Why Battlefield 2042’s Dead Space Collaboration is Bittersweet

Battlefield 2042 recently announced a surprising crossover with the popular Dead Space franchise, bringing horror to the first-person shooter. The collaboration is an unexpected addition to Battlefield 2042, and although exciting, it’s a bittersweet moment for both games.

The Battlefield 2042 and Dead Space crossover brings a horde mode called Outbreak to life within the game. In Outbreak, players are tasked with holding off the incoming horde in a time-limited match. This Dead Space event brings Battlefield 2042‘s Season 7 to a close, and with that, the end of an era for the latter.

Battlefield 2042 and Dead Space Offer One Last Hurrah

Battlefield 2042 Taking a Step Back

Battlefield 2042 has been a controversial entry in the Battlefield franchise. Released back in 2021, Battlefield 2042 was one of the most divisive games of the year, as many players were disappointed in the game’s state at launch. From a variety of bugs to a lack of established franchise features, Battlefield 2042 has been fighting to restore its reputation ever since its release. Despite these efforts, EA eventually made the decision earlier this year to make Season 7 Battlefield 2042‘s last major update, as the company would be moving its focus towards the next entry in the series.

As support for Battlefield 2042 ends, the Dead Space crossover will likely be one of the last major events arriving for the title. Despite promises from EA that Battlefield 2042 will continue to get occasional in-game events and updates, next week’s Dead Space event is a big reminder that the game will stop receiving official seasons.

Hope For More Dead Space

Last year’s Dead Space remaster brought the iconic sci-fi horror title back to life with a fresh coat of paint. The remaster made the game more horrifying and gruesome than ever, and it was well-received by many longtime players and newcomers. However, rumors have suggested that a Dead Space 2 remake is unlikely due to EA being disappointed in the game’s sales. Although EA quickly shot these rumors down, no news of Dead Space 2 has made some lose hope of more remasters in the future.

There has been a demand for more Dead Space, and although it’s interesting to see the game collaborate with Battlefield 2042, it’s not exactly the return many were hoping for. With no news of more Dead Space in sight, it seems like this crossover is the only Dead Space content players will get for a while. Although there could be an announcement of a Dead Space 2 remake any day, it currently doesn’t feel likely, and that could make this collaboration sting a little bit.

Battlefield 2042’s Rocky Road

Through the years, Battlefield 2042 has worked to bring the game to players’ standards. The game was able to redeem itself in some aspects with updates, but it seems like Battlefield 2042 will be a one-off title in the long-running franchise.

As the game’s complicated legacy begins to come to a close, this crossover with Dead Space is intriguing. This may not be the new Dead Space content many were hoping for, but it is at least an extra dose of sci-fi horror to keep busy with until more Dead Space news hopefully sees the light of day. Despite Battlefield 2042‘s struggles, choosing such a bold crossover event after its final season is a fun change of pace.

Battlefield 2042

Released

November 19, 2021

Publisher(s)

Electronic Arts

Genre(s)

First-Person Shooter

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

N/A

X|S Enhanced

Yes

File Size Xbox Series

84 GB (June 2023)

Platforms That Support Crossplay

PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S and PS4 & Xbox One

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