Many players are experiencing various bugs in Battlefield 2042, such as the scope zoom bug that causes the zoom to automatically change and get stuck at 1.25x. This happens for a few different reasons but is generally associated with the player's loadout and what they're switching to when not using a sniper rifle. There are no permanent fixes currently, but there are a few things players can try to resolve the issue until it's officially addressed.
Since the start of the early access of Battlefield 2042, there have been a large number of errors and bugs, many of which have yet to be addressed. Most of the errors have fixes for players to try, like Battlefield 2042's loadout bug or the scope zoom error that is turning a lot of players away from using a sniper rifle. Players will need to either change their loadout or remove certain attachments to try and fix the scope zoom bug.
In Battlefield 2042, players are experiencing an error where the 6x or 4x scope changes to 1.25x zoom seemingly without cause, and there's no button or straightforward way to change it back. The error is occurring when players switch to their pistol and back or use any non-scope gear, like tools. The scope equipped to the sniper rifle will zero-out and get stuck at 1.25x zoom. Luckily, there are a few fixes players can try to work around this bug until there's a permanent fix.
Fixing the Scope Zoom Bug in Battlefield 2042
The most successful fix so far for the scope zoom error in Battlefield 2042 is to remove the bipod from the sniper rifle. Many players have had success countering the scope bug by doing this. If unequipping the bipod doesn't work, there are a few other fixes, but they are a bit more inconvenient for players and take up time leaving the player vulnerable.
The next thing players can do is to switch to a different scope, and then back to the one they are trying to use. Switching between scopes seems to work every time, but it's not ideal for fast-paced games where taking the extra time to switch can be fatal. Since the error occurs while using non-scope gear, the only other solution is to keep from switching off of the sniper rifle, or not switching back to it. Although this will help players avoid the problem, it's not practical for longer matches.
The best solutions for the scope zoom bug in Battlefield 2042 are to remove the bipod or to quickly switch between scopes to reset it. These solutions have worked for many players, although having to switch constantly can be frustrating. The scope zoom bug is a known and common issue, so it will hopefully be permanently fixed soon. Until then, players can try the above solutions or avoid using a sniper rifle with a higher zoom scope in Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.