Battlefield 2042 Gets Santa-Themed Content After All with “Attack of the Elves” Mode

As many a Christmas special has taught us, you simply can't proceed Santa down, and information technology turns out St. Nick and his elves will exist invading Battlefield 2042 afterwards all. As we reported earlier this month, Battlefield 2042 players worked themselves into a lather when a Santa-themed skin for Specialist Boris was discovered by dataminers. A scrap Grinchy, sure, but it'due south understandable that some weren't thrilled nearly Battlefield 2042 going the Fortnite route with wacky tonally-clashing skins. The official Battleground Twitter account would somewhen stride in, saying the skin in question likely wouldn't be used, while also warning cosmetics for single-time use in special modes may likewise be in the works.

Well, we now know why that warning was issued, as "Attack of the Elves" mode has just gone alive in Battlefield 2042. This infection-mode style pits a team of Santas wielding Christmas-themed LCMGs confronting a horde of elves toting grappling hooks and stabby candy canes. Both sides will sport festive skins, but they're different than the one that leaked earlier and are restricted to the new fashion. Nevertheless, fans that were hoping they had dodged the Santa bullet are less than thrilled.

Two new featured experiences are now live in #BattlefieldPortal

"1942 vs 2042 Conquest"
🪖 64p conquest mode.
🗺️ 1942 and 2042 maps.

"Attack of the Elves"
🧟 32p infection fashion, first to l.
🎅 Team Santa vs Team Elves.
🗺️ 1942, BC2, BF3 and 2042 maps.
🗓️ Until January half-dozen, 2022. motion picture.twitter.com/DmmACiv1Hs

— Battlefield Message (@BFBulletin) December 16, 2021

Assault of the Elves is now Alive in #BattlefieldPortal! moving picture.twitter.com/TH4vzvUwjm

— Battlefield Roundup (@BFRoundup) December 16, 2021

Those not in the mood for Christmas cheer tin can as well cheque out 1942 vs 2042 Conquest, a new version of the 64-player Conquest manner that dropped earlier this week.

Battlefield 2042 is available at present on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5.