Battlefield 2042's update 5.0.1 launched recently, and it brought many balance changes to fan-favorite weapons like the M416 and RM68, forcing competitive players to look for other assault rifles. Battlefield 2042's update 5.0.1 does not bring any new content to the game, but it mixed up the game's meta and fixed many issues hindering players' experience.
Battlefield 2042 launched in 2021, and since then, many fans have been enjoying the futuristic experience that it offers. The game's launch was not perfect according to fans, but the developers at DICE have worked hard since then to repair and improve the experience many players have been enjoying for the last few months. Battlefield 2042 players have received a lot of content since the game's release, and the developers are not done with it, as recently a new season was confirmed for Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042's update 5.0.1 went live on June 21 and brought many changes to the game. Besides the fixes implemented to AI soldiers, gadgets, and game modes, the update made some balance changes to fan-favorite weapons like the M416, RM68, and MTAR21. According to the patch notes, the ROM68's bullet velocity decreased from 790 to 700, and the 4HK range was also decreased by 10 meters on the Standard and High Power ammo while removed from the CQB ammo type. The MTAR21 also received a similar change, as DICE removed 4HK capabilities from the weapon. Battlefield 2042's new season launched recently, so the game's developer could have performed these changes to encourage players to test the new rifles added to the title.
The M416 also received some changes, as the game's developer increased the weapon's damage from 18 to 22 at 50 meters and from 15 to 18 at 75 meters and beyond, making it a better assault rifle at medium to long ranges. The M416 is one of the best Battlefield 2042 Portal weapons, and now players can compete more evenly against the futurist alternatives that Battlefield 2042 offers.
Unfortunately for many Battlefield 2042 players, update 5.0.1 also implemented a few changes to the SFARM-GL, AK24, and AEK. All these weapons received a nerf regarding their accuracy as DICE increased their dispersion rate by 9%, making them more inaccurate at longer ranges, something that will affect most players as the SFARM-GL is one of the most popular weapons in Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042 Update 5.0.1 Patch Notes
AI Soldiers
- We’ve once again told the troops to get back to work on the Prologue, and they’ll now correctly spawn in and support you as intended.
Gadgets
- Fixed an issue causing some missiles and grenades to appear offset from the weapon while moving and firing.
- Fixed an issue that caused the SPH Explosive Launcher's projectile to detonate immediately if the attached player had died.
Modes
- Fixed an issue that resulted in the Capture Objective Indicator not correctly appearing whilst an objective is being captured.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the ability to equip unlocks received during a match.
Specialists
Dozer
- Fixed an issue that resulted in Dozer’s Ballistic Shield not correctly playing the heavy hit animation when he takes direct damage from heavy projectiles such as rockets.
- Fixed an issue that was allowing bullets to go through Dozer's Ballistic Shield based on what point in time you joined the server.
Soldiers
- Fixed an issue that made spotting air vehicles above objectives difficult to perform.
- Fixed an issue that could sometimes reward you with assists on your kills, or assists on teammates (or even on yourself, but not the Penguins. Stop trying to hurt them!)
Weapons
- Fixed an issue that caused Subsonic ammunition on the DM7, AM40, and M5A3 to muzzle flash when equipped with a Suppressor
RM68
- RM68 Bullet Speed lowered from 790 to 700
- We have lowered the 4HK range on the following Ammo types:
- Standard Ammo reduced from 40m > 30m
- High Power ammo reduced from 50m > 40m
- 4HK range has been removed from CQB Ammo
M416
- M416 damage increased from 18 to 22 at 50m.
- M416 damage increased from 15 to 18 at 75m and beyond.
MTAR21
- 4HK range capabilities have been removed from the MTAR21.
Dispersion & Accuracy
- Following your feedback, we are making further adjustments to the dispersion of several Assault Rifles with an intent to compress the top and lowest performers for a more balanced weapon offering.
- Max dispersion increased by 9% for AK24, SFARM-GL, and AEK
- Max dispersion lowered by 8% for AC42, M16A3, M416, and MTAR21
- Lowered the delay to dispersion reset from 0.2s to 0.1s.
Vehicles
- Fixed an issue for the CAV-Brawler unlock requirement that did not properly count teammates deploying on your MAV or EBLC-Ram
- Fixed an issue that caused the wave lines from the Detection Pulse to not be drawn on the minimap when inside the vehicle using the ability
- If a vehicle is hacked at the same moment as activating the CWP, the cooldown will now be reset.
Battlefield 2042 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
