After four years since Battlefield 2042, the iconic warfare franchise is making its highly anticipated return. Battlefield 6 launches on 10th October 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing back the classic large-scale combat that fans have been craving.
When does battlefield 6 release?
The global launch takes place simultaneously across all regions on Friday, 10th October 2025. Unlike some recent AAA releases, there’s no early access period regardless of which edition you purchase. Everyone jumps into battle at the same time.
UK launch times
- 12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT (9th October)
- 5:00 AM BST (10th October) for UK players
Pre-loading became available from 3rd October at 4:00 PM BST, giving players time to download the game before launch day.
UK pricing
Battlefield 6 is available in two editions with the following UK pricing:
Standard edition: £59.95 – £64.99
- Full game access
- Pre-order bonus: Tombstone Pack (includes Gravedigger Soldier Skin, weapon packages, XP boost, player card, and more)
Phantom edition: £84.99 – £99.99
- Everything in Standard Edition
- Battlefield Pro Token (Season 1 Battle Pass, 25 tier skips, exclusive cosmetics)
- Phantom Squad pack (4 soldier skins, 2 weapon packages, melee knife skin, vehicle skin)
- Phantom XP Boost Set
Money-saving tip: Some UK retailers offered promotional pricing through early October, with deals bringing the Standard Edition down to around £39-£54 through cashback offers at retailers like GAME.
Battlefield 6 PC System Requirements
Minimum, Recommended & Ultra Specifications
| Component | Minimum (1080p Low, 30 FPS) |
Recommended (1440p High, 60 FPS) |
Ultra (4K @ 60 FPS / 1440p @ 144 FPS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (Intel) | Core i5-8400 | Core i7-10700 | Core i9-12900K |
| Processor (AMD) | Ryzen 5 2600 | Ryzen 7 3700X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM | 32GB RAM (Dual Channel 4800 MHz) |
| Graphics Card (Nvidia) | RTX 2060 | RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) |
| Graphics Card (AMD) | Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB VRAM) |
Radeon RX 6700-XT | Radeon RX 7900 XTX (16GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 55GB (HDD acceptable) |
80GB (SSD recommended) |
90GB (SSD required) |
| Internet Connection | ✅ Required | ✅ Required | ✅ Required |
| Additional Requirements |
• TPM 2.0 Enabled • UEFI Secure Boot • HVCI Capable • VBS Capable |
• TPM 2.0 Enabled • UEFI Secure Boot • HVCI Capable • VBS Capable • GPU scheduling recommended |
• TPM 2.0 Enabled • UEFI Secure Boot • HVCI Capable • VBS Capable • GPU scheduling recommended |
| UK Price (Standard) | £59.95 – £64.99 | ||
| UK Price (Phantom Edition) | £84.99 – £99.99 | ||
📌 Important Notes
- Modular Installation: Choose which components to install (campaign, multiplayer) to save storage space
- Anti-Cheat Requirements: Security features (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot) are mandatory for the kernel-level anti-cheat system
- Performance Tip: Enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows for better performance
Key notes on system requirements
The good news for PC gamers is that Battlefield 6’s requirements are relatively reasonable. Six-year-old hardware like the RTX 2060 can still run the game, making it accessible to a wider audience. The developers have emphasized that optimizing for lower-end systems was a priority, as these players represented a meaningful percentage during the open beta.
Storage options: The file size varies between 55-80GB because EA is allowing players to choose which components to install. If you’re only interested in multiplayer, you can skip the campaign installation and save space.
Security requirements: The game requires TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, HVCI, and VBS capabilities due to its kernel-level anti-cheat system. Most modern gaming PCs should meet these requirements, though older systems may need BIOS updates.
What’s included at launch
Battlefield 6 returns to the series’ modern warfare roots with a massive amount of content:
Multiplayer
- 9 maps across iconic global locations (Cairo, Brooklyn, Gibraltar, and more)
- Classic modes: Conquest (64 players), Breakthrough, Rush
- New modes: Escalation, King of the Hill, Domination, Payload
- 4 core classes: Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon
- 45+ weapons at launch
- Tactical Destruction system: Physics-based environmental destruction
Single-player campaign
The full story campaign returns, following the elite Dagger 13 Marine Raiders squad as they fight to stop the private military company Pax Armata across missions in the Sahara, Gibraltar, and New York.
Battlefield portal
The creative mode has been rebuilt using the Godot engine, giving players unprecedented tools to create custom game modes and experiences.
Battle Royale (Coming Soon)
While not available at launch, a free-to-play Battle Royale mode is rumored to launch on 28th October, three weeks after release.
Post-launch support
Season 1 begins on 28th October 2025, bringing free maps, weapons, and additional content to keep the battlefield fresh. EA has committed to ongoing live-service support with regular content updates.
Why the hype?
The open beta weekends in August 2025 generated massive enthusiasm, becoming the biggest playtest in Battlefield history and even surpassing Call of Duty’s concurrent player count records on Steam. The developers listened to community feedback from Battlefield 2042’s troubled launch and have returned to what made the series legendary: class-based squad play, proper destruction physics, and large-scale combined arms warfare.
With 64-player maps (down from 2042’s chaotic 128), a proper campaign, and the return of beloved gameplay systems, Battlefield 6 looks poised to reclaim the franchise’s crown as the premier large-scale multiplayer shooter.
Final thoughts
Whether you’re a returning Battlefield veteran or a newcomer to the franchise, Battlefield 6 launches 10th October 2025 with accessible system requirements and competitive UK pricing starting at £59.95. Pre-loading is already available, so get ready to deploy and experience all-out warfare at its finest.
See you on the battlefield, soldier.