Battlefield 2042 Update 1.64 Patch Notes (BF2042 1.000.067)

Battlefield 2042 update 1.64 (v8.4.0) is available to download on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox consoles. According to the official BF2042 update 1.64 patch notes, the M3A3 Bradley and BMP-2 join Battlefield 2042 with extensive balancing, new loadouts, and upgraded abilities. Apart from this, today’s Battlefield 2042 patch 1.64 (version 1.000.067) also includes weapon tuning and UI improvements

BF2042 Update 1.64 Patch Notes – January 20, 2025

Summary of Key Changes:

• New Vault Vehicles: M3A3 Bradley and BMP-2 introduced from Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3.
• Gameplay Adjustments: Improved loadout customization, new abilities, and reworked mechanics for asymmetry.
• Unlocked Modes: Frontlines (Jan 21) and Conquest (Jan 28) allow early access to new IFVs.
• Balance Tweaks: IFVs receive damage, mobility, and weapon updates for better battlefield effectiveness.
• Vehicle & UI Fixes: Improvements to UI elements, guided missile behavior, and vehicle physics.

New Vault Vehicles: M3A3 Bradley & BMP-2

• Added as infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in All-Out Warfare.
• Custom-built for Battlefield 2042 with improved functionality and asymmetrical balancing.
• Supports various playstyles, including defensive and aggressive vehicle builds.

Unlocked Modes for Early Access

• Frontlines Unlocked (Jan 21): Play new IFVs without unlocking them. Available on all objectives.
• Conquest Unlocked (Jan 28): Includes IFVs, Light Transports, and Attack Helicopters.
• Bonus Progression: Ribbons earned in these modes count double towards unlocks.

IFV Gameplay & Balance Changes

General Changes

• New loadout slot added for both vehicles for more customization.
• Visual effects added for systemic damage.
• Driver visibility improved when second-seat gunner rotates.
• Seat reduction: 4-seat configuration (down from 6) for better category fit.
• Armor-piercing shell now penetrates the Dozer shield.
• Primary cannon velocity increased by 10%.
• Armor-piercing shell damage vs. infantry increased.
• Active Protection System added for both IFVs.
• Thermal weapons introduced for passengers.
• Updated vehicle mesh and art to fit Battlefield 2042’s aesthetic.
• New coax weapon for Bradley.

Weapons & Equipment Loadout

Shared Loadout

• Primary: 25mm cannon
• Secondary (Bradley Only): Coax machine gun, Guided missile, APFSDS-T Sabot Shells
• TOW Launcher

Gunner Weapons

• New: HMG with Thermal Scope
• HMG

Equipment Slots

• Slot 1: Thermal Smoke, Active Armor, Improved Warhead
• Slot 2: New: Repair System, Active Protection System
• Slot 3: New: Stealth Package, Quick Reload, Maintenance, Proximity Scan

Ability Changes

Improved Warhead

• Damage boost: +25% to impact and blast damage.
• Vehicle armor weakened when equipped.
• Applies to all weapons, not just primary.

Stealth Package

• Hides vehicle from most spotting attempts.
• Blocks detection from thermal optics.
• Lock-on weapons take longer to target IFVs.

Maintenance

• Faster self-repair activation and regen rate.
• Fixes systemic damage quicker.

Quick Reload Package

• Applies to all weapons (previously primary only).
• Weapons like COAX have longer uptime before overheating.

Active Armor

• Applies to armor and all vehicle systems.
• Each system must take extra damage before breaking.

Guided Missile

• Now allows firing before lock-on completes.
• Tweaked lock-on criteria for better gameplay balance.

Additional Balance Updates

• Primary cannon impact damage increased (32 → 48).
• Improved IFV mobility (faster acceleration, better turning).
• Guided missiles no longer lock on air vehicles unless designated by teammates.
• Proximity scan now covers a 20m radius for both infantry and explosives.
• Updated FoV and zoom for IFV passengers.
• Ammo pool separation for primary cannon and AP shells.
• Health regen adjusted to match other vehicles in the same class.
• New minimap icons and UI elements for IFVs.

General Vehicle Fixes & Improvements

• New insertion cinematic for Pondhawk.
• Fixed Tunguska laser designation UI overlap.
• Better driving physics: Reduced instances of vehicles getting stuck.
• UI tweaks: Fixed issues with vehicle hints and first-person effects.
• Half-track wheels now have systemic damage in Portal.

Helicopter Adjustments

• AI soldiers now properly use Repair System abilities in UH-60.
• Stealth Helicopter’s suppressed gunner weapon no longer spots the vehicle.

Characters & Gadgets Fixes

• Custom color selections now apply correctly.
• Fixed M67 Grenade persistence issue (BF3).
• Spawn Beacon color updates correctly when changing squads.
• Updated Angel Loadout Crate tutorial video.
• Fixed SRAW resupply issue when revived by Irish.

Progression Updates

• Vehicle Disabled XP now specifies which part of the vehicle was disabled.

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 1.64 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free BF2042 update 1.64 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox One.