'Battlefield 2042' will debut on Nov. 19 without voice chat feature

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One key feature of Battlefield 2024 will be missing from the game when it launches in a few days on November 19. Developer DICE announced that the built-in voice chat won't be available until sometime after the launch, but it didn't elaborate on what caused the delay. 

If you've been waiting for the game, then you might have to manage your expectations about what gameplay will be like when it releases. Polygon noted that you can use the ping system to chat with other players in the game that aren't in your network. But you'll need to dig through multiple menus to get to the right ping. And the experience might be "awkward and cumbersome."

EA Play, Game Pass subscribers get 10-hour trial of 'Battlefield 2042'

If you're an EA Play or Game Pass subscriber, you can try out Battlefield 2042 before paying for the pre-order. Subscribers to the service get an early access 10-hour trial of the game starting November 12. According to Electronic Arts and developer DICE, the subscribers can access both the Open Beta and the 10-hour test.

EA Play Pro subscribers and those who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate editions get early access to the full game on November 12. The game will be officially launched on November 19 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. 

Source: Polygon