Battlefield 2042recently announced a surprising crossover with the popularDead Spacefranchise, bringing horror to the first-person shooter. The collaboration is an unexpected addition toBattlefield 2042, and although exciting, it’s a bittersweet moment for both games.
TheBattlefield 2042andDead Spacecrossoverbrings a horde mode called Outbreak to life within the game. In Outbreak, players are tasked with holding off the incoming horde in a time-limited match. ThisDead Spaceevent bringsBattlefield 2042’s Season 7 to a close, and with that, the end of an era for the latter.
Battlefield 2042 Taking a Step Back
Battlefield 2042has been a controversial entry in theBattlefieldfranchise. Released back in 2021,Battlefield 2042was one of the most divisive games of the year, as many players were disappointed in the game’s state at launch. From a variety of bugs to a lack of established franchise features,Battlefield 2042has been fighting to restore its reputation ever since its release. Despite these efforts, EA eventually made the decision earlier this year to make Season 7Battlefield 2042’s last major update, as the company would be moving its focus towards the next entry in the series.
Assupport forBattlefield 2042ends, theDead Spacecrossover will likely be one of the last major events arriving for the title. Despite promises from EA thatBattlefield 2042will continue to get occasional in-game events and updates, next week’sDead Spaceevent is a big reminder that the game will stop receiving official seasons.
Last year’sDead Spaceremaster brought the iconic sci-fi horror title back to life with a fresh coat of paint. The remaster made the game more horrifying and gruesome than ever, and it was well-received by many longtime players and newcomers. However, rumors have suggested that aDead Space 2remake is unlikelydue to EA being disappointed in the game’s sales. Although EA quickly shot these rumors down, no news ofDead Space 2has made some lose hope of more remasters in the future.
Battlefield 2042’s crossover withDead Spacewill run from July 9 to July 16.
There has been ademand for moreDead Space, and although it’s interesting to see the game collaborate withBattlefield 2042, it’s not exactly the return many were hoping for. With no news of moreDead Spacein sight, it seems like this crossover is the onlyDead Spacecontent players will get for a while. Although there could be an announcement of aDead Space 2remake any day, it currently doesn’t feel likely, and that could make this collaboration sting a little bit.
Battlefield 2042’s Rocky Road
Through the years,Battlefield 2042has worked to bring the game to players' standards. The game was able to redeem itself in some aspects with updates, but it seems likeBattlefield 2042will be a one-off titlein the long-running franchise.
As the game’s complicated legacy begins to come to a close, this crossover withDead Spaceis intriguing. This may not be the newDead Spacecontent many were hoping for, but it is at least an extra dose of sci-fi horror to keep busy with until moreDead Spacenews hopefully sees the light of day. DespiteBattlefield 2042’s struggles, choosing such a bold crossover event after its final season is a fun change of pace.
