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[h3]It’s almost time for all-out warfare.[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Battlefield 6 launches around the world on October 10, 2025 at 8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CET). All regions will be able to access the game at the same time worldwide:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Prior to Battlefield 6’s worldwide launch, Battlefield Studios will deploy a patch update that is required to play the game. Unless you have auto-updates enabled on your platform (by default), make sure you download that patch manually for a smooth launch day experience. [/p][p][/p][h2]PC Intel - Secure Boot Instructions[/h2][p]In order to play Battlefield 6 on PC, you must enable Secure Boot. This necessary security feature allows EA’s Javelin Anticheat to detect, remove and deter cheaters. You can check whether or not Secure Boot is enabled on your computer by checking its System Information menu; simply perform a general search or enter “msinfo32” in your run command window to see this menu.[/p][p][/p][p]Specific information, including links out to your computer or motherboard manufacturer’s website for exact secure boot instructions, can be found on this EA Help article here.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h2]A Reminder on PC Specifications[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Our PC Specifications list is in no way comprehensive; we know there are hundreds of graphical cards and thousands of combinations they have with various processors. With that in mind, these specifications are designed to showcase the minimal viable build for seven in-game graphic pre-sets. [/p][p][/p][p]We highly recommend using your GPU manufacturer’s optimization software to fit your specific PC build, or venturing into the in-game Settings to fine tune everything to your personal best experience. Unless otherwise specified on official Battlefield communication channels, such as our verified social media accounts or , we also advise you to have the latest drivers installed before launching the game. [/p][p][/p][p]The Minimum Required Specifications is the absolute recommendation for the most basic optimized experience of Battlefield 6. Any hardware upgrades made from this base configuration can result in better graphics or framerate.[/p][p][/p][p]Across all specifications to run Battlefield 6, the following security features are required:[/p]

• [p]TPM 2.0 Enabled[/p]
• [p]User Secured Boot Enabled[/p]
• [p]HVCI Capable[/p]
• [p]VBS Capable[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Minimum Required Specifications[/h3][p]Graphic Settings (In-game): 1080p @ 30 FPS, Low Settings[/p][p]Upscaler: Native[/p][p]GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380[/p][p]Video Memory: 6GB[/p][p]CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600[/p][p]RAM: 16GB (Dual channel 2133mhz)[/p][p]OS (Operating System): Windows 10 (Enabling Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling is Recommended)[/p][p]DirectX: DirectX12[/p][p]Storage (Estimated Disk Space Required at Launch): 55GB HDD[/p][p][/p][h3]Recommended Specifications[/h3][p]Graphic Settings: 1440p @ 60FPS, High Settings / 1080p @ 80FPS+,[/p][p]Low Settings[/p][p]Upscaler: Native[/p][p]GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580[/p][p]Video Memory: 8GB[/p][p]CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X[/p][p]RAM: 16GB (Dual channel 3200mhz)[/p][p]OS: Windows 11 64-bit[/p][p]DirectX: DirectX12[/p][p]Storage: 90GB SSD[/p][p][/p][h3]Ultra Specifications[/h3][p]We have made one significant change to our recommended Ultra PC Specs since our last news post, specifically for Ultra Performance.  [/p][p]For the ideal Ultra Performance experience of having 144 FPS (frames per second) at 1440p, the recommended settings have been adjusted from high to medium, in order to help maintain the most consistent performance for high FPS gameplay on the recommended hardware.[/p][p][/p][p]Graphic Settings: 2160p(4k) @ 60fps, Ultra Settings / 1440p @ 144fps, Medium Settings[/p][p]Upscaler: Native[/p][p]GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX[/p][p]Video Memory: 16GB[/p][p]CPU: Intel Core i9-12900 / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D[/p][p]RAM: 32GB (Dual channel 4800mhz)[/p][p]OS: Windows 11 64-bit[/p][p]DirectX: DirectX12[/p][p]Storage: 90GB SSD [/p][p] [/p][h3]Ultra+ Specifications[/h3][p]Graphic Settings: 4k @ 144fps, High Settings / 4k @ 240fps+, Ultra Settings[/p][p]Upscaler: DLSS Super Resolution / DLSS Super Resolution Multiframe Generation[/p][p]GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080[/p][p]Video Memory: 16GB[/p][p]CPU: Intel Core 9 Ultra 285k / AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D[/p][p]RAM: 32GB (Dual channel 4800mhz)[/p][p]OS: Windows 11 64-bit[/p][p]DirectX: DirectX12[/p][p]Storage: 90GB SSD[/p][p] [/p][h2]Battlefield 101 - Free Game Guide, Available October 10[/h2][p]Accompanying Battlefield 6 at launch, a complete overhaul of our Open Beta Battlefield 101 “Onboarding Hub” will be available on October 10. [/p][p] This official knowledge base includes concise articles ranging from Class breakdowns and Portal walkthroughs, to tips and tricks for new players and veterans alike. Because the ultimate guide to success is learning from your in-game experience, Battlefield 101 gives you the tools needed to get into the game and play, leaving the road to mastery in your hands. [/p][p][/p][p]In addition to Battlefield 101, expect regular “SITREP” guides on the EA website, which are detailed feature breakdowns of maps, modes and more. For example, our first “SITREP” overview will be on the brand-new Multiplayer mode Escalation.[/p][p][/p][h2]You Still Have Time to Earn Pre-Purchase Rewards[/h2][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]October 10 is almost here; lock and load for launch with exclusive bonuses for pre-purchasing the game*.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Pre-purchase the Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition and get the BF Pro Token, Phantom Squad Soldier Skins, Weapon Packages, Deluxe XP Boost, and more, in addition to the full game download of Battlefield 6. Pre-purchases of both the Phantom Edition and the Standard Edition also include the Tombstone Pack, which contains a Soldier Skin and a Tombstone XP Boost Set. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p] *Conditions & restrictions apply. See for details.  Offer ends Oct 9, 2025[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p]

Heart-pounding action. High-intensity combat. Destruction like you have never seen it before.

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Our Hero squad goes head to head with the Pax Armata threat as they storm a war-torn New York City on the brink of collapse.

This is all-out warfare. This is Battlefield 6. Deployment begins October 10.

[h3]Get into position, we’re going in hot. [/h3]

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[h3]SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN[/h3]

Battlefield 6’s Single Player campaign is a white-knuckle thrill ride taking you all over the world. You play as various members of Dagger 13, an elite squad of Marine Raiders determined to stop Pax Armata, a private military corporation seeking to reshape global power as NATO teeters on the edge of collapse.



Battlefield 6 is a return to a singular narrative, one that has you fighting battles across three continents. During this campaign, you’ll be part of a combined arms operation storming the beaches of Gibraltar, take to the streets of Brooklyn for intense gunfights, perform a HALO jump into enemy territory, and more in this modern military thriller.

Along the way, you'll play as every member of Dagger 13, utilizing their individual specializations to defeat the enemy in every battle.

[h3]BATTLEFIELD PORTAL [/h3]

Redraw the lines of battle. Battlefield Portal is a massive sandbox where creators and players can push Battlefield to the limit. Take unprecedented control of your environment by moving, scaling, and duplicating objects. Create a completely unique game mode using NPC scripting and a customizable UI. Watch the trailer and see what awaits you in Battlefield Portal.

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[p]Battlefield 6 brings the best PC experience in the history of the franchise offering the widest array of features and customization options ever supported. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Here’s what you can expect at Launch:  [/p][p][/p][p]PC SPECS MIN/MAX/ULTRA/ULTRA+[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]4K GRAPHICS + UNCAPPED FRAME RATE* [/p]

• [p]4k visuals with uncapped framerates create one of the most fluid, high performance First Person Shooter experiences on the market.  [/p]

[p]PROTECTED BY JAVELIN ANTI-CHEAT [/p]

• [p]Our Anticheat system has unique modifications designed to safeguard against cheats and hacks specific to the FPS space. Javelin has been built from the ground up by a team of veteran engineers and analysts focused on studying cheating problems for each specific game under EA’s umbrella and designing unique features to solve those issues. [/p]
• [p]It is designed solely to protect against cheats within and outside of kernel mode.[/p]
• [p]For guidance about Secure Boot, head over to our EA Help article.[/p]

[p] ULTRAWIDE MONITOR SUPPORT[/p]

• [p]Catch every enemy flank with a full view of the battlefield, now with Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9) monitor support.[/p]

[p] 600+ CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS [/p]

• [p]From HDR and HUD Scaling, to Camera Settings and Streamer mode, Battlefield 6 comes with the largest suite of customization options we’ve ever had in the Franchise. Visit our FAQ for more info.[/p]

[p] HARDWARE FEATURE SUPPORT: [/p]

• [p]We support a suite of tech that offers upscaling, Frame Generation, Anti-Aliasing, and Latency reduction (Intel XeSS and AMD FSR)[/p]
• [p]With the launch of the official PC system requirements, Nvidia confirms Battlefield 6 will launch with support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, and NVIDIA Reflex. Using these technologies, all GeForce RTX gamers can accelerate and enhance their experience, making gameplay smoother and more responsive.[/p]

[p] PLAY ON STEAM DAY 1[/p]

• [p]Battlefield 6 Steam Native and will not require the EA app.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]PORTAL [/h2][p]REDRAW THE LINES OF BATTLE.[/p][p][/p][p]Battlefield Portal is a massive sandbox where creators and players can push Battlefield to the limit. Take unprecedented control of your environment by moving, scaling, and duplicating objects. Create a completely unique game mode using NPC scripting and a customizable UI. Legendary Battlefield experiences are waiting to be created—show ‘em what you’re made of.[/p][p] [/p][p]THINK IT, CREATE IT, PLAY IT:[/p]

• [p]The unique experiences created are called “Community Experiences” - Players can recreate classic game modes such as horde mode, or create innovative experiences, like a top-down 2D shooter. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]POWERFUL CREATOR TOOLS:[/p]

• [p]Includes Spatial Editing (map/geo editing), as well as AI Scripting to customize the behavior of AI combatants. The Portal Builder Tool also supports Custom UI scripting for building fully bespoke user interfaces.  [/p]

[p]BATTLEFIELD YOUR WAY:[/p]

• [p]With generous mutator and rule-set options, you can use our web creator Portal tool to experience Battlefield the way you want: Hardcore Mode, Closed Weapon Loadouts–the sky’s the limit. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]FULL PROGRESSION:[/p]

• [p]Players earn full XP Progression when playing Verified Community Experiences in Portal. These use existing Battlefield 6 mode templates such as Conquest, Rush, and Breakthrough, while allowing the creator to modify a wide-range of mutators to make the experience uniquely theirs.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]EASY TO DISCOVER:[/p]

• [p]Players will have a wide array of options to filter the experiences they wish to see within the in-game server browser and experience library. Some select experiences can be featured directly on the home screen, making these experiences easier to find and join than ever. [/p]
• [p]Included with game purchase, players will also have the ability to make their hosted servers persistent, so it's always listed in the browser for easy access.[/p]

[p] [/p][p][/p][p]POST LAUNCH SUPPORT: [/p]

• [p]Creation and innovation doesn’t stop at launch. Post-launch support will include modes, maps, weapons, and other features as they are added to the game, giving creators and players evergrowing ways to expand their Battlefield experience.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]*Requires a compatible 4K display and supporting hardware. Visual quality may vary. [/p][p]**Some features require a PC with the appropriate hardware installed. Please refer to our PC Specs Graphic for additional details.  [/p][p] [/p]

[p]The fight's not over yet, Soldier. This is your last chance to play the Open Beta. From now until August 17, wage war on a new map, new modes, and fresh objectives to unlock rewards! Play all Weekend 1 maps, plus Empire State, an infantry-only map featuring explosive engagements spanning alleys, rooftops, and the iconic streets of Brooklyn, New York.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] All Weekend 1 modes are available, plus: [/p][p][/p][p]Rush: Arm and defuse. A team of attackers and defenders battle for control of a series of Military Communication systems (M-COMs). Attackers have to plant explosives at each system and prevent defenders from diffusing them before they detonate. When all M-COMs are destroyed, the fight moves to the next sector. The match ends when all M-COM systems are destroyed, or the attackers run out of lives. [/p][p][/p][p]Squad Deathmatch: Grab a gun and squad up for a fast-paced, close-quarters, deathmatch. Four squads compete for victory with one simple objective: First to reach the kill target wins. [/p][p][/p][p]Tackle fresh objectives and play through new challenges to unlock rewards, like a Vehicle Skin, Dog Tag, and Weapon Package, all redeemable at game launch.[/p][p] [/p][p] It's go time. [/p][p][/p]