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[INFO - FAQ] Battlefield 6: Mission Brief - All You Need to Know!
EA_Leeuw
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2 months agoIntel 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
11) Helpful Links
- Game Modes page - https://www.ea.com/en/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/features/modes
- Driver downloads - NVIDIA / AMD / Intel
- Secure Boot guide (EA Help) - https://help.ea.com/en/articles/technical-issues/secure-boot/
- EA Play Pro - https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/ea-play
Read our full FAQ on EA.com.
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