Battlefield 2042 is delayed to October, with open beta details coming soon Battlefield 2042 is confirmed as the next entry in the EA DICE first-person shooter series. Unlike previous games in the series, there will be no single player campaign in Battlefield 2042. Instead, DICE leads the way for more players, raising the maximum number of players allowed in the match to a maximum of 128. DICE has also lost its historical roots by placing Battlefield 2042 in a dystopian future 21 years from now, when humanity is fighting it out for scarce resources. There is no story mode here, but a lore is provided to resolve multiplayer conflicts. You will be able to pilot helicopters and tanks for Battlefield 2042 There will be three major modes available, including All-Out Warfare with brand new maps and blockbuster scales, and Battlefield Portal, which will include old maps of previous Battlefield games such as Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 1942. It will also be and third mode. called ...