Summary
A fan-favorite setting for a war FPS has been realized inBattlefield 2042with a player designing a custom game mode modeled after Vietnam. The Vietnam-inspired map is available viaBattlefield 2042’s Portal game mode and can be used for multiplayer matches.
The Battlefield Portal mode, a part ofBattlefield 2042, enables players to tweak gameplay presets and create custom multiplayer game modes with their own weapons, vehicles, maps, and more and share them with the community. There’s notable room to experiment for users with the mode featuring maps from previousBattlefieldtitles. Over the years, creative fans have built intriguing game modes, such as one thatgaveBattlefieldaCall of Duty: Warzone-like makeover.
In a popular Reddit post, user OzMaister shared an action-packed clip of a custom game mode, titled “Vietnam Rush,” curated in response to the highly popularVietnam setting in war games. The adrenaline-pumping video depicts players facing off against each other on a lush green map with marshy, uneven terrain. Moreover, the map features patches of tall grass throughout, offering plenty of hiding spots, and also sports several identical wooden houses.
Apparently, this custom game mode was built using theRush preset inBattlefield 2042, which revolves around players taking the role of attackers or defenders and requires them to destroy or protect multiple stations throughout the map, respectively. According to the OP, the custom game mode is available for players to try using the code, “ABQHW3.” In the comments, several players praised OP’s Vietnam-inspired mode while criticizing the developer’s underwhelming support for Portal, which arguably holds the potential for paving the way for more such custom modes. A user called the Portal mode “a missed opportunity” and further added, “The concept and mode is awesome but EA/DICE is not giving it the updates it deserves.”
Battlefield 2042 and Its Tribulations
Reminiscing aboutBattlefield 2042’s launch in 2021, there are more negatives than positives that come into mind. Due to the game being riddled with issues at launch, it received overall poor reviews from fans and critics alike. Within months of rolling out,Battlefield 2042saw its player count plummetingsharply as the game started falling out of favor. As a result, it eventually ended up being one of the more forgettable entries in the otherwise popularBattlefieldfranchise. On the contrary, the game’s Portal mode, which was added post launch, has fared comparatively better.
While Portal may not be receiving the desired amount of developer support anymore, it is worth noting that the game is currently nearing the end of its cycle, withSeason 7 confirmed to beBattlefield 2042’s last. Fans can hope that the next entry will inheritBattlefield 2042’s Portal mode and possibly improve upon it.
Battlefield 2042
WHERE TO PLAY
Battlefield 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. With the help of a cutting-edge arsenal, engage in intense, immersive multiplayer battles.Lead your team to victory in both large all-out warfare and close-quarters combat on maps from the world of 2042 and classic Battlefield titles. Find your playstyle in class-based gameplay and take on several experiences comprising elevated versions of Conquest and Breakthrough. Explore Battlefield Portal, a platform where players can discover, create, and share unexpected battles from Battlefield’s past and present.This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items.
