As Battlefield 6 approaches its highly anticipated release, EA and DICE are rumored to be working on one last major update for Battlefield 2042. Despite its rocky launch in 2021, Battlefield 2042 has seen significant improvements through post-launch updates and seasonal content, gradually winning back players' trust. However, with Battlefield 6 just around the corner, EA appears ready to shift focus entirely to the new title.

Initial skepticism surrounding Battlefield 6 began to fade following its recent open beta, which showcased the game's modern combat mechanics and destructible environments. The beta's success has positioned Battlefield 6 as a strong contender against Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, especially with its upcoming battle royale mode—a feature fans have eagerly awaited since the underwhelming Firestorm mode in Battlefield 5.

Before Battlefield 6 arrives in October, Battlefield 2042 is expected to receive one final update. According to renowned Battlefield data miner Temporyal, this update will introduce a new map set in Iwo Jima, three new weapons (The Prototype, KFS2000, and GM6 Lynx), and two classic air vehicles from Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 3: the A-10 Warthog and SU-25TM Frogfoot.

Interestingly, the update also includes cosmetics tied to Pax Armata, a new faction in Battlefield 6's single-player campaign. This suggests EA and DICE are using the update to build hype for Battlefield 6, though details about the cosmetics and the update's release date remain unknown.

With Battlefield 6's second open beta weekend now live, players have a limited opportunity to experience the game before its full release. Meanwhile, this final Battlefield 2042 update could serve as a bridge to keep fans engaged until Battlefield 6 arrives on October 10.

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