[INFO - FAQ] Battlefield 6: Mission Brief - All You Need to Know!

Community Manager

2 months ago

Intel Incoming, Soldier.
This is your complete Battlefield 6 Field Manual for everything outside the combat zone. Inside, you’ll find all the details on editions, platforms, launchers, hardware requirements, and answers to the most common questions from the community. Before you deploy, make sure you’re fully briefed.

0) SITREP - Quick Facts

Drop Date: Oct 10, 2025 (worldwide, no early access)
AO (Platforms): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC — Steam / EA app / Epic Games Store
Switch 2: ❌ No plans
Campaign: ✅ Full single‑player - elite Marine raiders Dagger 1‑3
Multiplayer @ Launch: Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush + Squad DM, Team DM, King of the Hill, Domination, Escalation (details later)
Portal: ✅ Create/play custom experiences (NPC scripting, custom UI); Server Browser accessible from main menu
Cross‑play: ✅ See ROE below
Anti‑Cheat: EA Javelin integrated at launch (see Security)

1) Platforms, Launchers & Access

Consoles

PS5 / XSX|S with Quality and Performance modes
PS5 Pro: Enhanced visuals supported

PC Storefronts

Steam: EA account required; EA app not required to run the game
Epic Games Store: EA app + EA account required
EA app: Native launcher option

EA Play Pro

Day‑1 unlimited access to the Phantom Edition via the EA app

Preload / Day‑0 Patch

Digital purchases can preload now
A required Day‑0 patch drops before launch; enable auto‑updates or pull it manually for a smooth Day‑1

2) Editions - What You’re Carrying In

Phantom Edition includes:

Full game download
Phantom Squad skin pack
2 weapon packs, 1 vehicle skin, 1 knife skin
Battlefield Pro — Season 1: Battle Pass, 25 tier skips, cosmetics, XP tokens, more

3) Combat Ops - Modes & Campaign

All‑Out Warfare: Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush
Close‑Quarters Rotation: Squad DM, Team DM, King of the Hill, Domination
New Threat: Escalation (intel to follow)
Portal: Build with NPC scripting & custom UI; share across platforms
Campaign: Dagger 1‑3 — narrative op to stabilise the global theatre

4) Cross‑Play ROE (Rules of Engagement)

Consoles — Cross‑play ON: We prioritise placing you in console‑only servers, but you may enter a larger cross‑platform pool depending on population
PC — Cross‑play: ON is the only option
Consoles — Cross‑play OFF: You play only with your platform. Mixed‑platform parties/friends are not available in this mode
Connectivity: Internet required for updates & online play

5) Security & Anti‑Cheat

EA Javelin is integrated at launch to detect and remove bad actors
Secure Boot: Required to launch Battlefield 6. Ensures only trusted software loads at startup and boosts cheat detection
TPM 2.0 / UEFI: Required for modern security posture

6) Tech Readiness - Features & Performance (PC)

Upscalers: NVIDIA DLSS 4, Intel XeSS 2, AMD FSR 4
Displays: Ultrawide 21:9 & Super‑Ultrawide 32:9
Framerate: Uncapped on PC; 4K supported with capable hardware
Customisation: 600+ options (graphics, HUD, controls, haptics, streamer/incognito modes)
HDR: Supported
Controller Support: Xbox Series S|X & PS5 controllers + various third‑party options
Steam Deck: No dedicated support; compatibility not guaranteed

Consoles

PS5 / XSX|S: Quality vs Performance modes
PS5 Pro: Enhanced visuals

7) PC Requirements - Pack Light, Fight Hard

Minimum (1080p @ ~30 FPS, Low)

OS: Windows 10 (HAGS recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i5‑8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
RAM: 16 GB (dual‑channel 2133 MHz)
GPU (6 GB VRAM): NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380
DirectX: 12
Online: Yes
Storage: 55 GB HDD — base install (Campaign or MP without High‑Res Texture Pack)
Security: TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot enabled; HVCI/VBS capable

Recommended (1440p @ ~60 FPS High | 1080p @ 80 FPS+ Low)

OS: Windows 11 64‑bit
CPU: Intel Core i7‑10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
RAM: 16 GB (dual‑channel 3200 MHz)
GPU (8 GB VRAM): NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580
DirectX: 12
Online: Yes
Storage: ~90 GB SSD total — Base 55 GB + High‑Res Texture Pack ~35 GB (Campaign + MP + HRTP)

8) Drivers - Keep Your Kit Clean

Minimum Driver Versions
• NVIDIA 576.88
• AMD 25.10.13.01
• Intel 32.0.101.6881
Recommended Driver Versions
• NVIDIA 581.42
• AMD 25.10.25.10
• Intel 32.0.101.8135
Performance Tips: Enable HAGS and Resizable BAR (ReBAR) - especially beneficial on Intel Arc

9) Portal & Server Browser

Server Browser: Launch directly from the main menu via Portal
Portal Builder: Best‑in‑class on PC web browser; works on some console browsers (PC recommended). Playable across all platforms

10) Common Questions - Fast Answers

Do I need prior Battlefield games? Negative. Standalone operation
Frame rate cap? PC: Uncapped. Consoles: Mode‑dependent
Controller support on PC? ✅ Xbox & PlayStation controllers supported
Steam Deck? Not supported; compatibility not guaranteed
Live service? Seasonal. Free/earnable gameplay‑impacting content; Battle Pass offers cosmetics, skips, XP tokens, etc.
EA Play Pro? Phantom Edition access on Day‑1 via the EA app
Switch 2? ❌ No plans