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A Substantial Number Played Battlefield 6 Beta on Hardware Below Minimum Requirements

EA's focus in Battlefield 6's open beta was to optimize maps for better performance and meet both minimum and ultra-spec requirements, ensuring a satisfying gaming experience for all players, even those with weaker hardware.

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Reveals Importance of Supporting Lower-End Hardware for Wide Player Base

Speaking to Eurogamer, Christian Buhl revealed that Battlefield Studios discovered a significant percentage of players participated in the Battlefield 6 open beta on PC using hardware that did not meet the game's minimum specifications. This finding underscored for the development teams the importance of supporting lower-end hardware. EA had already anticipated this outcome, having tested the game's performance on equipment unable to meet those requirements. To ensure a smooth gameplay experience for all players, whether their systems met minimum or ultra specifications, EA designed maps for optimized performance and dedicated significant effort to achieving these targets. The studio considers robust minimum requirements crucial, aiming for the widest possible player base, especially given the high cost of new hardware.

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Game info

Official Name
Battlefield 6
Brief Summary
The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
Released
October 10, 2025
Genre
Shooter
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating
16
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean
Genre
EA Digital Illusions CE
Genre
Electronic Arts

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