DICE has unveiled the patch notes for Battlefield 2042 Update 8.3.0, marking the final update of 2024. This update brings a range of gameplay adjustments, bug fixes, and balance changes, along with a festive holiday event to celebrate the season.

Since its challenging launch in November 2021, where it faced criticism for deviating from the traditional Battlefield formula and technical issues, DICE has worked continuously to enhance the game through regular updates. The upcoming update, while not specifying an exact release date, is expected to be available in early December.

Update 8.3.0 includes important tweaks to vehicles, weapons, and gameplay mechanics. Notable vehicle changes include aligning the behavior of EMP grenades fired from vehicles with that of hand-thrown grenades and improving the collision for the Pondhawk to prevent unintended hovering. A new HUD feature adds a "reactive hint" to alert players in free-falling vehicles without pilots to take control before crashing. Additional fixes address issues like incorrect damage numbers due to armor and a rotating deploy screen icon for the CAV-Brawler.

 

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A major focus of this update is balancing Dozer’s Ballistic Shield, a long-standing concern for players. Armor Piercing (AP) ammo has been reworked to penetrate Dozer's shield with reduced damage, with variations based on weapon types. Sniper rifles now deal up to 45% damage per shot, while assault rifles deal 10%. AP grenade launchers now damage Dozer when fired at the shield, and the shield's deployment time has been reduced by 80%. These changes aim to make encounters with Dozer more balanced while retaining the shield’s defensive role.

The update also introduces enhancements to customization, progression, and gameplay flow. Portal now allows admins to enable team swaps through a menu option and adds "ammo stations" for more flexible custom game creation. New progression mechanics reward strategic play, including Objective Airdrop XP for pilots and vehicle reclaim XP. Fixes to pinging objectives in Shutdown mode and improvements to redeployment performance further smooth out the player experience. Lastly, the Holiday Protocol event brings new and returning rewards, providing players with added incentives to dive into the festive updates.