Battlefield 2042 PS5 Tech Test Cancelled; Cites “Critical Issue Identified”

Battlefield 2042 PS5 Tech Test

While those on PC are already playing Battlefield 2042’s Tech Test, it seems Xbox gamers will be the lone console who’ll be able to experience it before the beta begins, as the Battlefield 2042 PS5 Tech Test has been officially cancelled!

Those who were invited, and managed to get in, you should be receiving an email like the one pictured below. It mentions of a “critical issue identified” as the main cause of the Battlefield 2042 PS5 Tech Test cancellation. Check out the image in full sent over to MP1st:

That’s a bummer. Thankfully, there is a beta incoming next month for all platforms which includes PS4 and PS5. Speaking of the Tech Test, loads of info has surfaced for it so far! Not only have we posted loads of gameplay from the PC version, but we also posted a lot of info about it straight from those who played it. Having said that, remember: the impressions are from an earlier build, and as such, don’t treat or look at it as the final version of BF2042.

Battlefield 2042 will be released this October 22 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

If you have a news tip, you can reach us by sending us an email (tips@mp1st.com).

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Triton
Triton
2 years ago

Not suprised the PS5 cant handle this game.

SleepyJoeStoleTheShow
SleepyJoeStoleTheShow
Reply to  Triton
2 years ago

I don’t care for the PS5 but let’s not pretend Battlefield has been technically impressive. It hasn’t been for a very long time. The games are so buggy its amazing they can keep of the balancing act of screwups.

Ryan Davidson
Ryan Davidson
Reply to  Triton
2 years ago

Yeah im sure it will be totally better on the Xbox where it will end up releasing on gamepass so that it sells zero copies on the system….Just like RE8 which sold 90% of PS consoles and just 10% on the welfare console, Dark Alliance which sold 80% of PS consoles and 20% on the welfare machine…..

It was so awesome that M$ launched a console with ZERO first party games and still 9 months later has released ZERO first party games….$500 sounds awesome for something nothing but BC and third party gamepass.

Bimmy
Bimmy
Reply to  Ryan Davidson
2 years ago

Its not releasing on gamepass, and Battlefield has sold well on Xbox before. Nice try though

Plus they just released MSFS last month, which was a first party title, and they have Forza and Halo coming up. Can you hide your blatant fanboyism? Lmao

Doomslayer
Doomslayer
Reply to  Bimmy
2 years ago

Lmao stop throwing all of those facts at him he’s gonna get overwhelmed.

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  Ryan Davidson
2 years ago

You mean the “welfare console” that has better specs for the same price? Also, RE8 wasn’t and still isn’t on Gamepass because Sony paid Capcom to keep it off of Gamepass (cause they can’t compete with it).

Triton
Triton
Reply to  Ryan Davidson
2 years ago

You make no sense for anyone.

Just like it makes no sense to buy a $0n¥ Playstation 5.

Barry Harden
Barry Harden
Reply to  Triton
2 years ago

PS5 is outselling Xbox right now and PS4’s currently has a user base over 100 Million units worldwide. That alone will entice any publisher to ensure they have a good release. If they put out a half-assed release you can bet EA would lost money on that and other future titles plus EA Play will lose subscriptions.

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  Barry Harden
2 years ago

Actually the most recently available sales numbers put the Xbox Series consoles in the lead for June. And honestly at this point comparing sales numbers of consoles is dumb because both companies are selling every last console they can possibly produce. Whichever side sells more just managed to make more.

Triton
Triton
Reply to  Barry Harden
2 years ago

Too bad the PS4 is pretty much irrelevant and we all know Xbox has much better support for last gen games.
Sony is about to phase off its old hardware, because they believe more in generations than service towards their customers.
Meanwhile Xbox is clearly supporting gamers better by releasing on multiple platforms, so you can enjoy their games even while in between console generations.

Friendly Dude
Friendly Dude
2 years ago

The “critical issue” being Uncle Phil paid them off because the Xbox corpse has nothing going for it.

Retro
Retro
Reply to  Friendly Dude
2 years ago

Cry

SleepyJoeStoleTheShow
SleepyJoeStoleTheShow
Reply to  Friendly Dude
2 years ago

It’s video games, dork. Not a conspiracy theory. The only money trading hands here is AAA straight to bought and paid for reviewers. Across the board.

YOUDIEMOFO
YOUDIEMOFO
Reply to  Friendly Dude
2 years ago

You’ve obviously got personal issues

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  Friendly Dude
2 years ago

Loosen that tin foil hat bro it’s cutting off your circulation.

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  Friendly Dude
2 years ago

When you downvote people with your alt accounts it’s best to space it out so it actually appears somewhat legit. Pro tip.

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
2 years ago

PS5 can’t handle it lmao

lupus
lupus
Reply to  Tyrant T-103
2 years ago

it works on the xbox because its gotta work on the xbox series s not the series x. no point getting the x, no developer is gonna make two games for the same console, so they’re gonna make inferior games so the series s can cope.

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  lupus
2 years ago

Except many developers already have so that argument falls on its face. Good try though.

lupus
lupus
Reply to  Tyrant T-103
2 years ago

Only for the transition period from last gen to next gen which has always been the case, but is not sustainable. Major developers including activision and ea have already confirmed that they will be making games for the s not the x because of this issue in the future…google it. Sorry about that brick wall you just walked into lmfao…douche bag!

Tyrant T-103
Tyrant T-103
Reply to  lupus
2 years ago

Whatever you have to tell yourself to feel better fanboy. Do you check under your bed for Phil Spencer at night? Lmao. Blocked.

Hirox
Hirox
2 years ago

What do we have so far?

* Spiderman hard drive issue
* need factory reset to fix console issue
* don’t place your PS5 up-side-down issue
* some settings in the Settings you shouldn’t choose issue
* lack Quick Resume (byproduct of Xbox Virtual Machine)
* Sony has to keep buying PS4/5/6/7/8 core and keep asking devs to test on’em going forward issue
* no XPA (it’s why I can install some of my purchase on Alienware, Surface or AyaNeo and on-the-go even during flights)
* no mipmap modding
* no auto HDR
* PS and j-third-party-games are destroying Japan-console-market issue (the reason why j-devs had to go to Steam around 2013, the reason why j-AAA-publishers had to start working with Xbox since 2020, the reason why Sony j-studio is closed and LV5 US had to be closed)
* Abandoned technical issue
* Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 technical issue
* Assassin’s Creed Valhalla save file issue
* many 1st party games got delayed
* and more…

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