One of Battlefield’s Coolest Additions Ever Has Come at the Strangest Time

Even though Battlefield 2042 had a disastrous launch back in 2021, the game has been supported by developer DICE longer than many people probably expected. Less than a year after its debut, DICE released the first-ever season for Battlefield 2042 in June 2022, which introduced a bunch of new weapons and vehicles to the first-person shooter, as well as a 12-week battle pass, a specialist, and a new map. In the months that ensued, DICE added many other features to the game and reworked some of its flawed systems. These days, Battlefield 2042 is no longer getting new seasonal updates, but DICE is still keeping its servers active and releasing minor new content on a regular basis.

In spite of all the new features that have been added to Battlefield 2042, it hasn’t been able to fully rebound from its rough launch. The game isn’t exactly a fan-favorite among the Battlefield community, and the player count for the title on Steam is currently lower than that of 2016’s Battlefield 1. Right now, all eyes are on Battlefield 2042‘s upcoming successor, the unofficially-named Battlefield 6. Although the next Battlefield game is supposed to be launched in the coming months, DICE has released an exciting new set of cosmetics exclusively for Battlefield 2042.

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Battlefield’s New Mass Effect Crossover Feels Like It’s Arrived at the Wrong Time

EA and DICE Have Added Some New Mass Effect-Themed Cosmetics to Battlefield 2042

A few days ago, EA confirmed that its fan-favorite Mass Effect franchise would be collaborating with Battlefield 2042. As part of this crossover, EA and DICE added an all-new “Citadel Bundle” to the game on June 17, alongside the release of Update 8.9.0. The bundle contains various Mass Effect-themed specialist and weapon skins, many of which bear the N7 insignia. In order to acquire it, players have to spend 3,000 Battlefield Currency, which, when converted into real-world money, equates to approximately $25.

Players cannot buy 3,000 BFC outright; instead, they have to purchase 2,400 BFC ($19.99) and 1,100 BFC ($9.99) individually.

These Mass Effect skins honestly look great, and they blend in perfectly with Battlefield 2042‘s sci-fi aesthetic and setting. They’re bound to attract the attention of many Battlefield 2042 fans, especially those who can’t wait for the upcoming Mass Effect game and TV show. That being said, it feels like this Mass Effect crossover bundle was added to the wrong game at the wrong time. Though it’s still receiving new updates, Battlefield 2042 is currently on its last legs, and it would have made more sense for DICE to save this for the next Battlefield game.

DICE Does Not Let Battlefield Players Carry Over Their Cosmetics to Future Titles

Unlike the recent Call of Duty entries, the Battlefield games do not allow players to carry over their purchased cosmetics from previous installments. If a player buys a skin for their character in, say, Battlefield 1, they are not able to use that skin in Battlefield 2042.

DICE hasn’t explicitly confirmed or denied anything on the matter, but this is unlikely to change with the next game in the Battlefield franchise. Battlefield 6 will presumably feature an all-new assortment of cosmetics, and EA will generate more revenue by encouraging players to buy them instead of letting them keep their old Battlefield 2042 skins.

The Mass Effect Crossover Would Have Been Better Suited for Battlefield 6

Although some Mass Effect fans will probably purchase the Mass Effect cosmetic pack in Battlefield 2042 without question, others may be more hesitant to buy skins for a game that is near the end of its lifespan. EA would probably have made more money if it had released the Citadel Bundle for Battlefield 6 instead, especially if it had done so near the launch of the next Mass Effect game from BioWare. Judging by the positive response to its closed betas, Battlefield 6 seems like it’s going to be everything fans had hoped Battlefield 2042 would be, so the chances of it being more popular than its predecessor seem rather high.