experience the 'Train Strafe’ mission, where you'll unleash devastating blows to enemy convoys.
We truly hope that you can take advantage of Halloween Sale 2023 for Steam extension! We also hope that the radar improvements are to your satisfaction and we kindly await your feedback. Please make sure to also check out the new WWII missions now available in 2.9.
It's that time of the year again, and we've got a bone-chilling treat for you in the world of Setback! Get your pumpkin-spiced weapons ready and prepare for a ghoulish showdown in our Halloween Versus Event!
🔥 What to Expect:
🌙 Dive into a haunted arena, where eerie environments and creepy deocrations await. 🕷️ New spooky skins and cosmetics to deck out your character. 🎯 Face off against other players in intense battles with a supernatural twist.
👻 Choose Your Side! 👹
In the Halloween Versus event, players have the opportunity to align with one of three unique teams: "Good," "Evil," or "Neutral." When you select your team, you'll automatically unlock your team's identity cosmetic. Wear it with pride, and let the world know where your loyalty lies.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 29th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Gather your courage and prepare to dive into thrilling world of Setback with the upcoming Halloween Versus event. This adrenaline-pumping event is set to be a clash between good, evil, and those who prefer to walk the line of neutrality. Throughout the Halloween Versus event teams will compete in the arena to bring points for their team. At the end of the event, the team with the highest score will be crowned the ultimate champions
🏆 Special Rewards 🎁
Following the event's results, an upgraded version of the winning team's skin will be added in the game, allowing you to celebrate your victory in style. The top 🏅5 best players from the winning team will get Setbucks based on their place in ladder. The MVPs for each team will be rewarded with 150 NOK Steam credits, giving you even more reason to strive for greatness.
We hope you’ve been having a magical experience in Affogato. As you journey through Arorua City, you’ll soon discover that it's not just your wits and decisions in the café that matter, but also on the mystical battlefield as you delve deeper into the minds of your customers. Here, your Witch cards aren't merely tools; they are your comrades in arms, ready to battle against inner demons. In this article, we’ll be taking you on a Witch Card tour as we showcase some of them, their abilities and how you can acquire them!
The Moon
First off, we have The Moon, a Witch card that draws strength as the tides of battle change. Each time an ally falls or is summoned back, it empowers The Moon with random buffs such as HP regeneration, ATK increase, or a Penta charge. This unpredictable advantage keeps your strategies flexible and your opponents guessing. You can acquire The Moon card from Mephista’s shop.
The Lovers
Next, meet The Lovers. United in adversity, this card is your sword and shield, reflecting damage dealt to them back to the enemy and ensuring that every confrontation is a double-edged clash. In addition, when fully charged, you’ll receive a The Lovers: Stealth card in your inventory which when cast, will bring your team into Stealth state for those decisive, blindsided strikes! You’ll acquire The Lovers card after defeating the Chapter 3 boss.
Judgment
Behold Judgment, the luminous avenger. Unlike other Witch card, Judgment does not charge energy through its attacks. Instead, its luminous strikes imprint a Mark of Judgment on enemies. When you stack a total of 3 marks, witness a spectacular explosion of energy, dealing massive damage to the marked enemies. You can acquire the Judgment card from Mephista’s card shop.
The Empress
The Empress is a Witch card that wields a charm like a blade, where each successful strike will provide you with a charge. When fully charged, The Empress: Charm card will be bestowed upon you, adding an edge of seduction and control to your tactical arsenal. You’ll acquire the Empress card after finishing Lindsay’s side story.
The Sun
And finally, introducing The Sun, a formidable Witch card that has one of the highest Penta summoning costs in the game. However, its unique prowess lies in a dynamic deployment cost, reducing each time with an ally’s sacrifice or strategic withdrawal. But wait - its brilliance doesn't end there! Upon its defeat or withdrawal from the battlefield, it triggers a radiant blast in the surrounding areas, leaving devastation in its wake! The Sun will be available for purchase from Mephista’s card shop after reaching a certain point in the story.
We hope that this Witch card tour has provided you with a glimpse of the distinct power that each card possesses! With over 20 unique Witch cards for you to collect and countless ways to build your very own deck, each battle invites you to an intricate dance of strategy and decision-making. Will you employ The Sun's explosive tendencies, or will you use The Empress' charm to sway the tide of battles?
If you haven't already, be sure to follow our Steam and Twitter pages for upcoming updates. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for being part of our journey, and here's to collecting all the Witch cards, and endless captivating moments in Affogato!
In just 1 week, Back to the Dawn will be launching on Steam Early Access, and we are looking forward to seeing how you'll each navigate your unique path to freedom!
Early Access Launch Pricing
Back to the Dawn will be priced at $19.99 USD. However, to celebrate the Early Access launch, you’ll be able to enjoy an exclusive 12% discount during the first week and grab the game for just $17.50 USD!
Also, you may recall the global release chart from our previous article. We're including it once more below for easy reference, ensuring no one misses their shot at freedom!
As the release date draws near, we are excited about sharing this riveting prison adventure with you. If you haven't already, now's the perfect time to add Back to the Dawn to your Steam wishlist and be the first to know when the game is released!
If you’re excited to mastermind your prison escape plan, we'd be truly grateful if you could spread the word. Whether it's sharing the game with friends or giving us a shout-out on social media, your support is what keeps us going!
This weekend you have more things to do than ever! Hurry up and take the long-awaited level 200 to get into the Labyrinth of Light, and upgrade your weapons to Pure White!
On the way to greatness, as always, good magic will help you.
Right now until maintenance on Monday: 🍂rate +20% on skill card charms.
On Saturday: 🍁x2 drop 🍁х3 varnish
On Sunday: 🍁x3 experience 🍁x2 varnish
Don’t be distracted by unnecessary things and grab the rates before they run away!
I bet you’re pretty curious about the place you ended up at in the first place. And to tell you the truth, so am I, for it’s a pretty weird place even by the Inferno standards.
See, the Freaked Fleapit hasn’t always been a fleapit. Once upon a time, this grand Theater was an integral part of Hell's entire infrastructure, it served to teach demons and imps alike the most efficient methods to extract high quality sin from the souls of sinners.
And I have to admit, the Lord of Hell that conceived this place, that old rascal, has cracked the code — familiarizing demons with the world of people, their culture and everyday life, to stealthily penetrate the earth and provoke them to do sinful deeds has never been easier!
If I told you that underneath the ruthless facade, this Lord was hiding such a sentimental side, you’d probably have a hard time believing he’s a real demon lord. He didn’t have to personally give lectures on human culture and movies in his spare time, but he did. He didn’t have to warm up to his crew, but he did!
He didn’t have to keep this place alive after it was shut down by the higher-ups… But he did.
Ah! And now we’re back in the present time – The Demon Education Program has moved forward, but the Freaked Fleapit still stands. Right now, it’s just a place where Demons, Angels and Reapers can coexist in peace. A bit rusty, a bit worn down, but not without its own charms.
Do I need to mention that all the film from the past is still there?
In my opinion there’s no better place in all Inferno, as long as you can tolerate the antics of the Fleapit’s inhabitants, that is. 👀
Theeeeeee eeeeeeeeend. Or is it?
Doesn’t matter, any more info and we’ll be sent to the Circle of Spoilers instead, and trust me, kiddo, you don’t want to end up there. So we’ll wrap our little tour right here.
Next time, let's meet at the entrance of the Circle of Gluttony! Get your best dress on, kid, it’s going to be the feast of a lifetime!
The Eerie Items DLC is out today! That means that you can now buy some extra Halloweeny items, including a new pumpkin house, candle decor, and a big gross tongue-shaped rug, PLUS everyone will also discover a few new (FREE) spooky decor items added to their game, but guess what?
THAT'S NOT EVEN EVERYTHING WE'VE ADDED TO THE GAME. You love patch notes, right? Get ready for the best patch notes yet...
We solved deforestation, you guys. Ofelia and Gaiana will now sell replantable trees
We solved... de...rock...estation? Yeah, they also sell rocks
Also grass. You can buy grass. No, not that kind of grass, you miscreants, the normal kind
Decorative trees will now have a planter at their base so you don't get em mixed up with real trees
You can now give an NPC a gift on their birthday, even if you've given them two gifts that week, because everyone likes birthday presents. Relatedly, it's my birthday tomorrow
No such thing as a free... hand? Not any more. Spectral Hand+ now costs 0 to play
Zed is sorry that his Spirit Taming quest was too hard. You can now tame a Spirit of any level to complete this quest, instead of level 5 or higher
If you're the kind of person who steals all the chests from dungeons, good news: Boss chests now stay looking fancy
Stone walls will no longer interfere with your garden! You should now be able to dig and plant next to them, no problems
Accessibility win: there's a "reduce flicker" setting which will turn off flashing objects such as being struck by lightning and resources being hit by tools!
(One) Peace of mind: Treasure maps now clear properly, and are marked as complete properly too
Rowan no longer wants the impossible gift of "Balloon". You can't have that, Rowan! You don't have the permits and you would almost definitely die
Oh, you thought the greenhouse was already big enough? TOUGH LUCK, IT'S GONNA GET EVEN BIGGER. Gaiana and Ofelia will now let you buy an inadvisably large greenhouse for all your plant-growing desires
Also, Paolo apparently wasn't selling, like, most of the furniture we made. Rude. We had a word, and now Paolo will sell LOADS of new furniture in their shop
Don't worry, we'll all scroll on alright: The scrollbar now works properly!
If your achievements weren't working, that should be fixed now too!
We learned to count (it took a while) so now Lightning+ says that it hits 3 times instead of 4 times
Spirits that were previously only found in mines will now hatch from eggs. I guess that means they're now yours. Instead of mines. Ha ha ha ha ha
Tired of having a gigantic, unsafe, unsightly pit in front of your house? GUESS WHAT!!!! You can now close mines!!!!! Say goodbye to that OSHA violation forever!!!!!!!
Actually let's not alert OSHA just yet, because we made the Furnace easier to start on controllers. Just press the Start button to begin the smelting process! Safety is less important than efficiency, duh
Say a thank you prayer to the god of inventory management, because stacks can now be transferred in one click
Time, mystical time: You can now adjust the day length in the gameplay settings. All those memes about "having the same number of hours as Beyonce" can finally be true
Once you've unlocked a Spirit and let it go, it will start appearing in the wild. This means that egg-only Spirits can be released into the world to repopulate and spread and... is this a bad idea? Are we disrupting the ecosystem? Hmm. Don't worry about it
Earth, Water, and Poison islands can now be found on the outermost ring of islands, which means BEEFY BOIS can be found that aren't just Dark and Fire type
Did you make a bad choice? It's okay, we've all been there. You can't change mistakes in real life, but you can change them in Moonstone Island with our new handy-dandy Skill Reset Potion! (disclaimer: do not try Skill Reset Potion in real life)
One more thing: As a thank you (a spooooky thank you) to all of you, we've added a new home exterior for free, available to all players. It's called the Haunted House, and you can find it in the Moonstone Enchanter!
NO WAIT ONE MORE THING
NEW
SPIRITS
I'm going to keep their names secret for now, so you can enjoy the surprise when you find them in game, but I love them. I love them all so much.
This is our biggest patch yet – maybe not in terms of the number of changes, but definitely in terms of quality-of-life additions. We really, really hope it makes the game even better for you, and that you love all the new Spirits as much as we do.
Thank you again, and always, for your support, and HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEN!
~ Kate, Community Manager, and by the way it's my birthday this weekend 🥳