DICE takes action to curb unusual player activity by temporarily reducing XP gain in Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone mode.
Battlefield 2042’s Hazard Zone mode is undergoing changes aimed at addressing XP exploits and abnormal player activity within the game. These temporary adjustments by DICE come after Battlefield 2042 achieved a record-breaking launch with over 101,000 concurrent players just two weeks ago.
Hazard Zone, one of the game’s multiplayer modes alongside All-Out Warfare and Battlefield Portal, offers a distinct experience by combining PvPvE elements with search-and-extract gameplay. It emphasizes squad-based tactics, incorporating AI-driven enemies and rival squads, all vying for data drives to earn dark market credits. While this mode provides an exciting gameplay option, it has witnessed some unusual player behavior.
To combat this issue, DICE has taken a temporary measure, reducing the amount of XP attainable in Hazard Zone. This reduction affects XP gains when collecting Data Drives, performing revives, or receiving revives from teammates. While DICE has not provided an official explanation for these changes, speculation among the Battlefield 2042 community suggests that it’s an effort to address player exploits.
Reddit users have shared theories about
How players might be exploiting the XP system in Hazard Zone, mentioning potential XP boosting activities. Boosting typically involves players exploiting game mechanics to gain unfair XP or gameplay advantages. Some users believe that teams were entering Hazard Zone lobbies to repeatedly kill and revive each other while collecting data drives dropped by downed players. This process allowed them to accumulate substantial XP.
These adjustments coincide with a period when Battlefield 2042 experienced a surge in player numbers following the launch of Season 6: Dark Creations on October 10. During this time, the game garnered thousands of concurrent players on Steam, reaching a peak of 81,842 players during a free-to-play weekend. Steam also offered an 84% discount on the game during this period, contributing to the high player count.
It’s important to note that these changes in Hazard Zone are temporary, and DICE plans to provide additional details about the adjustments in the future. In the meantime, players can explore the wealth of content offered in Season 6 of Battlefield 2042.
