Battlefield 2042 Review: 6 Ups & 6 Downs

by Josh Brown

1. Disappointing Destruction

Battlefield 2042
EA

Destruction has always been a staple of Battlefield, but on certain maps in 2042 you’d be forgiven for forgetting about it entirely.

While there are still some structures scattered around maps that can be blown up and partially destroyed, these are often the exception, rather than the rule. More than ever, the maps in 2042 are filled with environments and interiors that can’t be destroyed, resulting in levels that feel more static than in previous titles.

It’s such a shame, especially with this being the first next-gen game in the series, to see DICE’s attention move away from this core pillar of gameplay. It feels almost like an obligation at this point, rather than a unique mode of play that can be utilised to make interesting pathways through levels.

It’s not a total failure, but playing Portal reminds you what the destruction could have been like in All Out War.

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Josh has over 11 years of experience as a published writer, having worked nine of those years as a full-time content producer at WhatCulture. In that period he has created hundreds of articles, videos and podcast episodes for multiple WhatCulture channels, specialising in gaming, horror and film & TV. He now primarily works as a senior content producer and presenter on WhatCulture Gaming where he co-hosts the WhatCulture Gaming Podcast, a top 3 UK most listened to gaming podcast that he co-created in 2018. Over the years he has reviewed several high-profile gaming releases, covered industry events with on-site reporting, opined on breaking news, and even kicked off his interviewing career by chatting to childhood hero, Tommy Wiseau.