Battlefield 2042 enthusiasts now have a faster pathway to earning rewards from the 'Road to Battlefield 6' Battle Pass, thanks to a recent update from Electronic Arts that introduces paid tier skips. This complimentary Battle Pass, themed around the upcoming Battlefield 6, is available to all owners of Battlefield 2042. However, since its debut last month, the slow progression rate through the tiers has sparked significant debate among the player base. The introduction of tier skips marks the second major adjustment by EA to enhance the progression experience for gamers.

Although Battlefield 2042 faced a rocky launch in 2021 for both publisher EA and developer DICE, the title is witnessing a resurgence as players return in anticipation of Battlefield 6's October release. To reinvigorate the community's engagement with Battlefield 2042, EA launched a new Battle Pass packed with Battlefield 6-themed incentives. This pass was introduced alongside an unexpected update in August, timed with the conclusion of the Battlefield 6 open beta period.

The Battle Pass offers a total of 30 unique rewards tied to Battlefield 6, but players quickly expressed frustration over the sluggish pace of tier advancement. In reaction, EA initially boosted progression by increasing the frequency of Double and Triple XP weekends within Battlefield 2042. Now, in a further effort to streamline the process, the studio has announced a new update—set to go live later today—that permits players to purchase tier skips in the Road to Battlefield 6 Pass.

The most recent update for Battlefield 2042, version 9.2.1, is rolling out across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. While the patch primarily addresses bug fixes, it also activates the tier skip feature for the Battle Pass. This addition has sparked mixed reactions within the community; some players view it as a disregard for those who dedicated weeks to grinding for rewards, while others argue that the option should have been available sooner.

With high expectations for Battlefield 6 to become a major success for EA and DICE this year, fans are returning to the previous installment as they await the October 10 release. Despite its controversial launch in 2021, Battlefield 2042 is experiencing a notable revival, recently surpassing Call of Duty in player counts on Steam. The two franchises are set to compete directly for the first time in four years, as Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, just five weeks after Battlefield 6. The growing excitement around the new Battlefield title suggests a promising period for EA and DICE.