Hungry for some new Battlefield 2042 gameplay and info? EA knows this, as the publisher has released a 4-in-1 Battlefield 2042 Specialists overview video, where we not only see new gameplay, but four Specialists’ abilities as well!
Check out the short video below, as well as the in-depth look at each’s Specialist’s overview (written and listed in order of appearance):
Webster Mackay
Class: Assault
Place of Birth: Canada
Specialty: Grappling Hook – Fires a rope that attaches to surfaces. When attached, the rope is retracted and the player gets pulled towards the attach point.
Trait: Nimble – Allows the player to move more quickly while aiming down sights, further enhancing their speed-related advantages.
Story:
Outdoorsman. Nomad. Soldier. Mackay is an ass-kicker with a conscience. Following his father’s footsteps, Mackay joined the Canadian military in his teens. At the height of his military career, he was a member of Joint Task Force 2 as a part of a counter-terrorism unit.
After retiring from the military, he followed his dreams of exploring and living off the grid. Now, this Assault soldier fights for the Non-Patriated to make right a regret from his military days.
Maria Falck
Class: Support
Place of Birth: Germany
Specialty: S21 Syrette Pistol – Fires a syringe at friendlies to provide healing. If fired at an enemy, the syringe will do damage.
Trait: Combat Surgeon – Allows the player to return downed allies to combat with full health when reviving.
Story:
A veteran Support, Maria Falck, has a strong will that cannot be shaken by danger, fear, or rank. A skilled medic, she served in the German army for six years, touring North Africa and the Middle East – in an effort to bring a positive impact upon the world
Now, she searches for her missing son, David, after hearing that he may have become involved with a No-Pat group.
Pyotr “Boris” Guskovsky
Class: Engineer
Place of Birth: Russia
Specialty: SG-36 Sentry System – Automatically spots and engages enemy targets detected within a certain area.
Trait: Sentry Operator – Spots the enemy target when the sentry gun locks on to the enemy in question.
Story:
Self-motivated and self-fulfilling, Boris seeks to acquire power and control in a chaotic world. While his leadership skills may be a bit aggressive to some, there is no denying his skills in the field.
This Russian-born Engineer is a very experienced weapons expert on the Task Force, particularly when it comes to defensive tactics, although his true attachment to the team is suspect. Nevertheless, Boris is trusted to get the job done, albeit with maximum collateral damage.
Wikus “Casper” Van Daele:
Class: Recon
Place of Birth: South Africa
Specialty: OV-P Recon Drone – Spots nearby moving targets and can disorient enemies by using EMP blasts. Can also be used to designate targers for lock-on weapons.
Trait: Sentry Movement Sensor – Alerts the player to approaching enemies, both while boots on the ground and when piloting the Recon Drone.
Story:
Recon soldier Wikus is a loner – and the unflappable, calm presence on the Task Force. A former intelligence-gathering operative in South Africa, Wikus is a master of camouflage and long-range engagement.
After stumbling onto a conspiracy involving a senior officer that put the lives of those of his unit and local civilians in danger, Wikus was falsely accused of murder and fled the country. He aligned himself with the No-Pats in hopes of being able to return home one day if there is still a home to return to.
The first Specialist to get the spotlight treatment is none other than Irish from Battlefield 4, which you can watch in full here.
It looks like we’ll be getting more Specialist blow outs soon, and once we do, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Battlefield 2042 is set for release this October 22 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.