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The Specialists of Battlefield™ 2042 are divided into four Classes: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon – each with its own strengths on the battlefield. Use the unique Class Gadgets and Weapon Proficiencies to assist your team and secure victory.

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Engage in large-scale war and close-quarters combat on 17+ maps including base game and Battlefield™ Portal environments. Crafted through a revamped design philosophy, each battlefield has multiple distinct combat areas housed in a single playspace and this extra space means more variety and more meaningful vehicle gameplay.

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Tips and Tricks for the Specialists Rework

As we roll out Patch 3.2, *Battlefield™ 2042* players will see the return of the Class system. This will mean a few changes to how Specialists work, but don’t worry – *Battlefield* veteran TheBrokenMachine is here to guide you through them.

The video explains the new Class Gadgets and Weapon Proficiencies, and gives you the information to help you decide between Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon.

[Learn more on the Classes page](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/features/classes) 


How the new Class System works in Battlefield™ 2042


Tips and Tricks for your first rounds on Battlefield 2042

Hey Folks - 

To help get you deployed on the Battlefield and onto the Scoreboard, we’ve partnered with Battlefield’s best, TheBrokenMachine, with some Tips and Tricks for your first games.

**Deploy and Destroy**

There are multiple ways to play Battlefield but to get yourself started, launch yourself into one of our Conquest playlists, and take your first steps onto the Battlefield with your squad. Here you’re working with players on your team to take control of sectors, comprised of flags that you’ll need to stand close to in order to claim them for your team. The team who holds control of the most sectors throughout the round will help reduce the enemy teams ticket count shown at the top of the deploy screen, but pay close attention to how the round progresses because those sectors will change hands throughout the game.

You’re deploying with your squad, shown in green on your HUD. Stay close to them, focus the enemy together, and keep each other alive through Squad Revives if one of them goes down. If you’re using a Headset or a Microphone, enable Squad VOIP in your options and keep the comms open, or ping enemy threats using RB/R1/Q when you need to. Many of Battlefield’s vehicles contain multiple seats, each having different and unique functions that help to make the Vehicle more effective in Combat, so don’t be shy to pile into a nearby vehicle if you find yourselves away from the action, or spying an opportunity to flank the enemy and take control of the flags on their backlines.

When the round ends, you’ll receive XP and awards based on your performance throughout the game. This will aid you in leveling up, unlocking new Weapons, Gadgets, Specialists, and Vehicles, some of which have their own set of upgrades which you’ll gain access to the more that you use them, as well as cosmetics that help you stand out on the Battlefield.

**Leveraging your Loadouts**

Within your first few rounds, you’ll rank up and gain access to new hardware. Spend some time between rounds in the Collection screen, and take the time to learn more about the Specialists that you’re bringing onto the Battlefield. Your Specialist has access to unique gadgetry and abilities that strengthen your presence within the squad, and give you options to explore for finding a loadout that best suits your play style.

You’ll have access to six categories of Primary Weapons, alongside your choice of a Sidearm:

- SMG
- Assault
- LMG
- Marksman
- Sniper
- Utility


Each weapon can be further customized, both in terms of it’s looks, but primarily through the selection of which Sight, Ammunition, Underbarrel, and Barrel that you can equip. Each of these attachments help to personalize and modify a weapon, changing its effectiveness at range, its recoil, audible profile, and more. Your weapon setups matter, and you’ll be able to take 3 pieces of equipment per attachment slot with you onto the Battlefield, which you can switch between from the plus menu during gameplay.

From Repair Tools to Anti-Tank Mines, Recoilless M5 launchers to Medical Crates, there’s options for every gameplay style, which you’ll find yourself switching between from the Deploy Screen throughout the game.

You can save multiple loadouts for easy switching, and continue to edit and change them during rounds. Keep an open eye out for Angel’s Loadout Crate on the Battlefield too, letting you change up your loadout without needing to redeploy.

**Play the Objective**

The fight isn’t won through K/D, it’s won through pure PTO. Work with your Squad to make sure you’re pushing the point, and locking it down when you can see enemies on the horizon. Here’s some of our favorite tips for new, and returning Battlefield players alike

- **Move it Soldier:** You can sprint at two speeds, with the fastest sprint speed shouldering your weapon to let you move with purpose from cover to cover, and point to point. Use this to gain a positional advantage on the Battlefield, but if you know that you’re about to get into a firefight - slow it down. You’ll be able to fire your weapon fastest if you’re on firm footing.

- **Switch it Up:** Not every fight can be won with every tool. Your loadouts matter and don’t apply to every situation. Use the best tools for the job every time, and if there’s an Attack Helicopter running riot, whip out the FXM-33 AA Missile, have a squad mate grab a SOFLAM and take it down. Can’t someone else do it won’t win you the match, so get it equipped, and get it done.

- **Medic Incoming:** When you rush to respawn, you cost your team one ticket. If there’s Hot Single Medics in your area, hold for the revive and give your team the time they need to get down a smoke grenade, and get you back up and on your feet. You save a ticket, and you save yourself having to run back into the fight. You’ll be right where you need to be, and ready to avenge your killer.


Want even more tips? Join us over on the [Battlefield Forums](https://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-Staging/Battlefield-2042-Tips-amp-Tricks/m-p/12097278#M106) where we’re sharing even more, and inviting everyone to add to the list.

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Find out how to own the skies and astound from the ground.

Season 1: Zero Hour comes with many new ways to experience *Battlefield 2042.* Part of this: the new Air Cavalry game mode.

So, how does it work? Air Cavalry is a focused version of[ Conquest mode](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/modes-hub/battlefield-all-out-warfare) where only certain[ Specialists](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub) and vehicles are available, creating a clash between aircraft and anti-air units. The focus is on helicopter-deployed infantry, and the maps you’ll play on emphasize the importance of rapid redeployment. The new Specialist, Lis, excels in taking down aerial threats, but the new stealth helicopters will put her skills to the test.

If you’re playing as infantry, expect high intensity and opportunities for quick flanking attacks with a potent new threat against pesky heli pilots. If you’re one of those pilots, show off your skills as you try to dodge a flurry of player-guided AA missiles!

Here are some pointers which will help you master Air Cavalry and come out victorious.

- Dodging one missile isn’t impossible for enemy aircraft. Dodging four? Not likely. Work together with your squad and combine your strengths to take down your flying foes.
- Utilize the transport helicopters! These handy aircraft allow squads to reach the outskirts of battle. Make your way to these points and strike lightly-defended capture points.
- The new stealth helicopters are great at staying hidden, but they’re not invincible. To survive longer, stay low and go on sneaky bombing runs.
- Lis isn’t the only excellent Specialist choice for Air Cavalry. [Rao](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/navin-rao) has a Specialty called Trojan Network – a tool that hacks into enemy systems and retrieves vital intel. Killing hacked targets reveals enemies around them, which will make teammates’ AA missiles more effective.





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How to Master the new Air Cavalry Mode in Battlefield™ 2042


Find out how to take down enemy aircraft.

There’s a big emphasis on aerial combat in Season 1: Zero Hour – but also many ways to counter attacks from the sky. If you fear fighting flying foes, read on and learn some tactics that will make pesky pilots reach for their parachutes.

- **Attack with other aircraft!** One way to take down enemy aircraft is to fight fire with fire. Jump into a jet or helicopter and use your dedicated anti-air weaponry, such as lock-on missiles. Combine this by whittling down the enemy using your guns, especially against large and slow air vehicles.

- **Use the rocket launcher!** The recoilless is an unguided weapon, so apart from your occasional lucky shot, this is best used against large slow targets at low altitude, such as the Hind or the Condor. However, look out for anytime an ally uses their SOFLAM to acquire a target by painting them, this will mark the enemy target with a yellow square and make the Recoilless able to lock on that target.

- **Use anti-air missiles!** The CRT Mk5 Anti-Aircraft system will track all but the most evasive pilots. When using this, try to get to a position with an unobstructed view of the sky. Wait until the target uses their countermeasures against some other attacker, then acquire your target, fire the missile, and follow up with another shot as fast as possible.
- **Choose a fitting** [**Specialist**](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub)**!** Bringing the right No-Pat for the job is always a good idea. Ewelina Lis, introduced in Season 1, wields a G-84 TGM which uses tv-guided missiles. These are powerful against slower air targets but can be tricky to use against faster targets. Sundance with their anti-air missiles can be effective against helicopters. Use their Homing Anti Armor grenades to bait the pilot into using their countermeasures, then use the missile to inflict some serious damage. Finally, Rao’s cyberwarfare suite is very useful to hack the enemy air vehicle, disabling its countermeasures – thus making those anti air missiles so much more effective.


**Team up and strike together!** The more, the merrier. Gang up on enemy aircraft, using several soldiers with anti-air missiles or Wildcats and target the same vehicle. Make the target use their countermeasures to make them vulnerable to follow-up attacks. To increase the effect of this cooperation, use Rao and his cyberwarfare suite to disable the countermeasures of the aircraft.


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How to Master Anti-Air Combat in Battlefield™ 2042


Find out how to communicate with your teammates. 

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is now available in Battlefield 2042 – and we’d like to explain how this voice chat works. We will touch on other ways of speaking to your team in-game, too.

Using VoIP in Battlefield 2042 is easy, but there are some details you may want to know about. Firstly, there are two voice chat channels to choose between: Party and Squad. As you might have guessed, Party lets you speak with your Party if you’ve joined one, while Squad limits the talking to your four-man squad. The type of voice chat channel will be set automatically but it can be changed if you wish.

Changes like these are done via the in-game main menu of Battlefield 2042 – at Options/Sound/Voice Chat to be precise. Here, you have a few things to tinker with. You can turn voice chat on/off altogether, choose the aforementioned voice chat channels, adjust volume, or set a threshold for how loud your voice needs to be to be broadcasted.

Different microphone modes can be set, too. On PC, you can choose between the “Off”, “Open Mic”, or “Push to Talk” settings. On console, the options are “Off” and “On”.

Of course, you can always communicate through text chat, too. This can be handy if you for instance want to send a message to your whole team (i.e. “great work” or “PTFO!”) while you’re on voice chat with a smaller group. Here’s how it’s done:

**PlayStation**®: Press Options and then R2 to open the text chat. Press L1/R1 to switch between Team/Squad/Party chat.

**Xbox**: Press Start and then RT to open the text chat. Press LB/RB to switch between Team/Squad/Party chat.

**PC**: Press Enter to open the text chat. Press Tab to switch between Team/Squad/Party chat.


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How to Use VoIP in Battlefield™ 2042


Meet your new best friend – he’ll teach your enemies to roll over and play dead. 

Who’s a good boy? Ranger is! This doggo is your ultimate military canine companion. Completely fearless, obedient, loyal, and just made to put the hurt on your enemies.

Equipped with high-powered weapons, Ranger can be unlocked at Rank 5 and summoned via the call-in system and will follow you around faithfully targeting nearby enemies and taking them out. Want him to protect an area with the tenacity of the meanest junkyard dog? Press the following buttons on your platform to get him to stay and defend:

PC: Press the “Y” key, press a second time to bring him back to your side.

For Xbox: Access the commorose and hit the “X” button to direct Ranger to a location. Double tap “X” to bring him back to your side.

For PlayStation: Access the commorose and hit the “Square” button to direct Ranger to a location. Double tap to bring him back to your side.


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How to use Ranger in Battlefield™ 2042


If you’ve already played a match or two of Hazard Zone you may be wondering if what you’ve accomplished in the mode has any bearing on the rest of the game. Dark Market Credits aren’t usable outside the mode, but any progress you make in Hazard Zone will also grant you XP to help increase your overall Player Level, which in turn helps you unlock weapons, cosmetics, and more.

For a deeper look into progression please see [“Battlefield Briefing: Progression and Cosmetics”](https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/news/battlefield-briefing-progression-and-cosmetics).


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Here is some of the intel you’ll need before you put boots on the ground in Battlefield™ 2042:

1. Understanding your role on the battlefield
2. Who/What are Specialists?
3. Understanding the difference between Conquest and Breakthrough modes
4. How to earn XP and progress in the game
5. How Player Card and Specialist customization works


**Classes**

In Battlefield™ 2042 Specialists are organised under the banner of Classes, they are

**Assault**. Aggressive, frontline combat experts with a focus on high-risk gameplay.

**Engineers**. Fortifiers that can hold a position and force the enemy to go through them. Limited in mobility but able to dig in.

**Support**. Focused on aiding their allies, keeping them alive or sustained in battle.

**Recon**. Focused on information warfare, either using it against their enemies or providing it for their allies.

Your preferred playstyle will dictate which Class makes the most sense for you. Want to be in the thick of all the action all the time? Assault is probably a perfect fit. Prefer to support your squad and team from a safer distance? Recon may work better. Understanding what playstyle best suits you will help you select the right Specialist to take into combat.

**Specialists**

Every Specialist has a focus on a particular playstyle, represented by their unique Specialist Equipment, Specialty, and Trait. These elements combine to form the starting point for your approach to gameplay. Do you want to come to the aid of your allies and keep the war machine churning? Do you want to focus on mobility and ambushing, or dig in and really hold a position? Answering those questions will help you determine which Specialist(s) will work best for you.

In All-Out Warfare mode you can change your Specialist in the deploy screen to try a different approach or to synergise with the selections of your squad. There are no Specialist restrictions in All-Out Warfare. On the other hand, in [Battlefield™ Hazard Zone](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/tips-and-tricks-hub/battlefield-hazard-zone-beginners-guide) your selection is restricted to one instance of a Specialist per squad.

While Specialists offer a different approach to play, your selection of Loadout equipment can supplement that and create new and unique gameplay options. A Loadout contains your primary weapon, secondary weapon, additional open gadget, and a throwable. You can attach any Loadout to any Specialist. This means if you feel that your squad or team need more healing, you could swap over to [Falck](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/maria-falck) in a game of Conquest without having to compromise or reorient your Loadout. Likewise, whenever you unlock a new piece of equipment you can integrate this into your Loadouts and try them out. Experimentation is key.

When you start the game you have access to four preset Loadouts to get you into the more traditional roles of the game, however you can edit these Loadouts through the Customization menu and create your own as you progress to broaden your playstyle.

The combination of your Loadout and Specialist are, of course, complemented by your squad. Bringing a Recoilless M5 may be useful against a tank in medium range, but can be enhanced to lock onto targets (both land and air) when an ally uses a S.O.F.L.A.M. Likewise your highly limited ammunition can be replenished by an ally throwing down an Ammo Crate. Using [Irish](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/kimble-irish-graves) and his ability to set up cover positions dynamically, protected by his APS – Shootdown Sentinel can create a fortifying platform further enhanced by other players. A Boris sentry, some Ammo and Medical Crates can quickly create an outpost.

These different skills are where you can excel and have an even greater impact on the outcome of a match, especially in Hazard Zone, where the cost to failure is so great. Teaming up with a [Boris](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/pyotr-guskovsky) and Irish can help you hold down a position or to cover multiple entry points in a combat zone. But this could leave you vulnerable to an EMP attack from [Casper’s](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/wikus-van-daele) drone, or to a vertical ambush by [Mackay](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/webster-mackay). There will always be counters to the choices you make, and your friends and allies can help plug the gaps and cover for all combat situations. For those looking for a more ally-focused approach, Falck and [Angel](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/specialists-hub/constantin-anghel) allow you to directly heal and supply your allies, as well as being far more effective at reviving them. You can choose to complement them with a Loadout that provides even more Support equipment, or you could try to cover another base.

**Conquest vs. Breakthrough**

Fan-favorite modes Conquest and Breakthrough are back and bigger than ever in Battlefield™ 2042 – featuring the largest maps ever. How big? Well, on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation®5 we’re talking up to 128 players!

But if you’re new to the series you may be wondering what these two modes are all about, just as veterans are probably curious about what (aside from the size of the maps) has been updated for Battlefield™ 2042 in these two modes.

We’ll start with a quick rundown of each of the modes. Conquest is straightforward, capture and hold as many sectors as you can on the map. The more territory you and your allies can capture (and keep), the faster you bleed the enemy of reinforcements. Breakthrough is a bit more aggressive, it’s all about attacking the enemy and pushing the line forward. It all comes down to securing simultaneous objectives and capturing the enemy sectors. You’ll be able to play Conquest on all 13 maps (the new maps from 2042 , and those maps included in Battlefield™ Portal) and Breakthrough will be available on the maps from 2042.

While the fundamentals may be pretty familiar to some, there are definitely some new elements to both modes. Given the massive size of the maps, Conquest now features something we’re calling “clustering”. That is, the creation of smaller “clusters” of activity and capture areas. These spaces will contain a variety of elements to facilitate multiple gameplay styles in a single area.

For example, close-quarter combat areas and interior spaces combined with large open geography and multiple capture flags for teams to battle over.

Instead of teams battling over control of individual flags like in past versions of Conquest, teams must now seize control of sectors housing multiple flags in one capture area. In order to successfully capture the sector, teams must seize and maintain control over all flags contained within it, otherwise it will be treated as neutral ground. In Breakthrough, you now battle over larger-scale sectors as attackers push towards the final objective. Each sector is designed to house a larger number of players, enabling more strategic choice and more flanking opportunities because you’ll be able to approach the capture areas from multiple locations.

**Progression**

The first thing to understand is how you earn XP:

- Performing in-round actions such as capturing objectives, kills, assists and other actions
- Earning Ribbons in-round
- Completing rounds, winning rounds and earning round bonuses


*Note: there is a substantial XP bonus for playing your first round of the day!*

How do you earn Ribbons? Here’s a few examples:

- **Objective Ribbon** - Play the objective
- **Wingman Ribbon** - Support teammates with revives and various assists
- **Logistics Ribbon** - Heal and resupply others and repair vehicles
- **Intel Ribbon** - Spot and disrupt enemies, such as via EMP’s or destroying drones
- **Combat Ribbon** - Score kills and destroy vehicles


XP feeds into your Player Level, and by leveling up you earn weapons, gear, vehicles and Specialists. But that’s not all, you also earn a variety of cosmetic items available at higher Player Levels.

To unlock attachments for weapons and parts for vehicles, you need to use that specific piece of hardware and progress your mastery with them. For weapons you do by getting kills while vehicles have different criteria based on the vehicle’s role. You also earn cosmetics for hardware and Specialists by progressing their mastery.

**Customization**

You unlock cosmetic options by progressing mastery of weapons, vehicles and Specialists, and (of course) by increasing your Player Level. In Battlefield™ 2042 you’ll also be able to customize your Player Card, a place where you can show off your Player Level, Player Icon and Title, Player Card Art (background) and up to three Badges you’ve earned by mastering your weapons, vehicles, gadgets and Specialists.

Player Card cosmetics are earned by performing various actions in the game, such as exploring different areas in the maps, progressing your mastery on different hardware and Specialists, performing special actions such as melee takedowns. You can view the different Player Card cosmetic options in the Player Card section and the criteria to earn each item will be displayed there.


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Master a mode where every bullet, every skirmish, and every decision counts. 

The stakes don’t get any higher than in Battlefield™ Hazard Zone. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you put boots on the ground.

**What is Battlefield™ Hazard Zone?**

Inserted as a four-member, No-Pat squad, you must locate and retrieve critical Data Drives scattered throughout the battlefield, while fighting opposing squads with the same objective and Occupying Forces. Succeed by gathering the Data Drives and choosing when to extract before a storm overtakes the area in this high-stakes, one-life experience.

Time is short. Get in, get the intel, and get out in one piece. Easy, right?

On Xbox One and PlayStation®4, you’ll be up against 24 players. For PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 you’ll face up to 32 players. 

There are three main elements to understand:

Strategize and Equip

Insertion and Retrieval

Extraction and Rewards

**Strategize and Equip**

Let’s start at the beginning, you need to think strategically about how you want to approach each match. You’ll be briefed on the map and the area into which you’ll be inserted. With that information in mind, you’ll choose the Specialists you and your squad will take into battle. A balanced squad with the right skills can give you an edge that helps you overcome near impossible odds. There are a lot of elements in Battlefield™ Hazard Zone you can’t control, but this one you can – and should, as thoughtfully as possible. 

Next you’ll select your weapons and equipment, again you need to think about this strategically. What approach will you take when it comes to retrieving those Data Drives? Is your squad going to rely on speed, brute force, adaptability? Have a plan and choose the right tools to help you get the job done.

Tactical Upgrades are also available to those squads who’ve earned enough Dark Market Credits (see Rewards below) to afford them. They can help you maximize your squad’s Loadouts and give you the edge in combat.

**Insertion and Retrieval**

Your squad’s armed and geared up, it’s go-time. You can deploy on all seven of the Battlefield 2042 maps where opposing squads and Occupying Forces will be waiting for you. Again, time is of the essence so you won’t have long to get the lay of the land before the action begins. 

Occupying Forces have one main goal, protect the capsules containing the Data Drives – you can use this to your advantage. Letting other squads take them on first is a viable strategy as long as you have the firepower and skills to get the jump on those squads, of course. And you probably won’t be the only squad to think of this so once you retrieve those Drives you’d better have a solid plan in place for keeping them.

Capsules will continue to fall, scattering new (potentially higher value) Data Drives throughout the map. This both provides new opportunities as well as potential risks – do you go for the new Drives and prolong your time in the Zone or decide you’re satisfied with what you have, play it safe, and take the first option to extract? 

**Extraction and Rewards**

There are two extraction windows available per match at randomized locations. The first one is available about halfway through and the second and final one at the end. There are, of course, positives and negatives to each one. Your odds of survival (and success) are likely higher if you go for the first, and it does leave you with a backup option should you fail to extract successfully. However, you may miss out on valuable Data Drives and all the sweet, sweet Dark Market Credits they can provide. And, again, you’re likely not the only squad who has decided they don’t like their chances in making it to that second extraction. 

The riskier second extraction is your last chance to make it out with the goods, and by extension, it’s all the other remaining squads’ last chance as well. Something else to keep in mind, successful extraction means at least one member of your squad makes it onto the heli – if they don’t...well, we did say it was high-stakes. Miss your window and you lose it all. 

Let’s say you’ve extracted successfully and extracted the data from your collected Drives, you’ll then be rewarded with Dark Market Credits. This currency is only usable in Hazard Zone and will allow you to purchase Tactical Upgrades. Some examples of these Upgrades would be Reinforcement Uplinks that allow you to bring back killed squadmates, Faster Healing, Quickdraw Holsters, and many more.


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How to play Battlefield™ Hazard Zone


Learn about PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 5 controls for Battlefield 2042. 

See PS4 and PS5 controls you&#39;ll need to know in Battlefield 2042 below: 


Diagram of a PlayStation controller and its game controls mappings

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 PlayStation controls in Battlefield 2042


What exactly are tickets and why are they so important?

Think of tickets as a shared team resource, the more tickets you have the more respawns you get. More respawns means more soldiers out on the field fighting for your team making it easier for you to control more territory. The more tickets you have the fewer your enemy has, giving you the advantage.

Of course, the most direct way to reduce the enemy’s numbers is to take them out.

But you also need to take (and hold) objectives on the map to control sectors. The more sectors you control, the more you drain the enemy team of tickets (reinforcements). If either team reaches zero tickets the match is over and the other team wins.



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How tickets work in Battlefield 2042 


Learn about the keyboard and mouse controls you’ll need in-game. 

See the PC controls you’ll need to know in Battlefield 2042 below: 


Diagram of a PC keyboard and mouse with its game controls mappings

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PC controls in Battlefield 2042


Keep your team in the fight with these healing and reviving tips. 

Part of survival on the battlefield is knowing how to heal yourself and your teammates quickly and efficiently to make sure you all stay in the fight. Let’s start with auto heal – once you or an ally has taken damage you’ll begin to heal after a short delay. You can get back to full health this way but it takes time and once you take damage the delay timer starts all over. 

There are also healing gadgets:

Medic crates are boxes you can use to help heal your teammates. Throw them on the ground and when an injured teammate moves close they gain hp over a short duration. Please be aware that there is a cooldown after healing takes place so you won’t be able to use another medic crate immediately. Same note here regarding avoiding further damage during the healing period.

Finally, the Specialist Maria Falck has a syrette pistol allowing her to heal herself. She can also shoot friendly targets to heal them at range. If she misses the target a syringe will land on the ground which can be used by either friend or foe and receive the healing effect. However, if the syrette hits an enemy target directly they’ll take damage.


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How to heal and revive in Battlefield 2042


Learn about the console controls you’ll need in-game.

See the Xbox controls you’ll need to know in Battlefield 2042 below: 


Diagram of a Xbox controller and its game controls mappings

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Xbox controls in Battlefield 2042    


If you want to win you’ll have to dig in. 

Conquest mode is all about sectors – specifically how much of it you can hold on any given map. The more your team holds the stronger it gets...and the weaker your enemy becomes. But how do you actually capture a map sector in this mode?

Start by understanding that each territory on a map contains one or more flags, and those flags must be claimed and defended. Manage to do that on all the flags in a given territory and you’ve captured that sector. The more sectors you can tally up (or take away from the enemy) the closer you are to victory. Maintain a grip on the majority of sectors and you’ll steadily drain your enemies of [reinforcements](/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042/tips-and-tricks-hub/how-tickets-work). When they reach zero you’ve won!


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How to capture a sector in Battlefield 2042


Get some insight into this iconic mode. 

Conquest is one of the most iconic and well-known modes in the Battlefield series. Despite the chaos of the near-future world of 2042, Conquest will remain the fight for territorial supremacy against an enemy team that players have come to know and love.

What’s your objective in Conquest? Capture and hold as many sectors as you can on the map. The more territory you and your allies can capture (and keep), the faster you bleed the enemy of reinforcements.

Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Not only will you need to change your strategy on the fly to deal with enemy tactics and movements, but an environment that can change from a peaceful, sunny day to a major weather catastrophe with little warning. You’ll need to adapt and adapt quickly if you want to come out on top.


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