The first major patch for Battlefield 2042 is out today

Battlefield 2042 got off to a rough start, to say the least. The game ended up in the top 10 worst games on Steam and players complained about numerous bugs, optimization issues, lack of innovation compared to previous installments of the franchise, and other aspects of the game. play.

Now, DICE is trying to address some of those complaints. The game developer is releasing the first major update to the game today.

This patch is called “Update Two” and will mainly focus on improving several key aspects of the game, including the gun gameplay. One particularly troubling factor is propagation— “the angle at which your projectile can deviate from where you’re currently aiming,” according to an official blog post. The spread tends to be “too high” on many weapons, and patches aim to reduce that feature.

The update will also correct some Battlefield 2042of vehicles. For example, the LCAA Hovercraft will see changes in today’s update, with the team changing its status “to make it more suitable for its design”. DICE will also improve the way respawn and respawn works. Nightbird’s 20mm cannon will also deal less damage after the patch.

This week, DICE also announced the next update, which will modify the map, progression, skins, and other aspects of the game. The announcement gives players an idea of ​​what to look for when the next update rolls out in early December.