Will Battlefield 2042 be Released on Console?

Which platforms will Battlefield 2042 be released on?
Which platforms will Battlefield 2042 be released on? / Photo by Electronic Arts/Dice

Will Battlefield 2042 be released on console? The recent announcement of the latest installment was met with a positive reception, but with the announcement, players are wondering what platforms it will be released on, with some fearing that last generation players on PS4 and Xbox One will be left out. Here's what platforms Battlefield 2042 will be arriving on this October.

Will Battlefield 2042 be Released on Console?

When it launches, Battlefield 2042 will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The release on all major platforms has some players breathing a sigh of relief, especially with the PS5 and Xbox Series X still being difficult for players to get a handle on, others are concerned about how the game will run on the last generation consoles. It's safe to say that most players would want to avoid another Cyberpunk 2077 type of incident, but the performance could affect a competitive advantage for players, if Battlefield 2042 does have crossplay. Naturally, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC players would have the edge over their PS4 and Xbox One counterparts.

More information will come in time, so players worrying about potential competitive advantages this early should hold off for now. In the meantime, players eager to get their hands on the new Battlefield installment will want to check out beta information, and when they can get a first look at actual gameplay. For those more interested in the level aspects shown off, here's more information about Battlefield 2042's dynamic weather system.