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Battlefield 2042 Gets Mass Effect Crossover Event and New Update This Week

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez06/17/20253 Mins Read
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Battlefield 2042 is launching Update 8.9.0 this week, bringing a slew of weapon changes and bug fixes. But the biggest news? The fight is going galactic with a new Mass Effect crossover event! The Battlefield 2042 Mass Effect Event will run from June 17 to July 1, 2025, players can grab exclusive Mass Effect content through purchasable bundles and progression rewards.

Battlefield 2042 Mass Effect Event Will Include:

Beyond the bundles, players can earn three Mass Effect cosmetics through event progression, including a legendary weapon skin inspired by the iconic M8 Avenger assault rifle.

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  • Galactic Bundle – 1750 BFC: For those who want to carve their legacy among the stars.
  • Scoped & Dropped Bundle – 2000 BFC: Get the best gear in the galaxy for any mission.
  • Citadel Bundle – 3000 BFC: This package contains all cosmetics for the Mass Effect crossover event.

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Alongside the Mass Effect event, Battlefield 2042 players can also jump into Conquest Ascension. This new experience introduces “Ascension tactics” with added crawl and squad spectating mechanics, aiming to provide a fresh way to train for future warfare.

Update 8.9.0 also brings a significant number of weapon changes. A notable addition is the Underloaded Magazine, a new magazine attachment. This standard issue magazine holds fewer bullets but offers faster and easier handling. Players will need to weigh the benefits of improved weapon handling against reduced sustained damage output.

Finally, new game modes have been added to Portal, expanding the custom game options. These include Control, Shutdown, Strike Team, and Killswitch. Additionally, the Stadium map has been added to Custom Conquest.

Battfield 2042 Update 8.9.0 is also bringing big and small changes.

All of the weapons below will be refined and adjusted. You can check out the developer blog published by the Battlefield 2042 team for full notes.

  • ACW-R
  • A-91
  • M416
  • AEK-971:M16A3
  • MTAR-21
  • AKS-74u
  • P90
  • PP-2000
  • XM8 LMG
  • Type 88 LMG
  • M240B
  • M60E4
  • RPK-74M
  • M39 EMR
  • SVD
  • GOL Sniper Magnum
  • MP443
  • M93R

Gameplay Flow & Social is also getting updated in 8.9.0

  • Fixed a bug where the inventory HUD would show the wrong attachments equipped on guns when going into the customization screen and customizing your gun for the next spawn, while already spawning in.
  • Fixed an issue where Equip and View Bundle used the same button after purchasing a skin that is part of a bundle.
  • Fixed off-centered icons in the Deploy Screen for certain languages.
  • Fixed a bug where the friends list in-game would show the wrong game mode being played when in the Control game mode.
  • Fixed a bug where the Xbox rich presence would show the wrong game mode when a friend played King of the Hill.
  • Fixed a bug where no indicator on the friends list would show what mode friends were playing, preventing users from clicking and joining them via the friend list.

For a complete breakdown of all the changes, players can check out the full update here.

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