Battlefield 6 FAQ

What is Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6 is the newest entry in the iconic FPS series and is the most varied, in-depth entry yet. Battlefield 6 will launch with:

• Battlefield’s iconic All-Out Warfare multiplayer suite of Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush
• Five additional multiplayer modes
• A thrilling single-player campaign that has you fighting battles across the world as part of an elite Marine unit
• The return of Battlefield Portal, which allows players to redraw the lines of battle by letting you create and play unique experiences with powerful creative tools.

Do I need to play any other Battlefield before Battlefield 6?

You do not need to have played any other Battlefield game to understand or enjoy Battlefield 6.

What platforms is Battlefield 6 available on?

Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam, EA App, Epic Games Store). The game is available digitally and in retail.

When does Battlefield 6 launch?

Battlefield 6 will release on October 10th, 2025.

Will Battlefield 6 be available on Switch 2?

We currently do not have plans to release Battlefield 6 on Switch 2.

What’s in the Phantom Edition of Battlefield 6?

The Phantom Edition includes a full game download of Battlefield 6, as well as the exclusive “Phantom Squad” Soldier Skin pack, plus two high-performance Weapon Packages, a Vehicle Skin, and a Combat Knife Skin.

The Phantom Edition also includes a token for Battlefield Pro, a Season 1 package that includes the Battle Pass, 25 Tier Skips, exclusive cosmetics, XP tokens, and much more.

Will Battlefield 6 have DLC?

Battlefield 6 will receive content updates on a consistent, seasonal basis. All gameplay-impacting content (weapons, gadgets, maps, etc) will be free or earnable for players and will not require them to spend money.

Will Battlefield 6 have official Steam Deck Support?

There is currently no dedicated support for Steam Deck for Battlefield 6.

Do I need EA App to play Battlefield 6?

Steam players will not need to use EA App to play Battlefield 6 but will need an EA account. Those who purchased Battlefield 6 via the Epic Games Store will need EA App and an EA account to play.

EA Play Pro members get unlimited access to Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition on Day 1 through the EA App only.

Will Battlefield 6 have Single-Player?

Yes, Battlefield 6 will have a single-player campaign following a group of elite Marine raiders known as Dagger 1-3 as they fight to preserve global stability.

What are the recommended system specs for the new Battlefield?

We will be revealing more PC specific details as we get closer to launch, but our goal is to have the game perform well across a solid spectrum of hardware. We are also collaborating closely with our hardware partners to ensure a smooth experience while taking advantage of the latest features and enhancements.

Will Battlefield 6 Have A Server Browser?

Battlefield 6 will provide ways for our players to browse and create servers through Portal. These options will also be easily findable on the main menu of the game.

What anticheat measures will Battlefield 6 have in place?

Javelin Anticheat is EA’s evolving approach to ensuring that our players enjoy a fair gaming experience across all of our published titles.

Javelin has been built from the ground up by a team of veteran engineers and analysts focused on studying cheating problems for each specific game under EA’s umbrella and designing unique features to solve those issues.

Javelin is already part of other Battlefield titles, including Battlefield Labs, and will be integrated in Battlefield 6 when the game launches.

Will Battlefield 6 have quality/performance modes?

There will be an option to choose between prioritizing game performance or image quality on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. You can find a specific breakdown for each console below.

Xbox Series | S: Maximum resolution of 1080p and targets 60FPS

Xbox Series | X Fidelity Mode: Maximum resolution of 1440p and targets 60FPS

Xbox Series | X Performance Mode: Maximum resolution of 1280p and targets 80+FPS

PlayStation 5 Fidelity Mode: Maximum resolution of 1440p and targets 60FPS

PlayStation 5 Performance Mode: Maximum resolution of 1280p and targets 80+FPS

PlayStation 5 Pro Fidelity Mode: Maximum resolution of 2160p and targets 60FPS

PlayStation 5 Pro Performance Mode: Maximum resolution of 1620p and targets 80+FPS

Will EA Play Pro players receive any benefits for Battlefield 6?

When Battlefield 6 launches, all EA Play members will receive an EA Play Deployment Pack containing a collection of cosmetics and XP Boost.

EA Play Pro members will have access to the Phantom Edition of Battlefield 6.

Will Battlefield 6 have PlayStation Pro-specific upgrades?

Yes, Battlefield 6 is PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced. A higher FPS can be achieved at a higher resolution on PlayStation 5 Pro.

Will Battlefield 6 Have Controller Support on PC?

Yes. Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5 controller support will be available on PC as well as various third-party controllers.

Is an Internet Connection Required to Play Battlefield 6?

An internet connection is necessary to download critical updates and play Battlefield 6.

Does Battlefield 6 Have Crossplay?

Yes, you can choose who you want to play with and easily toggle off PC crossplay to play with console only.*

*Note: Extended match wait times may see this preference overridden.

Does Battlefield 6 have ultrawide monitor support?

Yes. You will be able to play Battlefield 6 in ultrawide.

Does Battlefield 6 have upscaling support?

Battlefield 6 features Nvidia DLSS 4, Intel XeSS 2, and AMD FSR 4.

How customizable is the PC experience for Battlefield 6?

Battlefield 6 features over 600 customization options, including:

• A comprehensive menu of graphical and performance settings
• HDR
• Tweaks for HUD, HUD scaling, HUD icons & crosshair
• Camera settings
• Controllers, controller schemes, input devices, haptics
• Streamer mode & Incognito mode
• And more

What is Secure Boot and Why Is It Required To Play Battlefield 6 on PC?

Secure Boot is a Windows 10 and Windows 11 security feature that ensures your PC only loads safe software during startup.

Secure Boot allows games supported by EA Javelin Anticheat to additional  detect and remove bad actors, resulting in fewer cheaters and a better experience for players.

You can find out how to enable Secure Boot here.

What are the System Requirements?

MINIMUM

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB, Intel Arc A380
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: No Recommendation
• VR Support: Not Supported

RECOMMENDED

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 11
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT, Intel Arc B580
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 90 GB available space
• Sound Card: No Recommendation
• VR Support: Not Supported

Can I build Portal Experiences in the console version of Battlefield 6?

To use the builder in Portal, you must access it via browser. Though it is possible to access a browser on certain consoles, Battlefield Studios recommends using Portal to build experiences on a PC browser.

Experiences built with Portal can be enjoyed on every platform that Battlefield 6 is playable on: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series S|X.

How is this iteration of Portal different from the one featured in Battlefield 2042?

This version of Portal offers a powerful new update: a spatial editor, powered by GODOT, giving creators the ability to spatially edit playspaces and move around certain existing elements on a map. Plus, new custom and AI scripting will allow you to create unique UI as well as direct combatant NPCs that have been inserted into your creation. This is a significant upgrade for Portal with more options than ever before to create truly unique experiences. We’re also making it easier than ever to discover these creations. Any experiences made with Portal will be available to be experienced as a Community Experience within the Community tab.

Will there be a server browser?

We know having a server browser is important to players and are happy to announce that a server browser will be easily accessible under our Community tab on the main menu.

What are examples of experiences that can be built within Portal?

We are giving players a more powerful and streamlined version of Portal, with brand new tools to create completely unique experiences. Naturally, there are tools to create interpretations of classic Battlefield experiences or shooter staples, like a redefined version of Conquest with a specialized ruleset, or even a horde mode. But players can even go beyond this and create something unexpected, like a top down 2D shooter or a platformer, which involves climbing structures. Here are a few of our favorite  examples:

• Classic arcade-style puzzle experiences
• A wave-based survival horde experience, complete with a Buy Screen where you can purchase weapons and items between rounds
• A classic arena shooter
• An experience where you compete with the other team to reach the top of a massive structure
• A racing course with land or air vehicles

Can you earn progression via Portal experiences?

Yes. No matter what mode you play, you will earn progression experience. Every Portal Experience will communicate the available progression rewards in its menu description. These are broken up in the following types of experiences:

• Verified Community Experiences will grant players the same categories of EXP they’d earn playing any of Battlefield 6’s official modes, including progression for challenges, badges, and accolades.
• Custom Community Experiences, identified as those that push Battlefield into different genres and experiences that are distant from the core gameplay loop of the series. Will grant players who stay until the end of the match Time Played EXP.

Will Portal be regularly updated post launch?

Portal will receive updates post-launch that will make the tools available to players even more powerful, giving them more control over the experiences they’re creating. Moreover, experiences that resonate with the community will have the chance to become a featured experience.

How do I find an experience in the game?

If the player navigates through to the main menu, in the Community category they will find all experiences, including those they created themselves and those created by the community.

What is included in the Community category on the main menu?

The Community category offers players the options: browse and servers. Players can find the community experiences by searching with specific parameters, including searching for experiences via options such as name, mode and map. If players search for a specific experience, they can go to the experience page and find related servers, or start hosting the experience themselves.

How do you create an experience?

All community experiences can be created through our tool, Portal web builder.

How can a creator play/test their experience?

If a creator wants to test their experience, after saving it in the builder, they can go to the game community category in-game on the main menu. Selecting the “My Experiences” option  will take them to all experiences created, both unpublished and published.

What’s the difference between published and unpolished experiences?

Only published experiences can be viewed and played by other players. Creators can only edit, save, publish or unpublish through the Portal web builder.

What is the Community Experience code used for?

When a creator saves an experience on Portal web builder, they will see a code randomly generated. This code appears on the experience details page and can be used by others to find the experience. You can share this code online, to help others discover what you created.

How can a player host a community experience in game?

Players must head to the My Experiences area in the community category, where they either see the experiences they have created. Here a “host” button is available, taking players to the experience hosting screen where they can set name, description, etc.

How do Persistent Servers work?

A Persistent Server means your Server remains visible within the Server Browser even without active players. This will enable communities to stay together across their favorite servers, without needing to wait for the Server Owner to come online and activate the Server. To have access to Persistent Servers, creators should own the full game.

How can players host 100 players server?

When creating an experience, the total player count can be up to 100 players. If published, the players will need to own Battlefield Pro in order to host.