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Hazard Zone is a gamemode featured in Battlefield 2042 as a "high-stakes" multiplayer experience for up to 8 squads (6 for last-gen consoles) of 4 players. The mode challenges squads of players to retrieve objectives known as Data Drives dropped into the battlefield via capsule from low Earth orbiting satellites. Complicating matters are the presence of Occupying Forces with their own objectives, and rival squads vying for the same intel.
As of May 2022, DICE stated that development for new content in Hazard Zone has been stopped but the mode still receives minor quality of life changes.[1]
Overview[]
Battles take place in the same maps used for "All Out Warfare". Data Drives in drive capsules are marked on the map. After retrieving drives, a single MV-38 Condor arrives to extract the first squad it makes contact with. Additional satellites will fall in the zone during battle, providing more data drives for retrieval. A second MV-38 will perform final extraction before the weather turns against them. Unlike other gamemodes, players have only a two chances to deploy for themselves if killed (Second Chance redeployment if squad is killed before first extraction), with limited opportunities for revival.
Enemy Occupying Forces troops (from the RU faction) are scattered around the map, typically guarding Data Drive pods. Additional Occupying Forces may parachute onto the map randomly, as well as enemy LATV4 Recons appearing and driving around the map. Occasionally there may be a large cache of Data Drives in 4 drive capsules guarded by an Occupying Forces T28 tank. The tank may wander away from the drive capsules, that is your opportunity to get the data drives.
Laptop Uplinks are scattered throughout the map, providing its user with additional help:
- Support Uplink - Calls in a Ranger drone
- Vehicle Uplink - Calls in an LATV4 scout vehicle
- Redeploy Uplink - Calls in a (previously fallen) squad member
Successfully completing matches will reward players with progression toward unique Player Cards or Tags. Special Player Cards are also unlocked by performing consecutive extractions with the same Specialist to earn an Extraction Streaks.
Loadouts[]
Weapons and gadgets used in the gamemode are purchased through the in-game currency, Dark Market Credits (DMC). DMC is rewarded by successfully extracting drives or killing enemy players or bots. Players may only purchase the weapons and gadgets they have unlocked in the All-Out Warfare mode for use in Hazard Zone. Weapon customization may only be done prior to the start of a match. Purchased weapons and gadgets do not carry over to subsequent rounds.
Tactical Upgrades[]
A selection of Tactical Upgrades are available to squad members before the start of a match. While several of them are available for free, higher rarities must be purchased with DMC. Initially, only two Tactical Upgrades may be chosen at a time with 0 Extraction Streak. Earning Extraction Streaks unlocks additional Tactical Upgrade slots. Tactical Upgrades are available in three rarities: Common, Rare, and Epic.
Image | Name | Description | Cost (DMC) |
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Starting Armor | Start with +20 Armor. | Free | |
Negotiated Bounty | 50% additional credits for kills on Occupying Forces. | Free | |
Data Storage | Data Drive carry capacity increased by +2. | 100 | |
Ammo Increase I | Additional +1 magazine for primary weapon. | 100 | |
Throwable Increase I | Increase carried Throwables by +2. | 100 | |
Squad Redeploy | Bring back killed squad mates. Can only be used once. | 200 | |
Faster Healing I | Heal 50% faster. | 200 | |
Biometric Scanning | Spot enemies and Mark Data Drives for 100% longer. | 200 | |
Loadout Insurance | Should you fall in battle, reimburses 50% of Loading and Tactical Upgrade costs. | 200 | |
Insider Information | Reveal Data Capsule drop locations 60 seconds before they land. | 200 | |
Ammo Increase II | Additional +3 magazine for primary weapon. | 600 | |
Throwable Increase II | Increase carried Throwables by +3 | 600 | |
Faster Healing II | Heal 100% faster. | 600 | |
Table Deal | 100% additional credits reward for extracted Data Drives. | 600 |
Weapons[]
Type | Weapon Name | Cost (DMC) |
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Default | Factory M5A3 | Free |
G57 | Free | |
SMG | PBX-45 | 200 |
PP-29 | 300 | |
MP9 | 300 | |
K30 | 400 | |
P90 | 300 | |
AKS-74U | 300 | |
PP-2000 | 200 | |
Assault | M5A3 | 300 |
AK-24 | 400 | |
SFAR-M GL | 500 | |
AC-42 | 600 | |
AM40 | 300 | |
M16A3 | 300 | |
ACW-R | 500 | |
A-91 | 400 | |
M416 | 300 | |
MTAR-21 | 400 | |
LMG | LCMG | 300 |
Avancys | 400 | |
PKP-BP | 400 | |
M60E4 | 300 | |
XM8 | 300 | |
M240B | 400 | |
Marksman | DM7 | 500 |
SVK | 600 | |
VCAR | 300 | |
BSV-M | 500 | |
M39 EMR | 600 | |
Sniper | SWS-10 | 500 |
DXR-1 | 700 | |
NTW-50 | 1,000 | |
GOL Sniper | 700 | |
Utility | MCS-880 | 100 |
GVT 45-70 | 150 | |
12M Auto | 200 | |
Ghostmaker R10 | 200 | |
Rorsch MK-4 | 300 | |
NVK-S22 | 150 | |
Secondary | MP28 | 50 |
M44 | 100 | |
PF51 | 150 | |
NVK-P125 | 100 | |
M1911 | 50 | |
MP412 REX | 100 | |
M93R | 100 |
Gadgets[]
Type | Gadget Name | Cost (DMC) |
---|---|---|
Throwables | Frag Grenade | Free |
Smoke Grenade | 100 | |
EMP Grenade | 100 | |
Incendiary Grenade | 150 | |
Concussion Grenade | 100 | |
Throwing Knife | 50 | |
Gadgets | Intel Scanner | 200 |
Smoke GL | 100 | |
Anti-Tank Mine | 50 | |
Ammo Crate | 200 | |
Recoilless M5 | 200 | |
Medical Crate | 100 | |
IBA Armor Plate | Free | |
C5 Explosive | 100 | |
Prox Sensor | 200 | |
SOFLAM | 50 |
Gallery[]
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Videos[]
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External links[]
- "Battlefield Briefing: Exploring Battlefield Hazard Zone" - EA
- "Hazard Zone Explained" - Flakfire, YouTube
Trivia[]
- The backside of Dark Market credits read "Fortis Est Non Pertubaris In Rebus Asperis" which is latin for "the strong do not falter in adversity". This is a well known quote of wisdom and philosophy.
- Oz's symbol can be seen on the side of the exfiltration osprey. This symbol is also seen on the top of the ospreys that fire at the Exodus in the Exodus short film.