Battlefield 2042 Season 1: Release Date, Leaks, and More

Following a slight delay, Battlefield 2042 Season 1 is right around the corner much to the excitement of those hoping DICE can rescue the game after a disappointing launch. In recent years, many titles have switched to a live service model, launching seasonal updates to provide players with plenty of brand-new content.

With the development of Hazard Zone stopping, all eyes are on multiplayer and the multitude of improvements expected to arrive alongside new additions ranging from a brand-new map to a new Battle Pass.

With that said, find out all there is to know about the upcoming season of post-launch content in our hub packed with the latest information.

Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Start Date

DICE hasn't confirmed an exact release date for Season 1 of Battlefield 2042 but notable leaker Tom Henderson claims the new season will begin on June 9, 2022.

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Once we hear an official release date for Season 1, we will update the article with the latest information.

Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Leaks

So far, dataminer "Temporyal" claims Battlefield 2042 Season 1 will contain a brand-new Specialist, new vehicles, new playlists, and a guided rocket launcher gadget capable of dealing huge amounts of damage.

Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Specialist

The above leak points toward the arrival of Lis. Known as the "Guardian of Gdansk," the Specialist includes a guided rocket launcher as its speciality while its trait remains a mystery.

Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Maps

Dataminers believe that Season 1 will feature a brand-new map known as "Exposure." Leaks claim the map is located in British Columbia, Canada while developers say the map aims to "create a more fun and tactical experience."

There's no guarantee the map will arrive in Season 1 but we do expect it to appear in the not too distant future.

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Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Improvements

Prior to Season 1 starting, DICE developers have shared information on how it aims to fix various issues that have affected the game. The Season 1 update will include new animation modelling to simulate more natural body movement.

In addition, improvements to the game's UI are also on the way.

That's all there is to know about Battlefield 2042 Season 1. Once we hear more, we will update the hub to contain all the latest news and rumours expected to arrive in the update.

In the meantime, check out our Battlefield 2042 page for the latest news, leaks, and guides.