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Battlefield 2042

A Shooter game by EA Digital Illusions CE, released in 2021

69/100🟠Low Activity💔Proton BorkedXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

Battlefield 2042 marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. Adapt and overcome dynamically-changing battlegrounds with the help of your squad and a cutting-edge arsenal. With support for 128 players, prepare for unprecedented scale on vast environments. Take on massive experiences, from updated multiplayer modes like Conquest and Breakthrough to the all-new Hazard Zone.

MultiplayerCo-operativeBattle Royale

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Battlefield 2042 Download Size

The official download size for Battlefield 2042 is 100 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $6.00 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

100GB

Est. SSD Cost

$6.00USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2h 16m

Is Battlefield 2042 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟠Low Activity
995Players Online

There are currently 995 people playing Battlefield 2042, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2K
Estimated Match Wait: Slow (3-5 min)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Battlefield 2042 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Battlefield2042\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Battlefield2042/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Battlefield2042/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Battlefield 2042 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating💔 Proton Borked

Performance Analysis

Proceed with caution. Battlefield 2042 currently struggles on Linux/Steam Deck due to anti-cheat or codec issues. Streaming from a PC is recommended instead.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 101 user configs ↗

Can I Run Battlefield 2042?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Battlefield 2042 smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or equivalent GPU. Plan for 100 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-bit Windows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUAMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUAMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • 💾
    Storage100 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OS64-bit Windows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUAMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUAMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
  • 💾
    Storage100 GB available space
Download Size
100 GBMassive

Is Battlefield 2042 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

69
Rated 69 out of 100
Mixed Reviews9 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 9 critic reviews, opinion on Battlefield 2042 is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 69 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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