Battlefield 6 System Requirements for PC Guide

Battlefield 6 system requirements for PC have been announced for both the beta and the full release. Developed by DICE and published by EA, the game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 10, 2025. The specs look surprisingly modest for a modern AAA title, even with its extensive destruction mechanics, so you won’t need to rush into a high-end Nvidia GPU or AMD CPU with 3D V-Cache if you kept your PC reasonably upgraded in the past few years.

BF6 Minimum PC Requirements

Your PC should have an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380 GPU, paired with an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, along with 16 GB of RAM. An HDD will be sufficient, though an SSD is recommended to avoid texture pop-in and ensure smoother gameplay.

The minimum requirements match the Low graphics preset at 1080p, calling for a budget GPU from five years ago and an even older CPU. This points to genuinely solid optimization for a shooter of this scale, despite all the heavy advancements in 3D computer graphics tech.

Two more welcome points are worth noting. First, the game will require only 55 GB of space, which, when compared to the recommended settings, indicates efficient texture storage optimization. Second, the presence of an Intel GPU in the official list of supported hardware suggests that owners of Intel graphics cards can expect proper driver support.

BF6 Recommended PC Requirements

Meeting the recommended spec means running a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580 GPU together with an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, and, again, 16 GB of RAM. Now, DICE has listed SSD as the required drive for storage, so HDD will not be sufficient for comfortable gameplay at a better preset.

The recommender requirements match the High graphics preset at 1440p / 60 FPS or the Low preset at 1080p / 80+ FPS. You will need better hardware (compared to Low), but if you upgraded your PC in the last 3-5 years, you likely will meet these specs. Once again, requirements are generous for an AAA shooter of enormous scale.

There are three more points, one positive, one neutral, and one negative:

• Again, Intel GPU is listed in hardware, so driver support is expected for average settings too.
• Battlefield 6 will take more space on the drive (compared to the Minimum), which is expected due to higher texture resolution for better graphics.
• The game requires Windows 11, and while Windows 10 is gradually becoming outdated, a sizable portion of players still use it (35% of the Steam playerbase, for example), which could catch some users off guard.

Battlefield 6 PC Hardware Analysis

The minimum spec for Battlefield 6 pairs an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380 with an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and 16 GB of RAM. An HDD will run the game, but an SSD is advised to prevent texture pop-in and stutter. These settings target 1080p on Low, making them viable for a budget GPU from five years ago and an older CPU; a clear sign of strong optimization for a shooter of this scale. The install size is just 55 GB, suggesting efficient texture storage, and Intel Arc support means owners can expect working drivers.

According to EA and DICE, recommended hardware includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580, alongside an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with the same 16 GB RAM. An SSD is now mandatory. This setup is aimed at 1440p High with 60 FPS or 1080p Low at 80+ FPS, so most systems upgraded in the last 3–5 years should qualify. Intel GPUs remain supported; the larger install size reflects higher-resolution textures, and Windows 11 is required, which may catch off guard the ~35% of Steam users still on Windows 10.

No official 4K recommendations have been provided. Still, it is reasonable to expect the game to require 32 GB of RAM, a significantly more powerful GPU (on the level of the RTX 4070 Ti) with at least 10 GB (likely 12+ GB) of VRAM and Frame Generation support, and a higher-end CPU (this is where an AMD Ryzen with 3D V-Cache could be helpful). An NVMe SSD will almost certainly be necessary, and depending on texture resolution, the install size may also increase.

Upscaling in BF6

Battlefield 6 will support both DLSS and FSR, allowing players to boost FPS without heavily sacrificing image quality. DLSS is expected to deliver better results on Nvidia RTX GPUs, while FSR offers a vendor-agnostic alternative for every other video card.

Battlefield 6 Secure Boot

Battlefield 6 will not launch without Secure Boot enabled: the Javelin anti-cheat verifies that Windows is running in a trusted environment. This raises the barrier for cheats, cuts false positives, and improves match stability. On desktops, turning it on is usually a quick BIOS change. The downside is that platforms without Secure Boot (Steam Deck and most Linux setups) are effectively locked out.

Secure Boot is a UEFI feature that validates each boot stage against PK/KEK keys stored in the motherboard’s SPI flash; if the motherboard’s chain breaks, loading stops. Introduced to protect the Windows 8 boot process, it’s now used to enforce anti-heat kernel integrity. In Battlefield, Javelin initializes before most drivers and can block suspicious modules before the game even reaches the menu. EA says the checks run locally and no personal data is transmitted.

Not all players were pleased with this change. Battlefield 2042 faced a wave of negative reviews two months ago due to similar issues, and changing BIOS settings can sometimes cause problems for which EA and DICE do not take responsibility. A detailed guide on how to configure these settings is available in the separate article.

TL;DR

Battlefield 6, developed by DICE and published by EA, launches on October 10, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. PC specs are modest for a modern AAA shooter and are unlikely to change before release:

• The minimum requirements are 1080p on Low with an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT, or Arc A380, along with an i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600 and 16 GB of RAM. Additionally, a 55 GB install size is listed, which can be stored on an HDD, although an SSD is recommended to avoid pop-in.
• The recommended spec calls for an RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT, or Arc B580 with an i7-10700 or Ryzen 7 3700X, the same 16 GB of RAM, and an SSD with about 80 GB free, aiming for 1440p High at 60 FPS or 1080p Low at 80+ FPS. DLSS and FSR are supported and will help stabilize frame rates at higher resolutions.
• Theoretically, if you are targeting 4K, expect the bar to rise to 32 GB of RAM, a stronger GPU in the RTX 4070 Ti class with at least 10 to 12 GB of VRAM, a faster CPU where Ryzen with 3D V-Cache can help, and an NVMe SSD.

Security and platform requirements may surprise some players. Secure Boot must be enabled for Javelin anti-cheat to run, which effectively excludes Steam Deck and most Linux setups without native support and puts BIOS changes on the user. Windows 10 is listed for the minimum spec and Windows 11 for recommended, yet a large share of players still use Windows 10, so plan accordingly.