Having withdrawal symptoms from the Battlefield 6 beta? EA has attempted to remedy that by dropping a huge update in Battlefield 2042.
Highlights of the update are the return of a classic map and a free battle pass packed with items that are inspired by past Battlefield titles. The best part is, playing this update (Update 9.2,) will also allow you to unlock exclusive Battlefield 6 rewards.
Battlefield 2042 update (August 18)
Here’s all the new content that has arrived with the patch.
New map: Iwo Jima
Brand new to Battlefield 2042, Iwo Jima is a fan favorite previously seen in Battlefield 1942, Battlefield 1943, and Battlefield V. In Battlefield 2042 the map contains an active volcano.
Weapons
KFS2000 Assault Rifle – “A formidable assault rifle with an iconic look. Thanks to its bullpup design the KFS2000 is highly accurate and easier to control making it an excellent choice for most combat scenarios.”
Lynx Sniper Rifle – “The Lynx is a vicious semi-automatic anti material rifle with a respectable rate of fire. It houses a very large cartridge mainly intended to demolish environments and deal damage to vehicles.” Those who played the Battlefield 6 beta will automatically receive the Lynx with Update 9.2. Players that didn’t participate in the beta will still have a chance to get the weapon later on.
Vehicles
A10 Warthog and SU-25TM Frogfoot attack jets.
Free battle pass
The Road to Battlefield battle pass will run from August 18 to October 7, 2025, featuring 60 free tiers. The pass celebrates different eras of the Battlefield franchise, with cosmetics inspired by the legacy of the games that came before Battlefield 2042. Here’s a breakdown of the battle pass:
- Over 50 new rewards inspired by Battlefield 1, Battlefield V, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Battlefield 3, and Battlefield 4.
- We’ve added several Tiers that will grant you multiple items, get your loot.
- 30 exclusive rewards for Battlefield 6 spread across 6 Tiers that will be available at launch. Earn these exclusive Battlefield 6 rewards at Tier 8, 19, 30, 40, 49, and 60 of the free battle pass.
Themed event: Best of Portal
Running from September 2 to September 30, 2025, earn more rewards by participating in the Best of Portal event. A new game mode will rotate every 48 hours during the event, providing you with playlists of the best Portal experiences..
Finally, a laundry list of bug fixes and other changes have been made with Update 9.2 which can be viewed, here.
