EA’s Dead Space franchise has found an unexpected but temporary home in Battlefield 2024 with the introduction of the Outbreak mode, a new PvE experience described as a “high-intensity survival mode”. This mode, part of Battlefield 2024’s 7.40 update, allows up to four players to band together against waves of Augmented Targets on the Redacted map.
Despite their appearance, these enemies lack the iconic Necromorph horror fans might expect, resembling more “fleshy crash test dummies”. The objective is straightforward yet challenging: traverse eight sectors from west to east, each presenting increasingly difficult waves of adversaries.
Players in Outbreak have a single life per wave, with the opportunity to respawn if at least one teammate survives to the next wave. Ascension points, earned through defeating enemies, can be spent at armory stations to acquire better weapons, crucial for surviving the escalating threat.
Participating in Outbreak not only offers intense gameplay but also rewards players with exclusive items like the Future Imperfect epic weapon charm and the Genesis/Necrosis epic player card.
Outbreak mode debuted on July 9th alongside Battlefield 2024’s 7.40 update and will be available until July 16th. This limited-time event is part of the game’s seventh and final season, coinciding with various quality-of-life improvements detailed in DICE’s latest patch notes.
Meanwhile, the fate of the Dead Space series remains uncertain following a mixed reception to EA Motive’s remake of the original Dead Space. While the remake was well-received critically, reports surfaced suggesting disappointing sales and the cancellation of a planned Dead Space 2 remake.
EA responded to these reports, refuting claims of the sequel’s cancellation, providing a glimmer of hope to fans eagerly awaiting news on the franchise’s future.
As Battlefield 2024 continues to evolve with its final season updates, Outbreak mode offers a unique crossover experience for fans of both franchises, albeit in a form that diverges from traditional Dead Space horror.