With the big Battlefield 2042 reveal out of the way, other news regarding the first-person shooter has been surfacing online. One that's been making headlines is the game would be $10 costlier on the next-gen consoles - PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Battlefield 2042 will feature three editions - Standard, Gold, and Ultimate. The Standard edition will be available for $60 on current-gen consoles and PC, while it will cost $70 on next-gen consoles. Similarly, the Gold edition is priced at $90 on current-gen consoles and PC but costs $100 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Lastly, the Ultimate edition will be sold at $110 on PC and current-gen consoles yet cost $120 on next-gen consoles. Preordering any of these editions will grant you early access to the open beta, a melee weapon, a weapon charm, a player card background, and a dog tag.
Here's a detailed price breakdown for anyone who wants to know the game's pricing for their respective platform:
Standard Edition
- PC: $59.99
- PS4: $59.99
- Xbox One: $59.99
- PS5: $69.99
- Xbox Series X/S: $69.99
Gold Edition
- PC: $89.99
- PS4: $89.99
- Xbox One: $89.99
- PS5: $99.99
- Xbox Series X/S: $99.99
Ultimate Edition
- PC: $109.99
- PS4: $109.99
- Xbox One: $109.99
- PS5: $119.99
- Xbox Series X/S: $119.99
While you can go ahead and preorder right now, be warned that EA isn't offering a way to upgrade your game on current-gen consoles.
For those who missed it, EA finally revealed the next Battlefield game in the series - Battlefield 2042. The game is set in the future and features modern weaponry and cutting-edge technology that turn tides in warfare. Another interesting detail about the game is it won't be featuring a single-player campaign and the developer is confident about putting its efforts entirely on the multiplayer.
The game is said to feature three multiplayer modes, namely All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and an undisclosed mode that Dice claims to be "a love letter to Battlefield fans."
Battlefield 2042 is releasing on October 22 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
