Holiday Protocol

Holiday Protocol is an event of Battlefield 2042 that was held between December 12, 2023 to January 9, 2024, and December 10, 2024 to January 7, 2025. It featured limited-time custom gamemode in each week including Rapid Strike, Attack of the Elves, Infantry Conquest Chaos and Pondhawk Superiority in 2023. In 2024, it featured Conquest Ascension, Rush XL, Breakthrough Chaos and Frontlines XL.

December 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024[]

"Get your squad together for some not-so-silent-nights on the battlefield. Live now until January 9, the Holiday Protocol event lets you dominate across four modes: Rapid Strike, Attack of the Elves, Infantry Conquest Chaos, and Pondhawk Superiority. Enjoy new cosmetics and earnable progression rewards as you sleigh your way across the battlefield."

— Website description

Missions[]

Week 1: December 12, 2023 - December 19, 2023[]

"Rapid Strike brings hardcore home for the holidays with a community-built experience from SgtPuggle01. Rapid Strike is a faster, deadlier, more realistic Conquest experience than ever before. Can you stay alive long enough to bleed the enemy dry?"

— In-game description

10 ribbons earned in any official game mode - No Pain, No Cane Charm
30 ribbons earned in any official game mode - 1 Hour XP Booster +100%
60 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Irish - Gift Wrapped Set

Week 2: December 19, 2023 - December 26, 2023[]

"The elves drank a bad batch of eggnog and are intoxicated with madness. Can the Santas outlast the elves and save the holidays before it's too late?"

— In-game description

10 ribbons earned in any official game mode - MD540 Nightbird - Little Blitzen Vehicle Skin
30 ribbons earned in any official game mode - 1 Hour XP Booster +100%
60 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Angel - Tree Topper Set

Week 3: December 26, 2023 - January 2, 2024[]

"This holiday season, the stockings are stuffed with chaos. Conquest goes boots on the ground with faster objective capture, bullets, respawn, equipment throwing, max run speed and no vehicles."

— In-game description

10 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Universal - Blitzen Vehicle Skin
30 ribbons earned in any official game mode - 1 Hour XP Booster +100%
60 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Angel - Dueltide Set

Week 4: January 2, 2024 - January 9, 2024[]

"Conquest transforms into a Pondhawk paradise. Equip your Grappling Hook, grab a handgun, and load out with C5 or your favorite rocket launcher - with inifinite gadget ammo. If your Pondhawk isn't unlocked yet, hop on your squadmate's and join the Pondemonium."

— In-game description

10 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Universal - Luminous Weapon Skin
30 ribbons earned in any official game mode - 1 Hour XP Booster +100%
60 ribbons earned in any official game mode - M1A5 - Big Nick Vehicle Skin

Store[]

AK-24 - The Nutcracker Weapon Skin - Free between December 19, 2023 to January 9, 2024

MAV - Stocking Stuffer Vehicle Skin - Free between December 26, 2023 to January 9, 2024

December 10, 2024 - January 7, 2025[]

"Gear up and spread some holiday fear! Experience the Holiday Protocol event Dec 10-Jan 7 and dominate across Conquest Ascension, Rush XL, Breakthrough Chaos, and Frontlines XL. Unwrap cosmetics, weekly FREE store items, and earnable progression rewards as you sleigh your way across the battlefield."

— Website description

Missions[]

Week 1: December 10, 2024 - December 17, 2024[]

"Fight directly or hold strategic locations to bleed the opposing force until they run out of reinforcements. Earn Ascension points to purchase vehicles."

— In-game description

45 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Universal - Luminous Weapon Skin
80 ribbons earned in any official game mode - EBAA Wildcat - Barometric Vehicle Skin

Week 2: December 17, 2024 - December 24, 2024[]

"Destroy or Defend the MCOMs in this Rush mode with a significantly larger player count."

— In-game description

45 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Irish - Gift Wrapped Set
80 ribbons earned in any official game mode - BSV-M - Airstream Weapon Skin

Week 3: December 24, 2024 - December 31, 2024[]

"Break through the bedlam in Breakthrough Chaos. Push or hold your objective with faster movement, redeploy, throw speed, vehicle call-ins, and 128 players."

— In-game description

45 ribbons earned in any official game mode - Angel - Tree Topper Set
80 ribbons earned in any official game mode - AH-64GX Apache Warchief - Crimson Cavalry Vehicle Skin

Week 4: December 31, 2024 - January 7, 2025[]

"Frontlines is a tug of war conflict where the contested frontline moves in both directions. Capture the objectives, advance to the enemy's HQ and destroy their MCOMs - now with 64 players."

— In-game description

45 ribbons earned in any official game mode - M1A5 - Big Nick Vehicle Skin
80 ribbons earned in any official game mode - AM40 - Extrajudicial Weapon Skin

Store[]

"Happy Holidays! When one door closes...break down the next. That's where they're hiding all the good stuff."

— Bundle description

Doorknockers - Week 1 Bundle - Free
- AK-24 - The Nutcracker Weapon Skin
- MAV - Stocking Stuffer Vehicle Skin

"The finest never go out of style. Unlock this Private Reserve for a collection of weapon skins themed after elite ops dominating battlefields all over the world."

— Bundle description

Private Reserve - Weapon Skins Bundle - 1,750 BFC
- SWS-10 - Aftershock Weapon Skin - 750 BFC
- LCMG - Ophidian Weapon Skin - 750 BFC
- MCS-880 - Royal Prerogative Weapon Skin - 750 BFC
- AC-42 - Rupture Weapon Skin - 750 BFC
- BFP.50 - Auric Toxin Weapon Skin - 500 BFC
- AK 5C - Ouroboros Piece Weapon Skin - 500 BFC

"We tried to decorate all the Rangers with lights, but it didn't quite take. Try lighting up your enemies instead."

— Bundle description

Doorknockers - Week 2 Bundle - Free
- MD540 Nightbird - Little Blitzen Vehicle Skin
- AK-24 - The Nutcracker Weapon Skin
- MAV - Stocking Stuffer Vehicle Skin

"Crash the party with a gift on us. It's the season for generosity, so leave the other side a surpeise they won't see coming."

— Bundle description

Doorknockers - Week 3 Bundle - Free
- MD540 Nightbird - Little Blitzen Vehicle Skin
- Angel - Dueltide Set
- AK-24 - The Nutcracker Weapon Skin
- MAV - Stocking Stuffer Vehicle Skin

"Everybody needs one. Blow away the holiday blues with a colorful pack of gear."

— Bundle description

Bug Out Bag Bundle - 1,000 BFC
- Irish - Kraken Set - 750 BFC
- Irish - Born Free Set - 750 BFC
- AM40 - Prisoner's Dilemma Weapon Skin - 500 BFC
- EBLC-Ram - Turbocharged Vehicle Skin - 500 BFC
- Twister Charm - 300 BFC

"Rush on in and take the hoard home. Thank you for spending another yeat with Battlefield 2042!"

— Bundle description

Doorknockers - Week 4 Bundle - Free
- MD540 Nightbird - Little Blitzen Vehicle Skin
- Angel - Dueltide Set
- AK-24 - The Nutcracker Weapon Skin
- MAV - Stocking Stuffer Vehicle Skin
- Universal - Blitzen Vehicle Skin

"A set for those ready to raid in the jungle, forest, and woodlands. Gear up and start the hunt todau."

— Bundle description

Treecutter Bundle - 1,000 BFC
- Boris - For the People Set - 750 BFC
- AM40 - Shattered Vision Weapon Skin - 500 BFC
- LCAA Hovercraft - Surveyor Vehicle Skin - 500 BFC
- Crawford - Strong-arm Set - 500 BFC
- Unsheathed Charm - 300 BFC

Gallery[]

2023[]

Battlefield 2042 - Season 6- Holiday Protocol