Get Ready for Battlefield 6 - Launch Times, Secure Boot and PC Specs

It’s almost time for all-out warfare.

[previewyoutube="f6XpKHQTIuQ;full"]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:

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. 

PC Intel - Secure Boot Instructions

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.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.

A Reminder on PC Specifications

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. 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. 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.Across all specifications to run Battlefield 6, the following security features are required:

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

Minimum Required Specifications

Graphic Settings (In-game): 1080p @ 30 FPS, Low SettingsUpscaler: NativeGPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380Video Memory: 6GBCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600RAM: 16GB (Dual channel 2133mhz)OS (Operating System): Windows 10 (Enabling Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling is Recommended)DirectX: DirectX12Storage (Estimated Disk Space Required at Launch): 55GB HDD

Recommended Specifications

Graphic Settings: 1440p @ 60FPS, High Settings / 1080p @ 80FPS+,Low SettingsUpscaler: NativeGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580Video Memory: 8GBCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700XRAM: 16GB (Dual channel 3200mhz)OS: Windows 11 64-bitDirectX: DirectX12Storage: 90GB SSD

Ultra Specifications

We have made one significant change to our recommended Ultra PC Specs since our last news post, specifically for Ultra Performance.  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.Graphic Settings: 2160p(4k) @ 60fps, Ultra Settings / 1440p @ 144fps, Medium SettingsUpscaler: NativeGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTXVideo Memory: 16GBCPU: Intel Core i9-12900 / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DRAM: 32GB (Dual channel 4800mhz)OS: Windows 11 64-bitDirectX: DirectX12Storage: 90GB SSD 

Ultra+ Specifications

Graphic Settings: 4k @ 144fps, High Settings / 4k @ 240fps+, Ultra SettingsUpscaler: DLSS Super Resolution / DLSS Super Resolution Multiframe GenerationGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080Video Memory: 16GBCPU: Intel Core 9 Ultra 285k / AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DRAM: 32GB (Dual channel 4800mhz)OS: Windows 11 64-bitDirectX: DirectX12Storage: 90GB SSD

Battlefield 101 - Free Game Guide, Available October 10

Accompanying Battlefield 6 at launch, a complete overhaul of our Open Beta Battlefield 101 “Onboarding Hub” will be available on October 10.  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. 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.

You Still Have Time to Earn Pre-Purchase Rewards

October 10 is almost here; lock and load for launch with exclusive bonuses for pre-purchasing the game*.

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. [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/"] *Conditions & restrictions apply. See for details.  Offer ends Oct 9, 2025