The year is 2023, and we still have a long way to go until we reach the chaotic action of 2042 from the likes of Battlefield. But until then, Battlefield 2042 is here to load up another update to kickstart the new year. With the conclusion of the Battle of Nordvik event, the developers are implementing additional fixes and adjustments based on player feedback during the 2022 holiday season. Update 3.1.2 for Battlefield 2042 includes new additions to Portal, corrected Specialists, and a few weapon changes. Be sure to check out the changelog below.
Battlefield 2042 Update #3.1.2
Changelog
Battlefield Portal
- Spearhead is now available on multiple Official Templates in the Web Builder, such as Conquest Hardcore, FFA and Team Deathmatch
Maps
- Spearhead: Resolved an instance of clipping with the camera during the insertion phase at the start of a match
Specialists
- We have fixed an issue where Specialists were not rendering correctly during the insertion phases at the start of a match, sorry for giving you a fright
- Sundance: Anti-Armor Grenade’s are now correctly intercepted by Vehicles that have Active Protection Systems triggered
- Crawford: Resolved an issue where there was no iconography to display the progression of overheating while using the Mounted Vulcan Stationary Minigun
Vehicles
- 50MM Cannon Pod Ammo on Transport Air Vehicles increased from 8 -> 10
- Resolved an issue where for a brief period of time, the EMKV90-TOR’s turret speed would be slowed after firing with the HHV-EMG Maul Primary Weapon
Weapons
- Fixed some cases of recoil compensation not being consistent upon firing for prolonged periods of time
- Damage for the Rorsch MK-4 has been reduced against Vehicles while in the High Power Capacitor variant of the Weapon (Single Shot), this change is to ensure that the Rorsch is able to assist in taking out some vehicle targets however isn’t the predominant way to take out targets as has been previously witnessed.
- Heavy vehicles now take approximately 50% less damage
- Light vehicles now take approximately 25% less damage
- High Power Capacitor Charge Up increased from 0.8 -> 1 second
- Damage for the MCS-880 has been improved for Close Range scenarios, bringing it in line with other Utility Weapons such as the 12M Auto and NVK-S22.
- Damage per pellet has increased from 8 -> 15 at a range of under 20 meters with Default Buckshot rounds (#01 Buckshot)
- NVK-P125 Bursts per Minute increased from 150 -> 160, this should now align with the intended tempo of the weapon
Update 3.1.2 for Battlefield 2042 will roll out tomorrow (January 17) at 09:00 UTC. More changes are expected to come as 2023 continues to include more content for Battlefield fans. You can view the notes in full here.
Heavy vehicles now take approximately 50% less damage
Light vehicles now take approximately 25% less damage
High Power Capacitor Charge Up increased from 0.8 -> 1 second
Damage per pellet has increased from 8 -> 15 at a range of under 20 meters with Default Buckshot rounds (#01 Buckshot)