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Battlefield 1942

by Digital Illusions CE · published by Aspyr Media

Released September 10, 2002 on PC and Mac.

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About Battlefield 1942

Building upon and vastly refining the ideas from Codename Eagle, Battlefield 1942 let players engage in infantry combat and get behind the wheel of a variety of vehicles from submarines to battleships and bombers. The game introduced the signature Battlefield rock-paper-scissors gameplay, as well as the exciting “Battlefield Moments” people refer to when talking about their unique and unscripted experiences within the multiplayer game.

Release dates by platform

PCNASeptember 10, 2002 · Out now
PCEUSeptember 20, 2002 · Out now
MacNAJune 28, 2004 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score80275 ratings on IGDB

Battlefield 1942 FAQ

When did Battlefield 1942 come out?

Battlefield 1942 was released on September 10, 2002 for PC and Mac.

Is Battlefield 1942 on PlayStation 5?

No. Battlefield 1942 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is Battlefield 1942 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Battlefield 1942 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is Battlefield 1942 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Battlefield 1942 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.

Who is making Battlefield 1942?

Battlefield 1942 is developed by Digital Illusions CE and published by Aspyr Media and Electronic Arts.

Is Battlefield 1942 multiplayer?

Yes. Battlefield 1942 supports single player and multiplayer.

Battlefield series

26 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Battlefield 19422002
  2. Battlefield Vietnam2004
  3. Battlefield 22005
  4. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat2005
  5. Battlefield 21422006
  6. Battlefield: Bad Company2008
  7. Battlefield Heroes2009
  8. Battlefield 19432009
  9. Battlefield: Bad Company 22010
  10. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Digital Deluxe Edition2010
  11. Battlefield Play4Free2011
  12. Battlefield 32011
  13. Battlefield 3: Limited Edition2011
  14. Battlefield 42013
  15. Battlefield Hardline2015
  16. Battlefield 12016
  17. Battlefield 1: Revolution2017
  18. Battlefield V: Deluxe Edition2018
  19. Battlefield V2018
  20. Battlefield V: Definitive Edition2020
  21. Battlefield 20422021
  22. Battlefield 2042: Gold Edition2021
  23. Battlefield 2042: Ultimate Edition2021
  24. Battlefield 62025
  25. Battlefield REDSEC2025
  26. Battlefield MobileTBA

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