Summary
EA’s futuristic military shooterBattlefield 2042has announced a crossover with sister franchiseDead Spaceas part of a new limited-time event. Despite making a respectable comeback from its disappointing 2021 launch,Battlefield 2042is currently in its final season, Season 7, as EA is looking toward the next game in its storied shooter franchise.
One of 2023’s most revered games was EA Motive’sground-up remake of the horror classicDead Space.Modernizing the original’s dated visuals, the remake brought in a fresh audience 15 years after the release of the first game. One of 2023’s most celebrated games next to the likes of Capcom’sResident Evil 4remake,Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,Alan Wake 2,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, and others,Dead Spacewas disappointingly snubbed from the Game of the Year category at The Game Awards.
Now, asBattlefield 2042begins to wind down in its final season, EA has announced a major crossover event withDead Space. Beginning on July 9 and running until July 16, theBattlefield 2042XDead Spaceevent will add a limited-time game mode named Outbreak, which will see players band together to survive against a horde of dangerous zombie-like enemies.
Like with anyBattlefield 2042event, players can earn free cosmetics by playing the limited-time mode. Outbreak players can unlock a new weapon skin, weapon charm, player card, and a tag, all likelyDead Space-themed. The crown jewel of the event is aDead Spacecosmetic bundle purchasable inBattlefield 2042’s in-game shop for 2,200 BFC. The pack contains a legendary specialist outfit named Marked Man, which is presumably theIsaac Clarke-inspired skinshown off in the trailer, a set of three legendary weapon skins, and a collection of smaller items. This is arguably one of the more consequential eventsBattlefield 2042has hosted over its nearly three-year run; it’s a shame it’s coming toward the very end of the game’s life.
Unfortunately for fans of the franchise,EA has recently canceled a remake ofDead Space’s beloved sequeldespite the praise and success of 2023’sDead Spaceremake. For now,Dead Spacefans can look forward to theBattlefield 2042event, as it’s also the closest EA will likely ever get to making a modern multiplayerDead Spaceexperience. As forBattlefield 2042fans, thisDead Spaceevent seems like a solid sendoff as eyes turn toward EA’s nextBattlefieldentry.
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
