Ahead of Battlefield 2042's release later this month, EA DICE has shed some light on its post-launch plans for the game. In a recent blog post on the official Battlefield website, EA claims that the launch of Battlefield 2042 is "just the beginning," adding that it "takes a new approach to live service" with "a commitment to a new content," as well as "A goal to enhance the Battlefield experience through seasons that will continue to change the world" of the game. The post confirms that the first season of Battlefield 2042 won't begin until 2022. An exact date is not given, but when it begins, players can apparently expect "a new Specialist, new Battle Pass and Portal content," and maybe even new sites to discover. see the story of Battlefield 2042 continue to unfold.” The post doesn't go into anything more specific than that of season 1, but it does say that more details will be released "early next year." In the meantime, when the game launches this month, players will be able to participate in a pre-season. This will include weekly missions and rewards, as well as limited time modes and "Battlefield Portal experiences." While the first season of Battlefield 2042 doesn't begin until 2022, EA has planned for the game's first year of live service content. During this year there will be four seasons in total, "with four battle passes, four new specialists and new locations, as well as fresher content." EA also promises ongoing updates to the Battlefield Portal that it says will "give players more ways to create and share new Battlefield experiences with the world."