Battlefield 2042: Guides and features hub

Welcome to our guides and features hub for Battlefield 2042. Developer DICE has returned to the near future after the last two entries, focused on World War I and World War II respectively. Franchise fans have been looking forward to this day for some time and now have the opportunity to recreate what made the ever-iconic Battlefield 4 so fun.

Although, thanks to the introduction of specialists, a re-worked progression system, and larger-scale gunfights than ever before, there’s plenty to learn about. In that respect, PC Invasion has you covered. Below, you can find a list of our guides and features that explain just about everything you need to know about DICE’s new first-person shooter.

Battlefield 2042 guides and features hub

General guides

How to spot and ping enemies – It wouldn’t be a Battlefield game without spotting. Unfortunately, spotting in Battlefield 2042 isn’t well explained so many players don’t use it. This guide covers how to use it, when to use it, and why it is so important.

How to avoid bloom and bullet deviation – The bloom in Battlefield 2042 is stronger than we’ve ever seen before. Shooting targets at range can be difficult due to this. Here’s what you can do to land shots on enemies from afar more consistently.

Best settings to maximize performance and visibility – Battlefield 2042 is a beautiful, but awfully demanding game. It can be difficult to reach an ideal frame rate because of this. But, by using the settings we advise in this guide it’s possible to have 2042 running better than thought possible at launch.

How to disable cross-play – Cross-play is a wonderful thing that has helped gamers play together regardless of platform. However, it isn’t for everyone and some players out there would prefer to only face off against those on the same platform. This simple guide will show you how to do that and why it can be worthwhile.

Best specialists for each playstyle – There are ten specialists in Battlefield 2042. They all have their own unique abilities and gadgets which can make it difficult to figure out who is worth playing. This guide will help you figure out which specialist is best suited for your preferred play style.

Gun guides

Best M5A3 assault rifle loadout – Our recommended setup for the best loadout to use with the M5A3 assault rifle.

Best MCS-880 shotgun loadout – Our recommended setup for the best loadout to use with the MCS-880 shotgun.

Best SVK marksman rifle loadout – Our recommended setup for the best loadout to use with the SVK marksman rifle.

Best PKP-BP light machine gun loadout – Our recommended setup for the best loadout to use with the PKP-BP light machine gun.

Best DXR-1 sniper rifle loadout – Our recommended setup for the best loadout to use with the DXR-1 sniper rifle.