EA has released the 8.5.0 update for Battlefield 2042 with a number of quality of life improvements to enhance the overall player experience. The new Battlefield 2042 update also brings a major visual overhaul to the loading screen of all game modes, with further improvements on the way.
Despite its many issues at launch in 2021, Battlefield 2042 has undergone many improvements over the years thanks to post-launch updates. The updates brought much-needed technical and gameplay fixes, along with new content and many new features. In January 2025, EA released a major Battlefield 2042 update with two new vehicles, M3A3 Bradley and BMP-2, along with the Frontlines Unlocked and Conquest Unlocked modes. Although development resources are going toward making the next game in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 6, EA and its developers are still working on Battlefield 2042 updates, which include the newly released 8.5.0 update.
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Update 8.5.0 for Battlefield 2042 is available now on all platforms with loading screen improvements and several bug fixes. Firstly, the Battlefield 2042 developers...
