Battlefield 6 Release: Launch Time, Secure Boot, PC Requirements & What You Need to Know
Well, the unbearable wait is almost over — it’s official: Battlefield 6 launches October 10, 2025. No early access, no regional wait times — we’re all dropping in at the same time: 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET.
EA will release a necessary patch update before launch day. Or if your platform does not auto-update, manually download to prevent any launch-based headaches.
PCs Will Have to Use Secure Boot Now
If you’re gaming on a PC, take this seriously: Secure Boot needs to be turned on. It’s there because of EA's Javelin Anti-Cheat, a new system designed to thwart cheats at the hardware level.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Press Win + R, input msinfo32 and click OK to open System Information.
- Under where it says “System Information,” look for Secure Boot State.
- If it is Off, try restarting your PC and enabling it from your BIOS/UEFI.
EA also suggests leaving these on:
- TPM 2.0 enabled
- HVCI and VBS capable
- Latest Windows 10 or 11 build
If Secure Boot is not enabled, Battlefield 6 will straight up refuse to start. It might not work on all of the company’s older boards, so check early in your project.
Minimum Specs (1080p / 30 FPS – Low Settings)
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380 (6 GB VRAM)
- CPU: Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- RAM: 16 GB (dual channel, 2133 MHz)
- Storage: 55 GB HDD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- DirectX 12
- Recommended Specs (1440p / 60 FPS – High Settings or 1080p / 80 FPS+)
- GPU: RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc B580 (8 GB)
Ultra Specs (1440p / 144 FPS – Medium Settings or 4K / 60 FPS – Ultra Settings)
- GPU: RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX (16 GB)
- CPU: Intel i9-12900 / Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: 32 GB (4800 MHz)
- Storage: 90 GB SSD
Ultra++ Specs (4K / 144 FPS – High to Ultra Settings)
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5080 (16 GB)
- CPU: Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K / Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- RAM: 32 GB (4800 MHz)
- Storage: 90 GB SSD
- Upscaler: DLSS Super Resolution + Frame Generation
Tune Your Setup
EA knows no two PCs performs the same — there are hundreds of GPU/CPU combinations.
Their advice:
- Enable your GPU's optimization tool (NVIDIA GeForce Experience / AMD Adrenalin).
- Update GPU drivers before launch.
- Mess with settings from within the game until you get what works for your rig.
Battlefield 101 – The Free Game Guide
In line with the launch, EA is launching Battlefield 101, an extensively updated “Onboarding Hub” that will be available on October 10 at EA. com/battlefield.
It’ll cover:
- Class breakdowns
- Portal walkthroughs
- Guide to new and returning players
Exact classic “SITREP” posts as well — official deep-dives into maps, modes and features from the game. Your focus for SITREP 1: the all-new multiplayer mode, Escalation.
Pre-Order Rewards Still Available
You have time to lock in bonuses before the launch. Pre-ordering Battlefield 6: Phantom Edition nets you:
- BF Pro Token
- Phantom Squad Soldier Skins
- Weapon Packages
- Deluxe XP Boosts
- The full game download
Phantom Edition and Standard Edition purchasers will also receive the Tombstone Pack, which includes additional cosmetics and XP boosts.
PC EA Play Pro subscribers will receive day-one access to the Phantom Edition.
Quick Checklist for Launch Day
- Turn on Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 in BIOS.
- Download the required patch early.
- Update GPU drivers.
- Clear 90 GB space on SSD.
- Check out Battlefield 101 to get your feet wet.
- Jump in on October 10 — everyone all starts together.
Final Take
Battlefield 6 isn’t just another game — it’s EA’s largest global drop in history.
With new anti-cheat, cleaned up visuals and performance locked down further than ever, we can see this series hitting the ground running.
Get your system prepped, Secure Boot on and squad ready — don’t get caught out when every player jumps into the action at the same time on October 10.
- CPU: Intel i7-10700 / Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 16 GB (3200 MHz)
- Storage: 90 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
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