The system requirements for the open beta of Battlefield 2042 have been released. We show you what processor, graphics card, and how much RAM the shooter will likely need.
Update, November 12: We have updated the system requirements with the official information.
Where do the information come from? From the official Battlefield 2042 website. The official system requirements are listed there. (via ea.com)
While the minimum requirements hardly differ from those of the predecessor Battlefield V, the recommended specifications are already significantly higher.
Minimum system requirements for PC
Your PC should be able to do at least the following:
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10, 64-bit |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Intel Core i5 6600K |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Graphics Card Memory | 4 GB |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX 560 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| DirectX | 12 |
| Internet Connection | 512 Kbps or faster |
| Hard Drive Space: | 100 GB |
Recommended system requirements for PC
Your PC should be able to do the following, according to the developers’ recommendation:
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10, 64-bit |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Intel Core i7 4790K |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Graphics Card Memory | 8 GB |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| DirectX | 12 |
| Internet Connection | 512 Kbps or faster |
| Hard Drive Space | 100 GB SSD |
How well can you play with that?
In general, you should be prepared for performance issues upon the release of Battlefield 2042, as our preview report has shown. Even with hardware that is better than the minimum requirements, there are currently strong fluctuations in FPS.
Even with significantly stronger hardware, some players experienced severe drops in performance. You should be aware of this when playing on PC.
What do we know about Battlefield 2042?
When is the release? The release of Battlefield 2042 is on November 19, 2021. Before that, there will be an early access phase.
When does it start? Since November 12, players under certain conditions can already play the full version.
All the information can be found in our overview: All about the early access of Battlefield 2042 and when you can play
Does your PC meet the hardware requirements for Battlefield 2042 or do you still need to upgrade to play? Feel free to share your opinion on the topic here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
We have also summarized all the known information for you in our overview of Battlefield 2042: All information about the multiplayer shooter – release, beta, system requirements
