Battlefield 2042 features a huge maximum player count of 128 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions support half that at 64 players, which, in itself, is nothing to sniff at. Filling up all those slots is no small task, so does Battlefield 2042 have bots to make up player numbers? Here’s the lowdown on A.I. bots in online multiplayer matches, plus if there are offline bots to battle in a BF2042 single-player mode.
Battlefield 2042: Are there online and offline bots?
Battlefield 2042 has online bots. These BF2042 A.I. soldiers fill empty player slots in online multiplayer matches, though are unavailable offline without an active internet connection.
Bots help to preserve team balance and keep the action flowing in regular online multiplayer matches. Players can participate in Battlefield 2042 bot matches to practice, though these require an internet connection. There are no BF2042 offline bots as the new FPS is an always-online game.
Since there’s also no single-player story campaign, playing against online bots is the closest thing to a solo gameplay experience. Although it’s inconvenient, connecting to the servers will allow players to relive the glory days by participating in BF2042 bot matches against A.I. opponents.
During multiplayer sessions with other players, it’s easy to tell bots apart. Firstly, their somewhat routine and robotic behavior should be a dead giveaway almost immediately. Secondly, they tend to have a military rank followed by a full name — these stand in contrast to most player names. Lastly, by checking the in-game Battlefied 2042 scoreboard players can verify which enemies are bots by looking for the “[AI]” tag after their names.
For more on Battlefield 2042, find out how to report cheaters. It’s also possible to help level the playing field by disabling crossplay on all formats.
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