Battlefield™ 2042, developed by DICE, is a first-person shooter that marks a return to the franchise's iconic all-out warfare. Players engage in intense multiplayer battles, leading teams to victory across both large-scale environments and close-quarters combat zones. Players find their playstyle within class-based gameplay, taking on experiences that include elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough.

The game utilizes a cutting-edge arsenal across maps drawing from both the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Battlefield Portal provides a platform for players to discover, create, and share unexpected battles spanning the series' past and present. This entry re-establishes the core multiplayer combat experience of the Battlefield series.