Unstoppable Warzone Streamer Confronts Hordes of Cunning Stream Snipers

Encountering players who prioritize griefing others over enjoying the game is not uncommon in Battlefield 2042. However, a Battlefield streamer has faced a targeted harassment campaign by stream snipers for the past ten months, prompting calls for action from EA and developer DICE. In the latest update 5.0.1, DICE made significant balance changes to popular weapons in the multiplayer shooter.

Released in late 2021 for PC and consoles, Battlefield 2042 has received a mixed reception in EA and DICE's longstanding shooter franchise. While praised for its stunning graphics and expansive maps, the game faced criticism from long-time Battlefield players for replacing the traditional class-based archetypes with Specialist characters. Despite these concerns, ongoing post-launch content has helped appease some initially skeptical players. With EA removing several Battlefield games from its platform, dedicated fans have had limited alternatives to satisfy their franchise cravings.

A Twitter post by The Gamer Update host Jake Lucky sheds light on the relentless targeted harassment campaign endured by a Battlefield 2042 streamer for nearly a year. Standout Battlefield 2042 helicopter pilot and streamer, AsheBF, has fallen victim to stream snipers who, at times, crowd entire lobbies with the intention to torment him. A captivating clip, accessible here, showcases AsheBF's remarkable ability to evade multiple helicopters, jets, and ground-based stream snipers before ultimately succumbing. While the piloting skills showcased are commendable, the extreme measures taken by the stream snipers to torment him is truly alarming.

In a recent follow-up tweet, AsheBF shared further details about the harassment campaign they have been enduring. The tweet shed light on a particularly disturbing tactic employed by the stream snipers. In a short video clip, AsheBF revealed that they had experienced the tragic loss of a close personal friend and fellow player to suicide last year. Exploiting this heartbreaking event, one harasser decided to adopt the deceased friend's in-game screen name during a recent match in an attempt to unsettle the streamer. As other players eagerly immerse themselves in the new content of Battlefield 2042 Season 5, AsheBF simply yearns for the ability to enjoy the game in peace.

AsheBF's tweets bring attention to this distressing situation, urging EA and DICE to take decisive action against the ongoing harassment. However, given that the developers themselves are currently grappling with their own harassment issues, it remains uncertain whether any steps will be taken to address the problem. Unfortunately, it seems that for the time being, AsheBF will continue to be targeted by the malicious elements that persist on the internet.

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