Battlefield 2042 update 1.71 (v8.9.0) is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox consoles. According to the official BF2042 update 1.000.074 patch notes, the latest update 8.9.0 introduces Mass Effect-themed bundles, vault weapon improvements, LMG rebalancing, and new Portal game modes. Apart from this, today’s Battlefield 2042 patch 1.71 (version 1.000.074) also includes essential UI and gameplay bug fixes.
BF2042 Update 1.000.074 Patch Notes – June 17, 2025
Battlefield 2042 – Patch Notes 8.9.0
Mass Effect Crossover Bundles (June 17 – July 1, 2025)
Galactic Bundle – 1750 BFC
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Features themed cosmetics for futuristic battlefield domination.
Scoped & Dropped Bundle – 2000 BFC
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Premium gear bundle optimized for combat and casual sharpshooting.
Citadel Bundle – 3000 BFC
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Complete cosmetic package for the Mass Effect crossover event.
Vault Weapon Enhancements
General Update
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New Attachment: Underloaded Magazine – Fewer bullets for faster handling and reload.
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Improved Reload Timings: Many vault weapons now match their animation speeds.
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Attachment Expansion: Widespread addition of grips, suppressors, and other components for more customization.
Weapon-Specific Changes
ACW-R
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Faster reload timing.
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Added: BCG Light Grip (Underbarrel), Underloaded Magazine.
A-91
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Added: Underloaded Magazine.
M416
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Added: Shortened Barrel (Silenced Muzzle), Underloaded Magazine.
AEK-971
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Faster reload and improved muzzle alignment.
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Added: BCG Light Grip, Underloaded Magazine.
M16A3
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Ammo reduced from 8 to 5 mags.
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Added: Underloaded Magazine.
MTAR-21
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Added: BCG Light Grip, Underloaded Magazine.
AKS-74u
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Faster reload.
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Added: Warhawk Compensator, BCG Light Grip, Underloaded Magazine.
P90
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Added: Underloaded Magazine.
PP-2000
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Added: LS-1 Laser Sight (Underbarrel).
XM8 LMG
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PB Heavy Suppressor changed to silenced Shortened Barrel with higher RoF but lower accuracy.
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Added: Underloaded Magazine.
Type 88 LMG
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Faster reload, ammo increased to 150 rounds.
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Fixed foregrip behavior.
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Added: Underloaded Cassette.
M240B
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Added: Underloaded Cassette.
M60E4
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Ammo reduced from 5 to 3 cassettes.
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Added: Underloaded Cassette.
RPK-74M
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Slower reload with extended mag.
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Added: Wrapped Suppressor, BCG Light Grip, High-Power Drum Magazine.
M39 EMR
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Added: BCG Light Grip, Underloaded Magazine.
SVD
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Added: BCG Light Grip, Underloaded Magazine.
GOL Sniper Magnum
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Added: BCG Light Grip, Cobra Grip, LS-1 Laser Sight, Underloaded Magazine, Armor Piercing, and High-Power ammo.
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Fixed: Unintended accuracy when moving and aiming.
MP443
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Added: LS-1 Laser Sight.
M93R
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Added: Underloaded Magazine.
General Weapon Fixes
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Corrected reload delay inconsistencies with extended mags for M240B, M60E4, and Type 88 LMG.
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Fixed: XM320 and M26 frag round swap no longer disrupts ammo pool.
Gadgets
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Updated: AA Missile reload animation while switching weapons.
Portal Updates
New Game Modes Added:
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Control
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Shutdown
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Strike Team
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Killswitch
Custom Conquest:
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Stadium map now included.
Progression
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Narrative update: “The lie has been exposed.”
Hazard Zone
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Fixed: Uplink call-ins no longer block vehicle deployment.
UI & Gameplay Flow Fixes
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Corrected HUD attachment visibility when customizing.
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Resolved: Duplicate button usage for “Equip” and “View Bundle.”
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Fixed: Deploy screen icons misaligned in some languages.
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Friends list now shows correct mode for Control and King of the Hill.
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Friends’ game mode indicators restored for easy joining.
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 1.71 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free BF2042 update 1.71 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox One.
