Even thoughBattlefield 2042had a disastrous launch back in 2021, the game has been supported by developer DICE longer than many people probably expected. Less than a year after its debut, DICE released the first-ever season forBattlefield 2042in June 2022, which introduced a bunch of new weapons and vehicles to the first-person shooter, as well as a 12-week battle pass, a specialist, and a new map. In the months that ensued, DICE added many other features to the game and reworked some of its flawed systems. These days,Battlefield 2042is no longer getting new seasonal updates, but DICE is still keeping its servers active and releasing minor new content on a regular basis.
In spite of all the new features that have been added toBattlefield 2042, it hasn’t been able to fully rebound from its rough launch. The game isn’t exactly a fan-favorite among theBattlefieldcommunity, and the player count for the title on Steam iscurrently lower than that of 2016’sBattlefield 1. Right now, all eyes are onBattlefield 2042’s upcoming successor, the unofficially-namedBattlefield 6. Although the nextBattlefieldgame is supposed to be launched in the coming months, DICE has released an exciting new set of cosmetics exclusively forBattlefield 2042.
Battlefield’s New Mass Effect Crossover Feels Like It’s Arrived at the Wrong Time
EA and DICE Have Added Some New Mass Effect-Themed Cosmetics to Battlefield 2042
A few days ago, EA confirmed that its fan-favoriteMass Effectfranchise would be collaborating withBattlefield 2042. As part of this crossover,EA and DICE added an all-new “Citadel Bundle"to the game on June 17, alongside the release of Update 8.9.0. The bundle contains variousMass Effect-themed specialist and weapon skins, many of which bear the N7 insignia. to acquire it, players have to spend 3,000 Battlefield Currency, which, when converted into real-world money, equates to approximately $25.
Players cannot buy 3,000 BFC outright; instead, they have to purchase 2,400 BFC ($19.99) and 1,100 BFC ($9.99) individually.
TheseMass Effectskins honestly look great, and they blend in perfectly withBattlefield 2042’s sci-fi aesthetic and setting. They’re bound to attract the attention of manyBattlefield 2042fans, especially those who can’t wait for theupcomingMass Effectgame and TV show. That being said, it feels like thisMass Effectcrossover bundle was added to the wrong game at the wrong time. Though it’s still receiving new updates,Battlefield 2042is currently on its last legs, and it would have made more sense for DICE to save this for the nextBattlefieldgame.
DICE Does Not Let Battlefield Players Carry Over Their Cosmetics to Future Titles
Unlikethe recentCall of Dutyentries, theBattlefieldgames do not allow players to carry over their purchased cosmetics from previous installments. If a player buys a skin for their character in, say,Battlefield 1, they are not able to use that skin inBattlefield 2042.
DICE hasn’t explicitly confirmed or denied anything on the matter, but this is unlikely to change with the next game in theBattlefieldfranchise.Battlefield 6will presumably feature an all-new assortment of cosmetics, and EA will generate more revenue by encouraging players to buy them instead of letting them keep theiroldBattlefield 2042skins.
The Mass Effect Crossover Would Have Been Better Suited for Battlefield 6
Although someMass Effectfans will probably purchase theMass Effectcosmetic pack inBattlefield 2042without question, others may be more hesitant to buy skins for a game that is near the end of its lifespan. EA would probably have made more money if it had released the Citadel Bundle forBattlefield 6instead, especially if it had done so near the launch ofthe nextMass Effectgame from BioWare. Judging by the positive response to its closed betas,Battlefield 6seems like it’s going to be everything fans had hopedBattlefield 2042would be, so the chances of it being more popular than its predecessor seem rather high.
