A Complete Battlefield 2042 Re-Review (2024)

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When Battlefield 2042 launched, it was the laughingstock of the FPS genre. Two years later, it has seen a resurgence of new players and there are talks that the game has made a turnaround and has redeemed itself. Covering everything that has changed over the last two years, this definitive Battlefield 2042 review thoroughly examines that current game and shows just how much the game has improved.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - Performance and UI Improvements
13:46 - Specialists
19:30 - Game Modes
26:08 - Map Design
35:45 - A Balancing Mess (Game Balance)
53:11 - Legacy Features
1:03:02 - Portal
1:08:58 - Live Service
1:13:12 - Conclusion
1:16:40 - The End

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  • @CatalystHD
    @CatalystHD7 ай бұрын

    Apologies if the video is still buffering, it is a very long video and KZread processing can take a while. The video is in 1440p so if the quality isn't to your liking, check the quality options. What do you think? Has Battlefield 2042 redeemed itself? I wanted to thank you all for the support over the last seven years. I know I could have pushed harder and done more. I am very proud of the community that we built and the accomplishments that we made together.

  • @TheoriginalBMT

    @TheoriginalBMT

    7 ай бұрын

    It was weird. Even tho i have it set to highest. It only took me to 720. Had to go to advanced settings to get the full res

  • @truenemesisprime550

    @truenemesisprime550

    7 ай бұрын

    WOW weren't expecting that ending :o Sorry to hear about your friend. I agreed with everything in this video except your praise for Redacted, it's a mindless triple funnel map imo. Every round of it plays EXACTLY the same and that is boring as fuck to me. As someone that tried to cover battlefield for my channel when it was BFV's time I have to say I would love to be in your position to be paid by youtube to create content for a living, you've accrued 19.3k subscribers (something I would have loved to have had when I was making vids but it's just so damn hard to get noticed by the algorithm) I implore you to make absolutely certain that you want to throw this channel away. I personally just spent hours watching your videos and absolutely loved them! Your skill is amazing and you have a great ability to explain how you are doing what you are doing and I have the notification bell on ready for your next videos, especially the ones on strategy/tactics. It will be a shame to lose you your passionfor Battlefield defintely shone through your work. I began playing at Bad Company 2 aswell, maybe the next one will be Bad Company 3 and they'll actually get the launch right. Battlefield should be loved way more than COD but they fuck up the launch and the game falls short of what it should be. It's really not that hard. Just give me Battlefield V gunplay with Battlefield 1 atmosphere! Thanks for the content :)

  • @ScreenWarrior

    @ScreenWarrior

    7 ай бұрын

    I entered it in feb 2023 and Ive to say I did and do enjoy it! Its not like BF4, which is/was my fav one. But I still play bf2042! I think the content is to less, we need more maps! Because the many maps are still not that good and I get slowly bored.

  • @acvalhalla7306

    @acvalhalla7306

    6 ай бұрын

    I Love Redacted 🎉 It’s like Metro locker BF3 and I played that map over and over back then. Using the SPAS Shotgun of course lol. Great Video. Thank You

  • @pleasureslave6473

    @pleasureslave6473

    5 ай бұрын

    The Dice of Today doesn't have 20 years of experience. Those devs left and started another studio.

  • @GhostGamingg
    @GhostGamingg7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely spot on. You will be missed sir, enjoy yourself wherever you find your next passion.

  • @SilkOCE
    @SilkOCE7 ай бұрын

    First 2042 video I’ve watched in months. Thanks for your service and the amount of effort that went into this❤

  • @Maxiq
    @Maxiq7 ай бұрын

    Sad to see you go, but in all honesty I think it is the right decision. You got to love this content creation and gaming to really make it worth it and if it feels like a waste of time. Than there is no better thing to do than to move on and enjoy the things that really matter

  • @kingzooksf
    @kingzooksf7 ай бұрын

    Absolute a joy and a pain to watch this video. Hands down the best 2042 review. It's been a pleasure bro and I hope to see you around and in the future.

  • @EndersFPS
    @EndersFPS7 ай бұрын

    More work went into this video than went into Battlefield 2042 itself lol

  • @TheLizardKing752

    @TheLizardKing752

    7 ай бұрын

    Took 2 years for the game to finally be in a reviewable state.

  • @roxanafloria8

    @roxanafloria8

    7 ай бұрын

    also, watching this video was entertaining xd

  • @BicBoi1984

    @BicBoi1984

    7 ай бұрын

    Based catalyst

  • @wildwavesairsoft

    @wildwavesairsoft

    7 ай бұрын

    I definitely like it more than you Enders but I definitely understand why people dislike it… but I also enjoy it way more than my time spent in bfv

  • @johnwstruhar

    @johnwstruhar

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@wildwavesairsoftI only played BFV for about two hours, and I have 500 hours on 2042. BF4 is still my favorite.

  • @valkienyx
    @valkienyx7 ай бұрын

    It was great seeing a myriad of in depth and informative videos come from you without any drama or bullshit. It's too bad this will be your last video. Hopefully you'll come back in the future with more videos.

  • @xtremewlr
    @xtremewlr7 ай бұрын

    I think 6/10 is being a bit generous. The state of the game now is where it "should" have been at launch. I am having more fun with it now but it's still so broken. Good luck with your future endeavors, hopefully we'll see you back sometime soon.

  • @jeffreywharton512

    @jeffreywharton512

    7 ай бұрын

    Is the hit reg and netcode still not registering shots ?

  • @Keysersausage
    @Keysersausage7 ай бұрын

    Considering your obvious passion for the BF franchise, it is an achievement in itself to produce the most unbiased, as well as accurate, Bf2042 video I've seen. All the best for the future.

  • @UpgradeLemonade
    @UpgradeLemonade7 ай бұрын

    Incredibly well made video man and spot on in every aspect. Completely fair and well researched. We can only hope this is a learning lesson for the Battlefield team but time will tell.... And lastly beautiful message at the end and I wish you well on your new chapter of life brother 👊

  • @Glanshon
    @Glanshon7 ай бұрын

    The best and most based video to come out about 2042. DICE did us all dirty and I hope the next title is a HUGE redemption for their lack of development abilities and contempt for the player base over the past 2/3 releases. 1-1

  • @TaiwanNeverCeded

    @TaiwanNeverCeded

    3 ай бұрын

    You know it wont be. It will be another hero based live service that, once again, tries to capitalise on Next Big Thing and/or BR. No persistent servers, no proper scoreboard, no first person takedowns, no rush, no anything that made BF BF, just garbage nonsense. But hey, they will probs have an indigenous trans hero you can play as called ESG.

  • @steveos5112
    @steveos51127 ай бұрын

    I am that Casper hiding in a bush spotting you.

  • @ScreenWarrior
    @ScreenWarrior7 ай бұрын

    thank you very much, Catalyst! I enjoyed your videos very much! Keep the spirits high and good luck for whatever your plans are!

  • @Hieb
    @Hieb7 ай бұрын

    What a video. I applaud you for your massive effort. I never thought that any video could do the state of this franchise and the plight of thid game justice, but I can tell you that yours, without question, did. I am very sorry to have turned down the opportunity to contribute to this video and thoroughly regret not having had the patience to sit through this game for long enough to do so adequately. But what I will say is that your comments on the vehicles are spot on. You really hit the nail on the head with this video and I respect that just as I respect the section dedicated to your lost friend Jordy. Here's to the future. Thanks for being a member of the community, Catalyst.

  • @KnodsilMemeMaker
    @KnodsilMemeMaker7 ай бұрын

    Great video and worthy final chapter if this is in fact the last you will ever make. Well done. Wasnt prepared for the sad note at the end, but good on you for mentioning. I wish you the best.

  • @TooMuchCyanide
    @TooMuchCyanide7 ай бұрын

    Very well put together and articulated. Wishing you luck with your future endeavors.

  • @andreidmny
    @andreidmny7 ай бұрын

    I wish you the best for the future, I have enjoyed listening to your feedback for this series for years at this point, but life is so much more than KZread content. Have fun!

  • @WagnerPadilhaJr
    @WagnerPadilhaJr7 ай бұрын

    Como um fã de longa data do canal, sinto que esse foi o vídeo mais agridoce que já presenciei. Feliz por ter assistido uma das melhores análises de battlefield 2042 sem sensacionalismos clichês e frases prontas, ao mesmo tempo, triste por ver como o jogo proporcionou a sua própria queda, e foi uma queda livre sem paraquedas. Perder o Cat foi uma das noticias mais impactantes pra mim de 2023, ao mesmo tempo, crescer e amadurecer junto com o canal, me fez aceitar e entender completamente a decisão tomada. Cat, i hope you enjoy your new beginning, hope to see you in the future in a beatiful e shinning comeback. Life is short and we only have a single shot. Enjoy, cry, smile, save memories, write your own tale, cause that is what is left of us. Isnt money, inst videos, isnt fame. Its your legacy. Its what you have accomplished. A massive shoutout and hugs from a big fan from Brazil. See you later brother, have fun.

  • @zzznardszzz4715
    @zzznardszzz47157 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video. Your content over the years has always been top notch.

  • @KohakuID
    @KohakuID7 ай бұрын

    Well made video, Hope and wish the best for your future ahead..

  • @bkcoolherc7065
    @bkcoolherc70657 ай бұрын

    Wow I haven’t seen a video about a game like this . The passion, The sadness in your voice at the very end. If you can produce such a quality and high detail video like this then the sky is the limit for any thing you want to do next. Thank you for making me better player for the short time I subscribed to your channel. Keep God first and love the ones that is near & dear to you.Salute Thank you for your service

  • @GraphicJ
    @GraphicJ7 ай бұрын

    Probably the best review video of the mess that BF2042 is. Not kidding, all your points are dead on correct. One would think that EA/Dice learned from their mistakes with BFV... talk about getting worse.

  • @maphackerYT
    @maphackerYT7 ай бұрын

    Catalyst, you've been one of my favorite BF content creators. Honest commentary, high quality and thoughtful analysis. Regarding your parting note, I'm sure losing a friend like Jordy was heatbreaking. Finding friendship with others a half world away is a rare experience. Kudos to you on seeking your life's path (it's been a never-ending experience for me). Godspeed in your next adventure.

  • @Survivor_1113
    @Survivor_11137 ай бұрын

    Very good and in depth video. Regarding the Plus System, I like it as well but it does cause major balancing problems as you mentioned. I think in the future, if they carry it forward, it should only allow for the changing of sights and the ability to equip/unequip a suppressor alongside whichever muzzle you chose in the default space. This still allows for some freedom, but completely circumvents the need to balance different ammo types and under barrel launchers. Take care and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.

  • @TheLizardKing752

    @TheLizardKing752

    7 ай бұрын

    Kind of a nitpick but if you're gonna be able to change ammo types, future games should only allow for ammo types that wouldn't require gutting and rebuilding the gun completely. And regular/extended mags of the same ammo type should draw from the same ammo pool.

  • @bassmankelly1744

    @bassmankelly1744

    7 ай бұрын

    I don't get why people complain about the plus menu. I don't get why anyone complains about something being "OP". What i have found in the game is everything is there for everyone to use. Everything has a counter move if you know how to play the game. To me it makes the game less fun or lame ass hell to dumb down everything. Like taking underbarrel grenades away. Another is taking away 90%of Sundance's grenades. Another example is shortening Mackay's grappling hook. Every time someone crys about something the devs take it completely away or ruin it.

  • @harraldhairy-breeks2592
    @harraldhairy-breeks25923 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss man, heartbreaking. A great video, thank you, I hope you have many good years ahead.

  • @5gt5andwich
    @5gt5andwich7 ай бұрын

    Loved your reviews Catalyst. You will be missed. Thanks for chatting with me while you were streaming during my lunch breaks. Respect

  • @LordAkwa
    @LordAkwa7 ай бұрын

    Great Video Cat, Thank your for the time you have dedicated to making battlefield content over the years. Enjoy what cards life deals you in this next chapter in your life.

  • @alexbohn5397
    @alexbohn53977 ай бұрын

    That was spot on! It would be cool to post a life update video some time in the future, I think your audience would like to hear what you've been up to. Wishing you the best!

  • @TheRealScurred
    @TheRealScurred3 ай бұрын

    Great video. Love the macro perspective videos like this.

  • @GatsuZerker
    @GatsuZerker7 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, bro! Hopefully we'll see you again sometime in the future when there's a new BF release and it isn't a dumpster fire day one lol Take care and I wish you the best on your next journey in life.☺

  • @magnus6683
    @magnus66837 ай бұрын

    What a well made video, I applaud you for your hard work! The best battlefield 2042 video by a long mile. Such a shame what this game turned out to be. Consistently playing battlefield games for 15 years, it's extremely sad to say that I don't even want to have this game downloaded. Lets hope for a brighter future with all the staff changes at Dice. Good luck with your future endeavors!

  • @DarkBladeSpy
    @DarkBladeSpy5 ай бұрын

    What really made what happened with BF2042 so painful was comparing it to the trailer. It was blatantly being marketed on the vibe of a BF3/4 style experience, which understandably got people excited. With the last 2 entries being World War centric, it's safe to say a lot of people were ready for return to the modern style and get a definitive take on the modern setting with a newer engine, but what we got was very far from that, and it's still too far from it today.

  • @zenafps
    @zenafps7 ай бұрын

    Wow Catalyst this is the best 2042 review by far! I appreciate all the time and effort that went into this video. You always do such a wonderful job breaking down topics and explaining them well. The ending certainly put me in my feelings. I have the utmost respect for what you have accomplished here and I’m sad to see you go, but at the same time Im excited for you to explore new passions. The battlefield community is losing one of the best creators we have. Much love bro 🫡🤍

  • @jbanga_YT
    @jbanga_YT7 ай бұрын

    Great video catalyst i watched from beginning to end.

  • @MeatloafFPS
    @MeatloafFPS7 ай бұрын

    You were an inspiration to a lot of us bro, started with bangers, ended with a banger, I hope you find the happiness you are searching for and live out your life the way you want it. Let us know if you need ANYTHING man.

  • @Won4one
    @Won4one7 ай бұрын

    Great video and good luck in your next adventure. Hopefully the new management can turn it around in the next title.

  • @Bigcat726
    @Bigcat7267 ай бұрын

    Great video man love the passion you gave on making this video, and the franchise it shows how the franchise has fallen from grace, I’ll never forgive dice/ea for ruining this franchise

  • @austinvia2311
    @austinvia23115 ай бұрын

    Hello Catalyst, Your videos have been very helpful for me as a new player to 2042 and i thank you for all the pointers. As a Senior member of our gaming community (Started on a brand new Sears Robuck Pong system) Battlefield has been my favorite franchise when i bought a PS5 for BG3, BF2042 was only $12. I jumped in when Redacted was a few weeks old and its the only map i dont just constantly die because everyone was new to it. Cheers Catalyst

  • @AlexT0210
    @AlexT02106 ай бұрын

    Excellent review of 2042. Sad to learn that you have ended your KZread career but I wish you all the best Catalyst and will see you around on Twitch

  • @PoloDavey
    @PoloDavey5 ай бұрын

    Right on man. Just found your channel. Def agree with most of your points and I def feel that despite the hours I have in the game that I did not get my money's worth. Best of luck to you out there man.

  • @dequerm
    @dequerm7 ай бұрын

    You should never use sentence like "bug was fixed" while talking about Frostbite game, rather "temporarily suspended from showing up"

  • @beausmith08
    @beausmith087 ай бұрын

    Hey Try to stay on if you can. Doesn’t have to be dedicated, just when you have downtime. Your reviews are excellent.

  • @ChunnyNZ
    @ChunnyNZ7 ай бұрын

    Awesome vid so spot on. Hope your friend is at peace. Kia kaha.

  • @johnniejr6986
    @johnniejr69867 ай бұрын

    Dude you nailed it i wish you the best in your journeys ur absolutely amazing

  • @JohnnyLyft
    @JohnnyLyft7 ай бұрын

    Battlefield 2 had the right formula for that time. Gun play was amazing, team work was great and vehicles were generally fun. The dynamics of the game with many great maps, battles were just FUN. 😊 BFBC2 was new to me and i hated it as it changed the formula i fallen in love with in bf2. But as with anything new, one gets used to it and it's something you come to love or hate. But i did start to fall in love with the new mechanics of bfbc2 and then bf3. My 4070 and ryzen 7 5800x3d is laggy 👎 in high settings on 2042. I believe 4080 and intel 13900k is about as low as one should go to enjoy high settings without DLSS.

  • @JackOfBlackPhoenix2
    @JackOfBlackPhoenix27 ай бұрын

    Probably one of the most accurate takes on this game I've seen so far, you sir are truly passionate about this franchise, through giving it a 6/10 even in its current state still seems too generous of a rating in my opinion. Given the state of affairs at EA and DICE, I'm starting to accept the fact that Battlefield brand no longer represents the same franchise I once fell in love with, I do hope that the next title will knock it out of the park but given their track record my expectations are set extremely low. Also, sad to hear about your friend, I hope you'll eventually find some peace. Best of luck with your future endeavours!

  • @jrod9570
    @jrod95706 ай бұрын

    A couple things you left out on the plus system: First, having 3 underbarrel GL increases the already bad explosive spam. Second, letting pretty much any gun adapt to any situation completely nullifies the point of having no restricted weapons in the first place. However, having no weapon restrictions just means that anyone can use ARs with 3 UGLs and increase the explosive spam even more. Not having any weapon restrictions resulted from 128 players and most maps being twice the size ofAl Sundan (if not larger).

  • @Asto0031
    @Asto00317 ай бұрын

    I feel like the Plus system could come back if it’s changed by quite a lot, like only letting us change foregrip’s (not including lasers) on all guns, but guns like LMG’s could have the option to change barrel length since most LMG’s irl can quickly change their barrels. optics makes no sense really unless your just flipping up your iron sights, or canting you gun to the side for again, iron sights or a canted red dot. Muzzles devices could work if it’s suppressors only since muzzle brakes typically need to be tuned and suppressors typically just have quick detach/screw onto the end of the weapon.

  • @kadekeqw23
    @kadekeqw237 ай бұрын

    Finished the video, and wow amazing! Tysm for your effort. I really dont understand why DICE avoids server browser feedback like Activision avoids SBMM

  • @PhrooberCZ
    @PhrooberCZ7 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @FlintstoneJF
    @FlintstoneJF7 ай бұрын

    Great video! On top of this, I'd like to add that BF2042 also does not have a single player mode.

  • @khherbell
    @khherbell7 ай бұрын

    You are so underrated bro we will miss you...

  • @the7thcircle734
    @the7thcircle7347 ай бұрын

    At first I wasn't sure If I'd like this video but after watching its entirety, I'd must say it definitely is very informative and has passion. Unfortunately for most veteran bf players, we are tired of being fished on a string and have move on to other games or revist older titles.

  • @ColeLehnen
    @ColeLehnen6 ай бұрын

    Game is great. Bought it again maybe couple months before season 6 and I guarantee I haven’t experienced any of these “common infrequency’s” that you detail in your video. And I run it on Xbox 1. It’s $15-$20 for an amazing franchise. Highly recommend.

  • @bernardwilliams8086
    @bernardwilliams80867 ай бұрын

    Noon man 😢loved your videos but you got to follow your calling thank you

  • @ttcadden
    @ttcadden7 ай бұрын

    This 2 year review is the best one I've seen. 2042 is like plate of spaghetti and the live service is the cheese they put on top, never enough and you always ask to more. And spaghetti sums it up nicely it's messy and seems the game is coded the exact same way. Though I enjoy 2042, it so very frustrating to play simple things don't work and the amount of broken cheesy mechanics doesn't help. DICE have one more chance, we love battlefield but not what it's become, they need to hit us with a feature complete experience and then some for the next game, not have it be a buggy mess or borderline unplayable broken. We want a good Battlefield game we need one, now DICE just has to deliver.

  • @UnforgettablyLegit
    @UnforgettablyLegit7 ай бұрын

    2042 as a whole, has been a rollercoaster, its in a better state then it was when it launched but it fell short much like the previous installment did. The only real reason I still play is because of my clanmates/friends play it. While I haven't talked to you in sometime it's nice to hear you're in a similar position as me when it comes to life. I hope you're doing well friend and get a better foothold on life.

  • @Bobo0451
    @Bobo04517 ай бұрын

    love the hip hop instrumental transitions

  • @adamsappel
    @adamsappel7 ай бұрын

    Very well done video. I’ve enjoyed your content, but cannot blame you for leaving 2042 behind. I hope to see your work again, and I hope the next BF deserves it.

  • @callsignmacky
    @callsignmacky3 ай бұрын

    Watch from beginning to end and sir I hope you live your life to your fullest potential my friend❤️

  • @jadmjt14
    @jadmjt143 ай бұрын

    we have the same birthday :0 we almost there fam. was watching this to see if it was still worth getting

  • @CatalystHD

    @CatalystHD

    3 ай бұрын

    Happy early birthday :)

  • @Elite_Skyronix
    @Elite_Skyronix6 ай бұрын

    Let's just appreciate his channel and his effort he always put in these Videos. I discovered the channel since I bought that game on release (fck 60€) but I really like his guides and how not to suck at videos. Thanks for everything, bro

  • @ChaosRUsEnt
    @ChaosRUsEnt6 ай бұрын

    Im so glad an Experienced BF player created a Detailed video about BF2042.

  • @DefinitelyNotaRussianSpy
    @DefinitelyNotaRussianSpy7 ай бұрын

    Wish they would play this video on a big screen at a dice staff meeting.

  • @sergent488
    @sergent4887 ай бұрын

    My condolences for your friend 🙏, is very sad to hear that

  • @giovannibermudezjr
    @giovannibermudezjr7 ай бұрын

    Oh man, those last five minutes got me right in the Feels! 😢😭 I'm saddened I won't be seeing any more Catalyst videos, but life is short. Go Live it! Thank you for all your Battlefield content. Your "How to not suck at Specialist" videos were Superb! The community has lost yet Another great Battlefield KZreadr thanks to EA_DICE. Live Long and Prosper! Safe travels, Nick!!

  • @shawnyscore6988
    @shawnyscore69887 ай бұрын

    Ive been defending 2042 since launch based on its potential but season after season i was let down. I love the game. Play it each day but I know it could be so much better. That battlefield can be so much more. They’re ain’t no other Fps games like it. They need to stop chasing trends and focuse on what they do best and quality. You were not the biggest channel but you were definitely one of the best. Your knowledge of of Battlefield is impressive and your dedications to your videos will be missed. This video was spot on and very complete. I hope dice watches this which I’m sure they will. Good luck with your next project. A huge loss to the community. A dying one unfortunately. the next battlefield game needs to be great

  • @hangman5918
    @hangman59187 ай бұрын

    best Video about a Battlefield game I have ever seen. PERFECTION! EVERYTHING!

  • @doyouwantsli9680
    @doyouwantsli9680Ай бұрын

    Bro the end.. Crying.. God bless you

  • @MooseBF
    @MooseBF7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Catalyst ❤

  • @cheesy6516
    @cheesy65165 ай бұрын

    Cat, you’re the man. Great work on this video.

  • @penial_
    @penial_7 ай бұрын

    Incredibly well made video!

  • @Ryan-1337
    @Ryan-13377 ай бұрын

    You've earned my subscription.

  • @NoMisZx
    @NoMisZx7 ай бұрын

    the best video about 2042, absolutely spot on and perfectly summed up the state of the game and the franchise. Portal is the biggest let down for me, it was the part of the game I was most excited about. Wish you the best for your future!❤

  • @GerbilIV
    @GerbilIV7 ай бұрын

    Awesome vid, catalyst.

  • @TheStyler2710
    @TheStyler27107 ай бұрын

    I didnt play battlefield since 5 beta, and this was a really solid video to catch up to what happened.

  • @Imogarcia
    @Imogarcia7 ай бұрын

    I was so entertained by this masterpiece that I ended up doing 1h 30m of cardio without realizing it

  • @Phoenux289
    @Phoenux2897 ай бұрын

    I think you summed it up perfectly when you said that BF2042 can be a fun FPS at time and is now in a "decent" state (people talking about redemptiom are delusional), however it's a very bad Battlefield.

  • @EBKnispel
    @EBKnispel7 ай бұрын

    Honestly haven't played this game in 7-8 months and thought about installing again. This video was well timed for me, and sums up so much. Hope and wish the best for your future ahead. *p.s first video on 2042 in also watched that time also 🤣*

  • @davidtedeschi2858
    @davidtedeschi28583 ай бұрын

    Will miss you, I thought I was the only one saw some of things you pointed out. Been playing BF since it first started. I really like BF 5 but was disappointed it stopped making maps since it could have been huge being a world war. You pretty well covered my issues with 2042. Looking forward to 2025. Come back Cat but learn what is important in life and who your gonna see when it's over.

  • @HemiDude100
    @HemiDude1007 ай бұрын

    I have some input as a Hazard Zone player. I enjoy it more than the rest of 2042. You NEED to have a squad or clan to work with as playing with randoms rarely results in a win. The AI have been made very aggressive and have insane targeting distances. The old “buy your loadout” is gone, you now pick a specialist like any other mode. DICE has added some support, including a countdown that allows the less populated matches to start with 8 players minimum. Population depends on time and region. Sometimes you get full lobbies back to back, others you wait around for 6-10 mins. It is well worth trying out if you can move tactically. Aim more for collecting uplinks rather than the data drives. Redeploy uplinks can be rare, and are very important to have. Try it out, and if you like it try picking some tips from HZ veterans.

  • @soulreaver4621
    @soulreaver46217 ай бұрын

    Great breakdown on the current situation.

  • @Early-paus
    @Early-paus7 ай бұрын

    Thank you cat for the moments I saw from you❤

  • @petraler
    @petraler4 ай бұрын

    9:20 What is the Name of that Instrumental Track?

  • @TheFilipinoukulele
    @TheFilipinoukulele7 ай бұрын

    Take care friend. May I see you on the battlefield.

  • @josesosa3337
    @josesosa33377 ай бұрын

    I find your analysis of battlefield to be very interesting. Ever since dice stopped supporting battlefront 2, i've had my eyes on 2042 for some time.

  • @Williy_Nilly
    @Williy_Nilly2 ай бұрын

    My biggest gripe of many is the inability to select maps of preference. You're stuck with play maps they select and in which sequence.

  • @mikepydev9275
    @mikepydev92757 ай бұрын

    I agree. I played BF1942, BF Vietnam, BF2 and BF3. The last releases of "Battlefield" from what I have seen looks like a mashup of COD and other FPS games. Hope you find what truly makes you happy.

  • @hotf1ght3r93
    @hotf1ght3r937 ай бұрын

    Aka-art and now Catalyst. Who's next? Thx for the work 👍

  • @garybryant4293
    @garybryant42934 ай бұрын

    Damn bro, heavy. Good on you

  • @fuzzyfoodfrenzy
    @fuzzyfoodfrenzy7 ай бұрын

    This is my first video of yours. I hope you manage your future well.

  • @Commonchaffinch2
    @Commonchaffinch26 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING THE WORDS WE ALL FEEL IN OUR HEARTS

  • @kadekeqw23
    @kadekeqw237 ай бұрын

    Great video, thank you. Im only 11 minutes in, but theres no way 10:51 was the default UI right? What the ACTUAL f!? How can someone be paid to make that???

  • @one_eyed_odin

    @one_eyed_odin

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh yes my friend, that WAS the original Ui 😅

  • @traderunner934
    @traderunner9347 ай бұрын

    I'm new to the franchise, I picked up the game during season 5 and I love it. I can see why long time players of Battlefield are frustrated, but I've always been confused as to why people will complain about 2042 so much, yet continue to play it every single day. It's supposed to be fun. If it's not, then it's not worth continuing and is possibly nothing more than an unhelpful addiction holding you back from enjoying real life. And I can see how content creators have a unique situation, as they can't just go and play a different game all that easily. What I mean to say is I respect your decision man. It is just a game after all! Sorry you lost your friend.

  • @TheLizardKing752

    @TheLizardKing752

    7 ай бұрын

    I think most players who've been with the game since launch have transitioned from frustration to apathy. People who continue to rage about the game in comments are definitely tilting at windmills at this point. I continue to play it as it's dumb fun for an hour a few times a week and there aren't any other multiplayer games that I'm super interested in at the moment. I can totally understand that as a newer player there's a good deal of content in the game and a lot to chew on, a lot to unlock and grind for, but keep in mind this content pool has been drip-fed over two years, and after that amount of time there's not much there to justify really focusing on the game other then, as I said, dumb fun for a few hours a week.

  • @traderunner934

    @traderunner934

    7 ай бұрын

    I totally see that@@TheLizardKing752 I am reaching the point where I've unlocked everything and gotten good at it. it's my first multiplayer FPS so I suppose a lot of my enjoyment comes from the fact that the genre itself is novel to me. But now I am just waiting for new content like everyone else. You make another good point though - there isn't really anything else that is better or more interesting. If BF is currently the "best" game in the genre, anyone without a frame of reference to previous titles like myself is always going to struggle to see the game as "bad".

  • @seraph-m
    @seraph-m7 ай бұрын

    HOUR TWENTY CATALYST VID LETS GOOOOO spitting as usual, first 25m in edit: oh shit, last video. Good luck, catalyst. Thank you for all the excellent Battlefield videos

  • @scottp4357
    @scottp43577 ай бұрын

    I've been playing Battlefield games since BF2, nearly twenty years now and it amazes me that BF games will still quite happily spawn you into an instant death. Yesterday the game spawned me directly the falling tower in CaspIan Border and died literally half a second after spawning. And that's when it doesn't spawn you into the path of a tank shell or where some bombs are about to it

  • @curtistennant
    @curtistennant7 ай бұрын

    Nailed it. I agree whole heartedly about the server browser. I hope somone at dice watches this. I am sorry about your friend. Good luck with everything. Thanks for the videos.

  • @marwacyberiator6299
    @marwacyberiator62997 ай бұрын

    As of this comment I have played 1385 hours in BF2042. Am thankful to DICE for their dedication. They managed to turn this game around. Although, I doubt AAA studios can redeem/ care for their core audience since we are in a time where everything is following trends and appealing to modern audience, if they don't, they get hated /canceled. The Veterans are the ones who suffered the most. All DICE devs who made the base of what Battlefield is have already left for retirement or to pursue other projects. DICE's 2042 devs came in new to the Frostbite Engine along with EA stomping on their heads to (Follow Trends, make skins, make battle passes AND release it on X day of Y month in 20xx year) then 2020 happened. 2042 would've been great IF the same devs who worked on the older titles did setup/ work on 2042. But most of them started leaving after releasing BF1 and building a base engine for BFV, the remaining devs continued the core elements and made BFV a good Battlefield game, you can argue what you want about BFV, it was worthy of the franchise's name. Those days are long gone, 2042 released with questionable design decisions, missing legacy features, Specialists, low amount of content, etc. I blame EA for not giving the new devs the time they needed to make a decent Battlefield game. While I hope they redeem themselves in the next Battlefield title, I really doubt EA will let DICE take their time. DICE announced that a 7th season for 2042 with more than 1 map & doubtfully alot of content is coming in March 2024 (pretty long wait tbh) though the game is done for imho. Conclusion: Redemption: 10/10 Fun: 7-8/10 Battlefield game: NOPE, it lacks alot compared to even BFV. P.S: Good Luck for you and what the future have for you. RIP to your friend.

  • @absolom9
    @absolom94 ай бұрын

    The not leaving the oven on is top tier gaming advice, support class pro tip right there subbed 07

  • @stevenzwiesler8085
    @stevenzwiesler80857 ай бұрын

    wait...exposure has a landslide? So, I cant necessarily agree with the hate on Lis. I understand that her gadget TVGM makes it difficult for choppers and jets and other vehicles (sometimes), but at the same time, BF4 had also had a TVGM on the Apache. So what exactly makes Lis' TVGM so different than the BF4 TVGM? they are effectively the same weapon but 1 is getting tons of hate.

  • @loicthiant7448

    @loicthiant7448

    7 ай бұрын

    Cause using the TV missile in BF3/4 took skills and most of the time it was used in the Apache's arsenal and u had on the Battlefield if i remember well just one heli and one littlebird at best . U can have a squad of Lis or even half a team of Lis if u so choose a vehicle player cannot deal properly with the amount of firepower that he'll obviously encouter . Like it's said in the video it's all abt balance . That game had and still have none it's all abt selling battlepass bs and skins basically .

  • @stevenzwiesler8085

    @stevenzwiesler8085

    7 ай бұрын

    @@loicthiant7448 I will give you the squad or team of lis argument, you win on that 1. But saying the lis missle doesnt take any skill? especially after the agility nerf and top speed of the missle, it requires more than it used too. If the pilot is slightly paying attention or can clearly hear the lis missle (yes it makes a distinct sound) they can look for it and dodge it quite easily. On top of that, depending on what vehicle you are shooting at, they are quite easy to shoot down as well.

  • @eliasboegel

    @eliasboegel

    6 ай бұрын

    One is getting tons of hate because one is limited to a vehicle with limited quantity (between 0 and 3 per team depending on map) with a respawn timer. The other is virtually infinite. It has no respawn timer, can be carried everywhere and hidden everywhere, and there is no limit on how many are on a team.

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