Battlefield 2042 Early Access Period Has Started Ahead of Next Week’s Launch

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 12, 2021

News: If you bought the right version of Battlefield 2042, are an EA Play member, or a member of Game Pass, you can get in on the early access.

Electronic Arts today released Battlefield 2042 for its Early Access period, running through to the game's worldwide launch on November 19, 2021. Players who purchased the game’s Gold or Ultimate Edition, as well as EA Play Pro subscribers will be able to play starting today, and the Play First Trial for EA Play, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will grant subscribers access for up to 10 hours.

Battlefield 2042 pushes the capabilities of new hardware as the true next generation of Battlefield, featuring up to 128 player matches on the latest consoles and PCs through the use of the latest Frostbite game engine. The game features a multiplayer offering that caters to all types of players through three distinct experiences - All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and Battlefield Portal - delivering the next generation of multiplayer warfare.

Battlefield 2042 Standard Edition is available now for pre-order and is set to launch on retail and digital storefronts on November 19 for $59.99 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. It is $69.99 on Xbox Series X and S and PlayStation 5, including Dual Entitlement to play on previous-gen consoles as well, for no additional cost.

Check out the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Battlefield 2042?