Battlefield 2042 Season 5 New Dawn: Release date, new map, trailer, and more

Battlefield 2042 Season 5's brand new trailer is finally here, and DICE has announced what to expect from New Dawn. With a brand new map, three weapons, a limited-time event, and more, the new season is offering a plethora of content for fans to explore. Released in November 2021, Battlefield 2042 has received many positive updates since. The experience this title offers now is unrecognizable from what it was when BF2042 was introduced.

The game's fourth season was launched in February 2023. Now the next season's official release date is upon us, and here is what's forthcoming.

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When does Battlefield 2042 Season 5 go live?

DICE has finally announced the release date for Season 5 New Dawn, and according to the officially launched trailer, the next season will drop on June 7. A brand new battle pass will also be activated on the same day. This time, players will be able to obtain five legendary skins via the battle pass, as well as many other items.

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Everything new coming to Battlefield 2042 Season 5

Battlefield 2042 Season 5 is introducing a brand new map named Reclaimed. DICE is yet to reveal more information about the map. However, by the looks of it, it will be winter themed. The next season is also bringing three new weapons with the update. Here is everything new in Season 5 New Dawn:

New map

• Reclaimed

New weapons

• GEW-46
• XCE BAR
• BFP.50

New experience

• Time-limited event - Veteran Kit assignments

Furthermore, the new season will update current gameplay aspects, including balancing various maps to make them favorable for both sides, nerfing some overpowered weapons while buffing several underused guns to widen the meta, and other gameplay tweaks to engage players.

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Will there be a new specialist in Battlefield 2042 Season 5?

DICE has confirmed that a new Specialist will not be added to Battlefield 2042 in Season 5. However, Dozer and Irish will be receiving overhauls as the developer claims they are underutilized.

Some changes include more mobility for Dozer while using the Ballistic Shield, allowing players "to strafe, rotate and pitch with your Ballistic Shield more quickly than previously."

For Irish, the trophy system will be able to recharge, allowing it to be used multiple times. After its first block, it will remain active for five seconds, deactivate for 7.5 seconds, and reactivate again.

The developer has given Season 5 New Dawn a tagline:

"Take on any foe. No matter their size. Be patient, No-Pat – a new dawn is soon upon us."

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Details about upcoming map Reclaimed in Season 5

Based in Czechia, the new map, Reclaimed, is an abandoned industrial facility. It is described by the Battlefield community manager as:

"Think of it more like, we’re returning to a zone from that era of Battlefield 3 and 4 (because it takes place in the same timeline).”

The map last saw combat in the "Battlefield 4 era" and will be an overgrown area. It is engulfed with vegetation because of the 2042 war that will prompt players to utilize both vehicle and infantry combat with a focus on teamplay that will lead them to victory.

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Quality of life changes coming to Battlefield 2042 with Season 5

As per the developers, some quality-of-life changes that will be introduced to the game in the upcoming season include:

• Evolving Vault Weapons
• Vehicle Loadout Rework
• Improving Dozer & Irish
• Squad Management & Squad Orders

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Battlefield 2042 has already gained back some of its lost fanbase with constant quality-of-life updates in the past couple of months. With a brand new season drawing near, it will be interesting to see how DICE leads the game forward. Follow Sportskeeda's Esports and Gaming section for more news related to Battlefield 2042.