Battlefield 2042 isn’t enjoying the smoothest of launches, though some of its bugs could be downright hazardous to players’ health. The Battlefield 2042 flickering screen issue isn’t anything new — several previews would point the problem out, prompting an official response. While there’s been an acknowledgment of flashing white lights, nothing has been said on the multicolored image flicker present in the final version. Here’s the latest on a fix for anyone playing the new BF game on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC.
Battlefield 2042 flickering screen bug fix
Here are the Battlefield 2042 flickering screen glitch troubleshooting steps:
- Download the latest Battlefield 2042 game update.
- Devs are working to solve “visual artifacting which has the potential to trigger photosensitivity conditions.”
- Install any new graphics driver updates.
- Disable the “Ray Traced Ambient Occlusion” setting.
- One Redditor claims that turning this graphics option off “seems to help” address the problem.
- Ensure the video cable connection is secure.
- Check that both ends of the HDMI (or alternative) cable have a proper connection.
Anybody with epilepsy or other photosensitivity conditions should probably avoid playing Battlefield 2042 altogether for the time being. Although it’s inconvenient, playing the game isn’t worth any kind of serious health risk.
Keep an eye on the @BattlefieldComm and @EAHelp accounts to stay up to date on any new updates, patches, and hotfixes that may address the issue(s). Additionally, feel free to contact them directly in order to draw further attention to the potentially dangerous BF 2042 screen flickering problem.
For more on Battlefield 2042, check out the DLC roadmap (so far) and the inner workings of the game’s destruction system.
