Battlefield 2042 update 1.69 (v8.7) is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox consoles. According to the official BF2042 update 1.000.072 patch notes, the latest update brings back Dead Space Outbreak with new tweaks and skins. NVK-S22 shotgun gets an ammo buff. Apart from this, today’s Battlefield 2042 patch 1.69 (version 1.000.072) also fixes target weapons like M16A3 and AN-94, while AI and map exploits receive notable attention.
BF2042 Update 1.000.072 Patch Notes – May 6, 2025
Update 8.7 Patch Notes (May 6, 2025)
Summary of Key Changes:
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Dead Space Outbreak event returns with gameplay improvements and new cosmetics.
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NVK-S22 shotgun gets a significant ammo capacity buff.
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Weapon balancing and bug fixes for M16A3, AN-94, ACW-R, and shotguns.
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Map fixes across multiple modes to block unintended areas and collisions.
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AI targeting with vehicles toned down for realism.
Limited-Time Event: Dead Space Outbreak Returns
Event Duration
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May 6 – May 20, 2025
Gameplay Updates
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Dead Space-themed skins added to starting weapons and Armory Station items.
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Enemies can now enter extraction elevators, increasing challenge.
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Players take reduced melee/incendiary damage in elevators.
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Added tutorial loading screen.
Outbreak Mode Improvements
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HUD: Improved for clarity.
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Juggernauts: Increased spawn interval; adjusted wave order.
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Waves: Slower regular spawns; Geists live longer post-wave.
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Armory Station: MCS-880 replaced with NVK; fixed visual glitches.
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Objectives: Corrected duplicate objective names.
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Elevator Bugs: Fixed door closure and squad detection issues.
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Other Fixes: Resolved ping icon for Geists, loadout and weapon purchase bugs, and unintended out-of-bounds areas.
Weapon Updates
NVK-S22 Shotgun
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Buckshot capacity: Increased from 20 → 40.
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Flechette capacity: Increased from 10 → 20.
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Slug capacity: Increased from 10 → 20.
Assault Rifles
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M16A3: Fixed inconsistent damage drop at range.
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AK5C & AN-94:
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Heavy barrel hip fire now correctly penalized (~15% more recoil).
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AN-94:
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Realigned scope rail.
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Silencer no longer affects GP-30 launcher visibility on minimap.
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Audio correctly reflects Hyperburst firing.
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ACW-R
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LS-1 laser alignment fixed for accurate aim.
Shotguns
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12M Auto: Semi-auto and full-auto now have consistent fire rates.
Pistols
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L9CZ: Fixed LS-1 laser alignment for better aim feedback.
Melee
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Taser Baton: Now properly returns to previous weapon after one melee press.
AI Enhancements
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AI vehicle gunners are now less accurate against fast or evasive targets.
Map & Mode Fixes
Stadium – Conquest
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Removed out-of-bounds area between Sector B and HQs.
Exposure – Hazard Zone
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Blocked off unintended accessible door with rubble.
Breakaway – Domination
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Reduced vertical play area to prevent access to high points.
Renewal
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Removed invisible collisions above farming solar panels.
Vehicle Interface
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Vehicle deploy text changed from “ALL DEPLOYED” to “UNAVAILABLE” for clarity.
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Fixed C4 not destroying Bradley/BMP when active armor was enabled (not intended to block explosives).
Previously, a major BF2042 update 5.0 added a new map: Reclaimed, new weapons, new gadgets, new battle pass and much more. Unfortunately, since the last BF2042 patch 4.1, players are facing various disconnection and login issues with the game. Today’s Battlefield 2042 version 1.69 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free BF2042 update 1.69 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox One.
