Battlefield 2042 set to show off gameplay on June 13, probably at Xbox E3 event
Battlefield 2042 may make its big gameplay debut at the Xbox E3 2021 event.
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Update, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. CT: It has been confirmed by Xbox that Battlefield 2042 will be at the Xbox E3 2021 event.
What you need to know
Battlefield 2042is now official, with EA making big promises about its massive and dynamic maps and insane 128 player multiplayer. If you caught theBattlefield 2042 announcement and reveal trailer, you may have noticed that EA announced the Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal is happening on June 13, 2021. Normally, most players probably wouldn’t think much of this announcement. However, June 13 is not only aSunday, which is uncommon for news and announcements, it’s also the day of the highly-anticipated and considerably-hyped Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 2021.
With confirmation from Xbox, it looks like there’s a good chance that Battlefield 2042 will debut its chaotic 128 player multiplayer gameplay at the Xbox event duringE3 2021. I’m already excited to tune in to the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase to witness 90 minutes of games and reveals, so the inclusion of Battlefield 2042 makes everything even sweeter.
Fortunately, we don’t have long to wait before we know for sure, as June 13 is only a few days away. If you want to be sure you don’t miss the Battlefield 2042 gameplay reveal, you’ll want to watch the Xbox E3 2021 event just to be safe.
In case you missed it, Battlefield 2042 is official and heading toXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC,PS5, and PS4 on October 22, 2021. Pre-orders are already live for Battlefield 2042, with multiple editions to choose from. Current-gen players will have to shell out a little bit more for this multiplayer mayhem, as only Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC support 128 player matches on the full-size maps. If you pre-order Battlefield 2042, you’ll also gain access to theBattlefield 2042 beta.
If Battlefield 2042 delivers on its ambitious promises and hectic action, it could end up being one of the best Xbox shooters around. Hopefully, we’ll only have to wait until the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 2021 to find out.
Update, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. CT — Battlefield 2042 will be at the Xbox E3 2021 event
The fight for the future starts now.#BattlefieldTune into the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on June 13 to see more:https://t.co/zP4rHAbvZC|#XboxBethesdahttps://t.co/5ymhLQpuInThe fight for the future starts now.#BattlefieldTune into the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on June 13 to see more:https://t.co/zP4rHAbvZC|#XboxBethesdahttps://t.co/5ymhLQpuIn— Xbox (@Xbox)June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
As is often the way, Xbox officially confirmed that Battlefield 2042 will be at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 2021 right as this article was published. While not explicitly confirming it will be the aforementioned gameplay reveal shown off at the Xbox E3 2021 event, it does all but guarantee it.
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