DICE has just released Patch 5.2.1 for Battlefield 2042, and revealed its complete changelog/update notes. Patch 5.2.1 is a small Quality of Life Update to address some immediate issues that have been brought to DICE’s attention following the release of the Battlefield 2042 Update 5.2.
Going into more details, Patch 5.2.1 resolves an issue that resulted in the Underbarrel Smoke Grenade dissipating too quickly within certain weather conditions. It also fixes an exploit that caused players to keep downed players in a Being Revived state. Additionally, it improves scenarios that resulted in players receiving explosive damage through walls.
DICE also stated that it will reveal more details about the future of Battlefield 2042 next week. Whether this implies a new Season or important gameplay changes remains to be seen. Naturally, though, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
As always, the EA App and Steam will download this update the next time you launch their clients. Below you can also find its complete changelog.
Battlefield 2042 Patch 5.2.1 Release Notes
AI Soldiers
- AI Soldiers will no longer stand mindlessly firing at Irish’ Fortification System, because well, they have intelligence, right?
Gameplay Improvements
- Resolved an issue that resulted in the Underbarrel Smoke Grenade dissipating too quickly within certain weather conditions.
- Improved scenarios that resulted in players receiving explosive damage through walls.
- Fixed an exploit that caused players to keep downed players in a Being Revived state.
- Lowered Dozer’s Shield Bash Range by 16%.
- Reduced Horizontal Recoil Pull on the K30.
Hazard Zone
- Resolved an issue that resulted in a downed Specialist standing up during the revive process.
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