The Battlefield 2042 “Press A to Play” not working glitch is plaguing Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One users. Meanwhile, the Battlefield 2042 “Press X to Play” and BF2042 “Press Space to Play” bugs are impacting PS5, PS4, and PC users. Here’s the lowdown on a quick and easy solution to getting stuck because of the broken main menu input issue.
Battlefield 2042 ‘Press A to Play’ not working fix
Here’s what to do for anyone stuck on the Battlefield 2042 main menu and unable to press A/X/Space:
- Close the Battlefield 2042 game application.
- Hard reset the Xbox, PlayStation, or PC hardware.
- Check for any new updates; if applicable, download and install the latest patch.
- Disconnect any Bluetooth or wireless headsets.
- Remove any devices plugged in via USB.
- If using a wireless controller or keyboard, plug it in for a wired connection.
- Use a different controller or keyboard.
Any one of the above steps should fix the Battlefield 2042 main menu button/key prompt not responding glitch. Switching out the control method can be a quick fix, though not everybody has a spare — with that in mind, the previous steps should solve the issue without the need for any extra equipment.
The Battlefield 2042 Press A to Play not working problem doesn’t set a good first impression; it generally isn’t a positive sign when the very first interaction with a game is broken. Despite this, after solving the problem, inputs should work just fine during gameplay. That said, there are still some problems to watch out for after getting past the main menu. There are issues with infinite loading, EA and backend server errors, plus additional PC controller problems.
For even more BF2042 coverage, check out some of the following explainers: How does the Plus System work? What is the Positive Play initiative? Is it possible to use KB&M on consoles?
