The sizable patch adds the first of many Battlefield 2042 map reworks in addition to aesthetic improvements to the game’s Specialists. Developer DICE took to the official Battlefield 2042 blog to detail the latest changes to the game, which are all part of a concerted effort to improve its current state and retain its dwindling concurrent player count, which has barely broken 8,000 on Steam over the past 30 days.

The Kaleidoscope map rework comprises the majority of the update. Thanks to months of player research and suggestions, the improved map now includes altered terrain, new points of interest, and additional augments to offer a much more cohesive and action-oriented experience.

Players entering Kaleidoscope will notice there are more flag positions, new locations to take cover in, and better map flow in general. The terrain has been raised in an effort to help infantry move with purpose throughout the map as well as break sightlines, which should discourage camping.

In addition, Battlefield 2042’s visuals have received a significant series of improvements, namely with the Specialist character models. They’ve been given facelifts in terms of “style and tone” in a bid to make them more consistent with Battlefield 2042’s more rugged, war-torn aesthetic. According to DICE, they should now “better reflect the intense situations they have experienced” in comparison to their previous, slightly more cartoonish designs.

Players can now access new and improved details about their performance from match to match. Update 1.2 adds a special Player Profile page, where player rank, unlocks, kill/death ratio, accuracy, and matches played can be viewed.

Additional notable changes include Specialist ability tweaks, controller aim assist improvements, and the addition of a scroll menu to utilize while sifting through and viewing weapon attachments. There’s also an extensive list of bug fixes and quality of life improvements for improved stability and lessened crashes.

‘Battlefield 2042’ Update 1.2 Patch Notes

Update 1.2 offers an extensive list of changes and improvements, most of which surround the Kaleidoscope map rework. However, there are a number of alterations to Battlefield 2042 as a whole.

As per the official Battlefield 2042 website, here is everything that has been changed with the recent version 1.2 update.

Content & Improvements

Kaleidoscope - Map Improvement

Earlier this year, we had an open discussion with you on map design via our Core Feedback - Maps initiative. Through your feedback, we identified several focus areas for our launch maps where our quality standards could be improved through Cover, Intensity, Line of Sight, Pathing and Traversal changes. As a result, we have been reworking our launch maps to ensure their gameplay is updated to these revised standards of quality.

Reworking maps takes time, and Kaleidoscope is the first map for which we have completed this rework. You can play the improved version in this game update.

What’s changed?

We have revised the playspace to add more cover, creating new flag positions, and improved the flow across the whole map.

Cover has been added not only with the placement of new assets, but also in the raising of terrain to help break sightlines and let infantry move more purposefully around the map. Most importantly, these new assets bring more tactical destruction which help to ensure that the map evolves throughout the duration of each round, and provide both Attackers and Defenders with new options when playing in key areas.

We have also introduced new areas onto the map, by adding a Forward Operating Base into the park, with a second command post added close to the Tower. The Data Center has similarly received multiple passes from the teams to help ensure that there are more cover points, and new war torn looks to certain areas that help make the map more faithful to 2042’s setting.

We hope you will enjoy the new gameplay on this map, and we are looking forward to your feedback on how this updated version plays once you have tried it out.

As a reminder, Renewal is the next map we are reworking. That work is still ongoing, and the revised version will be available for play during Season 2.

Specialists - Style and Tone Updates

In this update, we are revising our art direction to ensure Specialists meet your Style and Tone expectations for our world of 2042. You will notice updated Specialist character models to better reflect the intense situations they have experienced.

Here are several examples of those updated models. We would love to hear your thoughts on the new Specialist looks once you have seen them in-game.

Player Profile

Another area of feedback we have heard from you is being able to view your in-game performance and stats. This feature will be in your hands in Update 1.2 through the introduction of the Player Profile.

Your Profile shows your current in-game progress and your performance stats since launch. View information such as your current Rank, XP required towards the next Rank and the associated unlocks, your top Masteries and the unlocks you are next closest to completing.

While on the Statistics screen, you can check out information such as your K/D Ratio, kills, deaths, assists, revives, accuracy, shots fired and much more.

We are excited for you to discover how you have been performing once the Player Profile is in your hands. And of course, we are looking forward to seeing those impressive K/D ratio screenshots coming our way.

Read the rest of the patch notes here.