Just as the Battlefield 6 open beta draws to a close, EA drops a major Battlefield 2042 update. With the official release of Battlefield 6 not scheduled until October 10, 2025, fans have a lot to play in the short term with this new Battlefield 2042 update.
Battlefield 2042 Season 5: New Dawn Update 9.2 Release NotesBattlefield V, Battlefield 1942, and Battlefield 1943 have featured Iwo Jima as one of the most beloved fan-favorite locations in the franchise, and they’re bringing the iconic map to Battlefield 2042 in Season 5’s Update 9.2. Participants will fight raging battles from boat landings, trenches, and bunkers, and even an active volcano. This new multiplayer enhancement is a must-have for all Battlefield 2042 players.
In addition to the Iwo Jima map, this Battlefield 2042 update also includes two new guns, the KFS2000 assault rifle and the Lynx sniper rifle. For petrolheads, there are now two fighter jets you can grab: the A10 Warthog and the SU-25TM Frogfoot. Such additions extend the plethora of tactical possibilities players have at their disposal, all in order to stave off stagnation until Battlefield 6.
EA is also rolling out a complimentary Road to Battlefield Battle Pass, which will be live until the reveal of Battlefield 6. There are 60 tiers of cosmetics from other Battlefield games, some even going back to Battlefield Bad Company 2, in the battle pass. Even excitement for the release of Battlefield 6 is factored into the mix by rewarding players for completing challenges in this Battlefield 2042 update with rewards in the new game.
Along with all-new maps and weapons, the Battlefield 2042 update is packed with bug fixes and balance tweaks. With that said, you won’t get the complete lowdown on anything specific, but as such, those intrepid fans that test out all the new content will be rewarded with exclusive unlocks connected to Battlefield 6.
From revisiting maps such as Iwo Jima to new gear testing this Battlefield 2042 update means there is new content out for players to give them a fresh taste of action, keeping them from getting too rusty before Battlefield 6 arrives October this year.
FAQ
The patch includes the new Iwo Jima map, which will feature special boat landings, trenches, and bunkers, all of which are traditional hallmarks of maps included in older, prior Battlefield games.
Updated content also includes the addition of KFS2000 assault rifle as well as Lynx sniper rifle for the players.
Correct — the update contributes two fighters: the A10 Warthog and the SU-25TM Frogfoot.
The free Battlefield 2042 battle pass runs until Battlefield 6 is released and features 60 tiers of cosmetics commemorating previous Battlefield games.
Yes, players who finish new content in the update can claim exclusive Battlefy 6 rewards.
