Battlefield 2042 is a 2021 , developed by and published by . It is the twelfth main installment in the series and was released on November 19, 2021, for , , , , and . Unlike previous games in the series, Battlefield 2042 is solely and does not have a campaign. It features support for , a first in the series. Battlefield 2042 received mixed reviews from critics and a for its technical issues, lack of features, and certain changes to the gameplay. The game failed to meet the sales expectations of Electronic Arts.Similar to its predecessors, Battlefield 2042 is a -focused . As the game is set in the near future, it features futuristic weapons and gadgets like deployable turrets and , as well as vehicles that players can control. Players can request a vehicle air-drop to any location. The game introduced a "Plus" system which allows players to customize their weapons on the spot. The class system is significantly overhauled and removes the four defined classes from previous games; instead, players can assume control of a specialist who falls under the four traditional Battlefield gameplay classes of Assault, Engineer, Medic, and Recon. These characters can wield any of the weapons and gadgets that a player has unlocked. Each operator has their own unique skills and gadgets. For instance, one of the specialists, Emma "Sundance" Rosier, is equipped with a , while another, Maria Falck, is equipped with a healing pistol. Levolution and destructive environments from return in Battlefield 2042, and extreme weather effects such as and which may affect gameplay. The game featured seven maps at launch, including 'Breakaway', the largest map in the history of the Battlefield franchise
