The post-launch content updates for Battlefield 2042 will cease with the release of its seventh season, a milestone that exceeded initial expectations given the game’s troubled launch in late 2021, which was marred by bugs and unmet promises. Notwithstanding its impending demise, it succumbs to final shock ahead of its inevitable bow-out in the guise of… a useless area event.
The limited-time occasion runs from July 9 to 16, offering remarkable opportunities for diverse reasons. The poorly received Useless Area remake debuted over a year ago, garnering critical acclaim yet struggling with disappointing box office numbers. While Battlefield 2042’s current form is commendable, it has lost relevance, as attention shifts to the next installment in the naval-focused first-person shooter series. Battlefield has traditionally eschewed attention-grabbing crossovers, a trait that extends to its own franchises under the EA banner. We’ll accept everything that’s mentioned.
For the most part, the limited-time recreation mode seems to recycle zombie-like enemies originally introduced in Season 6 of BF2042, with a twist – this new onslaught of hordes that squads face appears to evoke traditional horde modes popularized by co-op shooters over a decade ago. It’s acceptable to have a solitary unconventional event for this activity.
Those who venture forth to vanquish the non-zombies can expect a reward consisting of a unique weapon, an exclusive skin, a distinctive tag, and a personalized player background. If you’d like to support the development of additional Battlefield content – specifically not 2042, unfortunately – consider purchasing this enticing Bundle themed around the uselessly vast expanse of Useless Area for 2200 BFC, which translates to approximately $20 unless I’m mistaken or special deals become available. Considering the substantial effort DICE has invested in this recreation beyond initial expectations, and the generous free and premium battle passes, dedicated players may be understandably inclined to part with their money; nevertheless, we still firmly believe that these skin packs are priced too high.
The highly anticipated next installment in the Useless Area franchise appears to be stalled indefinitely. Although some ideas were initially discussed, Motive Studio ultimately focused on developing its forthcoming Iron Man game and additional Battlefield projects instead. Despite Battlefield’s continued success, the franchise has faced its fair share of controversy, and the next installment won’t arrive until at least late 2025, allowing for a longer-than-usual development cycle to potentially recapture past glory.
