EA and DICE have officially unveiled Battlefield 2042, showcasing its first gameplay and confirming the PC system requirements. Enthusiasts will be pleased to know that running the game at optimal performance won`t necessitate a high-end, military-grade computer.
The minimum specifications for Battlefield 2042 on PC include an Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 graphics card, coupled with either an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor. For an enhanced experience, the recommended specifications suggest an RTX 3060Ti or Radeon RX 6700-XT GPU, paired with an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor.
It`s worth noting that the final release specifications, detailed on the official Battlefield website, vary slightly from those provided for the upcoming open beta test.
Recommended PC System Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor (AMD): AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Processor (Intel): Intel Core i7-10700
- Memory: 16GB
- Graphics Card (AMD): AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT
- Graphics Card (Nvidia): Nvidia RTX 3060Ti
- DirectX: DX12
- Online Connection Requirements: Yes
- Hard Drive Space: SSD – 80GiB
Minimum PC System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor (AMD): AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Processor (Intel): Intel Core i5-8400
- Memory: 16GB
- Graphics Card (AMD): AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
- Graphics Card (Nvidia): Nvidia RTX 2060
- DirectX: DX12
- Online Connection Requirements: Yes
- Hard Drive Space: HDD – 55GiB
The recent Multiplayer Reveal Event offered a glimpse into Battlefield 2042`s offerings before its October launch, including a brief preview of the campaign mode and hints about a potential return for the battle royale format. A significant and welcomed change is the reintroduction of the classic Battlefield class system, allowing players to select roles such as Assault, Medic, Support, and Recon.
Battlefield 2042 is slated for release on October 10 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. An open beta will precede this, with sessions planned for August 9-10 and August 14-17.