Battlefield 2042 will receive the long-awaited 3.2 update next week, which will divide specialists into broad groups according to their tasks in battle. Yes, the old class system is coming to Battlefield 2042 and redefining how these task forces are equipped. This also makes it easier for players to immediately recognize which tasks a particular specialist is suitable for.
The classification system specializes the specialists
There are now four classes in total, into which the existing specialists have been divided. These are Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon. Each class has special passive abilities, a fixed class-specific gadget, and other usable gadgets. So you can no longer choose every specialist with every gadget and are now a bit more limited. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because it gives the various specialists better opportunities to fulfill their role in combat. However, you still have a free choice of weapons. With some weapons, however, the classes have each received a certain bonus and should motivate you to select this weapon type.
We have listed for you which specialists belong to which category, what their most important tasks are in combat and which gadgets the classes use:
Assault
- Specialists: Mackay, Dozer, Sundance and Zain
- Weapon Passives: Three additional magazines, Assault Rifles
- Class Gadget: Med Pen
- Other Gadgets: Smoke Launcher, IBA Armor Plate, C5 Explosive, M18 Claymore
- Throwables: Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade, Conc. Grenade, throwing knife, incendiary grenade
- Role: These specialists are always on the front lines and are particularly well-armed for close-range combat. They take out enemies, storm objects and help their squad break through enemy defenses, even taking on tanks when they get too close to their own team.
pioneer
- Specialists: Boris, Crawford and Lis
- Weapon Passives: Improved accuracy while crouching or prone, LGMs
- Class Gadget: Repair Tool
- Other Gadgets: AT Mine, Recoiless M5, FXM-33 AA Missle, FGM-148 Javelin, EOD BOT, C5 Explosive
- Thrown Items: Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade, EMP Grenade, Incendiary Grenade
- Task: The engineers are incredibly important when you go to war with vehicles. These specialists provide space and repairs for the tactical vehicles. You can also cripple enemy tanks and support your team with equipment that will help them gain control of specific points.
support soldier
- Specialists: Falck, Angel and Irish
- Weapon Passives: Faster weapon draws, SMGs
- Class Gadget: Defibrillator
- Other Gadgets: Ammo Crate, Health Crate, Smoke Launcher, M18 Claymore
- Thrown Items: Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade, EMP Grenade, Incendiary Grenade
- Task: The supporters keep their team alive and can both attack and defend. They provide their comrades with resources of all kinds – from ammunition to special equipment.
spotter
- Specialists: Paik, Casper and Rao
- Weapon Passives: Constant and instant scope, Sniper
- Class Gadget: Insertion Beacon
- Other Gadgets: T-UGS, Proximity Sensor, C5 Explosive, SOFLAM, Tracer Dart, M18 Claymore
- Throwables: Frag Grenade, Smoke Grenade, EMP Grenade, Incendiary Grenade, Throwing Knives
- Task: With these specialists you can also inflict damage from afar. You have a good overview of the battlefield and strategic skills. They avoid direct confrontations with enemy soldiers and provide information about the enemy’s movements
