Battlefield 2042 Introduces Outbreak Event Featuring Dead Space Collaboration

EA's Multiplayer Shooter Delves into Sci-Fi Horror with Limited-Time Necromorph Encounter

NEWS  Games  July 4, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

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Electronic Arts' Battlefield 2042, amidst its Season 7 content update, is set to surprise players with a unique crossover event featuring elements from the renowned Dead Space franchise. Scheduled to commence on July 9, the 'Outbreak' event promises an exhilarating departure from Battlefield's traditional military gameplay into the eerie realm of sci-fi horror.

  

Announced via the official Battlefield X channels, the event invites players to confront Dead Space's infamous Necromorphs within a bespoke game setting. From what has been teased in trailers, participants will navigate through a transformed location infested with these nightmarish entities, providing a chilling yet captivating change of pace from Battlefield's usual action-packed scenarios.

Your squad is about to become humanity’s last defense.#Battlefield 2042 | @DeadSpace 📅 July 9 - 16 pic.twitter.com/2OsJIwbbur

— Battlefield (@Battlefield) July 3, 2024

Lasting until July 16, the Outbreak event not only promises adrenaline-pumping gameplay but also offers exclusive in-game rewards. Players can earn coveted cosmetics tailored for the event, enhancing their digital arsenals with unique weapon skins and outfits.

Additionally, EA introduces a Dead Space-themed in-game bundle, featuring the menacing "Marked Man" outfit alongside other thematic items, available for 2200 Battlefield Coins (equivalent to $20).

This collaborative initiative comes amid EA's announcement that Season 7 marks the final major content update for Battlefield 2042.

While ongoing support will continue with periodic challenges, patches, and events such as Outbreak, the focus is gradually shifting towards the next installment of the Battlefield series.

Teasing fans with a glimpse into the future, EA has hinted at an ambitious project involving the largest development team in Battlefield's history. With studios like DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect at the helm, the forthcoming game aims to expand the Battlefield universe across interconnected multiplayer experiences and compelling single-player narratives. 

As Battlefield 2042 embraces the horror-infused Outbreak event, it not only diversifies gameplay dynamics but also showcases EA's commitment to evolving the franchise's rich gaming legacy. Players can look forward to an unforgettable encounter with Dead Space's spine-chilling universe, underscoring EA's prowess in crafting immersive gaming experiences.

Stay tuned for more updates as Battlefield continues to redefine boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

 

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