'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

'Battlefield' will get a standalone mobile game next year

It might have taken a bit of time, but now Electronic Arts confirms that a "fully-fledged, skill-based" version of Battlefield is coming to mobile. According to the developer, the new mobile game will launch in 2022, offering a "completely different" experience from the upcoming Battlefield for consoles. DICE is working closely with Industrial Toys to develop this mobile version.

As for the console and PC game, EA said the game would offer a "jaw-dropping" experience later this year. It's currently in daily playtesting with Criterion and DICE polishing the game ahead of its release. "It has everything we love about Battlefield—and takes all of it to the next level. Epic scale. All-out military warfare. Crazy, unexpected moments. Game-changing destruction. Massive bales, packed with more players and mayhem than ever before," the company wrote.

Source: Engadget

‘Battlefield V’ gets second closed alpha test

Chalking it up to the success of the first alpha test, Battlefield V is getting a second closed alpha test starting August 14. This test will also be running for a limited time. The focus for this second test will focus on player progression speed. As mentioned in the update on EA’s website, “We have made some changes that we think will better cater to players across all play styles and skill levels based on how fast players scored points, and how quickly they progressed through the ranks in the first Closed Alpha.” Most of the content from the first test will remain the same but this time there will also be improvements in terms of matchmaking and weapon balancing. The testing is still invite-only, in English, and for PC players. Those who were part of the first test are automatically invited back. DICE will also be sending out additional invites, so keep your eyes peeled for those.