EA and the Battlefield 2042 team have gone out on the airwaves to reveal that fans of the game will be able to play for free in December. “Free access periods” will be available throughout December across all available platforms. In addition, once Season 3 launches, the game will arrive for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play subscribers. It sounds like it’ll be a great time to check out the game as it passes its first anniversary.
Free Access Information
- Xbox: Download and play free from December 1, 12:01 AM PT – December 4, 11:59 PM PT.
- Steam: Download and play free from December 1, 10 AM PT – December 5, 10 AM PT.
- PlayStation: Download and play free from December 16, 8 AM PT – December 23, 8 AM PT.
Season 3 will mark a turning point in the game. Developers haven’t revealed all of the details yet, but we do know a few things. Players can look forward to another new Specialist, a new map “in a location close to those at DICE,” a fresh Battle Pass, Portal content, hardware tech, events, experiences, and more. And that’s not all. The team has announced that preproduction has started on Season 4 which will debut in 2023.
Players can log in during the Free Access periods to earn a special Welcome Pack, including a collection of cosmetics, as well as instant access to the Season 1 and 2 Specialists Lis and Crawford. This gives players a total of 13 Specialists to choose from. Gameplay will take place over 15 maps, including 4 reworked battlefields from 2042’s launch. Additionally, more than 100 weapons and gadgets and 40+ vehicles can be found and utilized across six unique game modes.
All standard Battle Pass content tiers can be unlocked while playing for free, and players can purchase a Premium Battle Pass to access even more tiers. Players who decide to buy Battlefield 2042 will have their in-game purchases and earned progression carry over.
Check out the Battlefield 2042 official site for more information.
