EA Games Battlefield 2042 will be released on November 19th, and if you’re a fan of the Battlefield franchise, you’re probably eagerly anticipating playing it. And what better way to get ready to game than to have some Battlefield 2042 themed gear on hand? Here’s a selection of products that will get you — and your favorite gaming device — ready for battle!
Here’s the official Battlefield 2042 trailer, in case you haven’t yet seen it.
Initially set to launch on October 22nd but delayed due to the pandemic causing “unforeseen challenges for our development teams,” Battlefield 2042 is a multiplayer-focused first-person shooter game set on earth in the near future. It will launch with seven maps that include destructive elements and extreme weather.
What’s the premise behind Battlefield 2042? As EA Games explains it:
THE STORY SO FAR
The world of Battlefield 2042 is chaos. Resources are dwindling as violent climate change takes hold and the United States and Russia are on the verge of war. As entire countries collapse, people find themselves with no nation to call home. These nomads are known as the Non-Patriated (“No-Pats”), a diverse group of people who have bound together in clusters across the globe in order to survive the turbulent new world.In Battlefield 2042, you’ll play as Non-Patriated soldiers with unique skills who’ve taken up arms. They are known as Specialists, tasked with carrying out military operations. In-game, each of these unique Specialists have their own specialty and trait that you can use to give yourself the advantage in combat.
Even better, you’ll learn more about the Battlefield 2042 world through the eyes of the Specialists that you’ll be playing as, with each having their own story connecting them to the Battlefield narrative and to the world itself.
After watching this short film, Exodus, I can see Battlefield 2042 being the next movie with a gaming background, can’t you? [NSFW warning due to language]
If you are on a PS4 or Xbox One, Battlefield 2042 will allow two teams of up to 32 players each. On a PC, PlayStation5, and Xbox Series X and Series S, Battlefield 2042 will allow two teams of up to 64 players each. In either case, you’ll be able to engage in an all-out battle while unlocking skills and weapons as your team attempts to capture hold points and control the various sectors. There’s even a winged suit in the official trailer that looks rather interesting!
The seven maps the Battlefield 2042 will launch with are:
- HOURGLASS, set in Doha, Qatar: Fight in a city lost to the desertification around it. Massive dust and sand storms are constantly rolling in, blotting out the natural light, as you battle for control of a convoy trapped in the shifting sands.
- DISCARDED, set in Alang, India: Along a strategic section of India’s west coast, colossal ships stranded on the beach are being stripped for parts. Fight among the hulls of these behemoths while adapting to deadly storms.
- MANIFEST, set in Brani Island, Singapore: Watch out for tropical tornadoes and navigate through maze-like cargo containers in this key trade location, vital to American supply lines.
- KALEIDOSCOPE, set in Songdo, South Korea: In a state-of-the-art metropolis in South Korea, zipline between skyscrapers and fight among the plazas surrounding the city’s iconic data center.
- ORBITAL, set in Kourou, French Guiana: It’s a race against time and hostile conditions as you fight around the site of an imminent rocket launch. Watch out for both enemy fire and upcoming storms on this dynamic map.
- BREAKAWAY, set in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica: Tread carefully on this dynamic map, where oil extraction has turned the freezing area to a strategic hot spot. Take advantage of destructible fuel tanks and silos that create debris fields and permanent fires when destroyed.
- RENEWAL, set in Eastern Desert, Egypt: A giant wall, built to secure rich, man-made agricultural areas, takes center stage on this intense map. Prepare for the extreme conditions, deploy, and secure the access points and massive gates in the wall.
Okay! So here is some gear and swag to make sure that you are ready for battle and tide you over until the release date!
Pre-order the Battlefield 2042 Game
If you haven’t already done so, you can get the game from Amazon. Prices range from $59.88 to $69.99, depending upon which gaming system you’re buying it for. When you buy from Amazon, you get some extra swag, including:
- Early Access to Open Beta – Dates TBD — will be announced by Electronic Arts
- Baku ACB-90 melee takedown knife
- “Mr. Chompy” Epic Weapon Charm
- “Landfall” Player Card Background plus “Old Guard” Tag
If you don’t mind paying a bit more, you can get the Battlefield Gold or BattleField Ultimate editions from GameStop and get the following:
Battlefield 2042 Gold Edition includes:
- Early access to game launch
- Year 1 Pass: 4 New Specialists (1 per Season), 4 Battle Passes (1 per Season), and 3 Epic Skin Bundles (“Blistered Earth,” “Tempest,” and “Cold Blood”)
- Cross-Gen Bundle
Battlefield 2042 Ultimate Edition includes:
- Early access to game launch
- Year 1 Pass: 4 New Specialists (1 per Season), 4 Battle Passes (1 per Season), and 3 Epic Skin Bundles (“Blistered Earth,” “Tempest,” and “Cold Blood”)
- Midnight Ultimate Bundle (“Shadow Stalker” Legendary Outfit, “Obsidian” Legendary Weapon Skin, “Onyx” Legendary Vehicle Skin)
- Official Digital Artbook
- Exclusive Digital Soundtrack
- Cross-Gen Bundle
Battlefield 2042 Long-Sleeve T-shirt
I can’t guarantee that it will make you play better, but this long-sleeved t-shirt will prepare you for fall and let others know that you are ready to game. It comes in 13 colors and eight sizes, and it sells for $22.
WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD
If you’re a console gamer and you want to minimize your load times so that you can get into Battlefield 2042 fast, you’re going to want the compact, high-performance WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD. It has read speeds up to 900 MB/s, and you can get it in 500GB, 1TB, and even 2TB of storage — which can hold up to 50 games! There’s even a detachable stand so you can neatly keep it next to your gaming console.
Priced at $89.99 for the 500GB, $149.99 for the 1TB, and $269.99 for the 2TB SSD, there’s an affordable option for every budget.
Xbox S
If you’re still using an Xbox One, and you don’t want to miss all of the features of the full game — including being able to play with up to 64 other players on your team — you can get the Xbox S for $299.99 directly from Microsoft. The Xbox S is all-digital and disk-free, making it the smallest and sleekest Xbox yet! That’s $200 less than the Xbox X, and good luck even finding one of those.
Battlefield 2042 Sticker
Whether you stick it on your gaming console or your laptop, this $2.50 Battlefield 2042 sticker is inexpensive and looks great!
Limited Edition WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSDBattlefield 2042 PC Game Code Bundle
If you’re a PC gamer, and you haven’t already pre-ordered your copy of Battlefield 2042, you’re going to love the limited edition WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD Battlefield 2042 PC Game Code Bundle. Not only do you get PCIe Gen4 technology in this branded internal SSD that delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,600MB/s4, but you’ll also get a full Battlefield 2042 PC game code! ‘
The WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe SSD Battlefield 2042 PC Game Code Bundle is available in 500GB for $89.99 and 1TB for $159.99. Upgrade your PC today, and be ready to play!
Battlefield 2042 Mug
I don’t know about you, but I always have a drink nearby if I am sitting at my computer. If coffee is your go-to, you can make that java count with a $16.15 Battlefield 2042 coffee mug! I won’t tell if you put a splash of whisky in it.
Battlefield 2042 Winged Man T-Shirt
We all want to be the guy in the winged suit, and with this Battlefield 2042 Winged Man t-shirt, we can be! Available in eight sizes with the winged man on either the front or the back, this $19.90 t-shirt looks like a conversation starter!
Battlefield 2042 Gaming Pad
This $23.99 mouse pad is 29.5″ long by 15.8″ tall, so it is big enough to hold your keyboard in a stable position as well as serve as an excellent mouse pad while you’re scooting your mouse about and slaying foes! An anti-slip rubber base keeps everything in place, and the washable pad has bright, vivid colors and details. You can easily roll it up and bring it along if you are gaming away from home. It’s almost large enough to be a dinner placemat, right? But that might be pushing it.
WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox
If you have an Xbox, you can get the officially licensed WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD for Xbox. You’ll not only be able to store all of your favorite games on it, but you’ll also get an included 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.
You’re going to pay a little more for the Xbox branding than you will with the non-licensed WD_BLACK D30 SSD, but it’s not too terrible. Prices run from $99.99 for the 500GB, to $169.99 for the 1TB, and $289.99 for the 2TB SSD.
Battlefield 2042 HD Art Poster
Set the right tone in your favorite gaming spot with this $49 Battlefield 2042 HD Art Poster. Whether it’s in your office, den, or gaming room, you’ll have the already iconic Battlefield 2042 warrior looking back at you as you play!
Battlefield 2042 Slide Sandals
I’m not even going to judge if you want to kick off your work shoes and slip on these comfy-looking slides while you play! These $44 Battlefield 2042 Slide Sandals feature memory foam for a comfortable fit and velcro at the top to get your custom fit!