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Battlefield 6 is on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, EA app and Epic Games Store), with crossplay across all of them on by default. There is no PS4, Xbox One, Switch 2, Steam Deck or Linux version, and PC players cannot turn crossplay off.
Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, where it is sold on Steam, the EA app and the Epic Games Store, and all of them play together through crossplay. Digital Foundry found the versions close: the Xbox Series X matches the PS5 in settings, resolution and frame rate, the PS5 Pro adds sharper upscaling and better lighting, and the Series S runs one cut-back 60 frames per second mode. The game skipped last-generation consoles entirely, and there is no Nintendo, Steam Deck or Linux version as of Nov 8, 2026. The free battle royale REDSEC is on the same three platforms.
Quick facts
| Consoles | PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro (enhanced), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S |
| PC stores | Steam, EA app, Epic Games Store |
| Subscriptions | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and cloud (since Oct 13, 2026); EA Play |
| Not available | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, Steam Deck, Linux and Proton |
| Crossplay | PC and consoles together, on by default |
| PC crossplay off | Not possible; EA: "not planned" (Oct 21, 2026) |
| Console crossplay off | Possible; there is no console-only pool |
| Account | An EA account is required on every platform; online connection always |
| PC anti-cheat | EA Javelin, kernel level, needs Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 |
| Languages on Steam | 13 |
Which version should you play?
Our table sets the platforms side by side from Digital Foundry's measurements and EA's store notes. Details on modes and settings are on Best Settings and Performance.
| Platform | Modes | Multiplayer frame rate (DF) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Balanced (60 fps), Performance | 60 locked; about 80 average in Performance with VRR | Near 1440p in Balanced, FSR upscaling |
| PS5 Pro | Balanced, Performance | 60 locked; near 100 in Performance with VRR | PSSR upscaling, sharper image, SSGI lighting in Balanced |
| Xbox Series X | Balanced, Performance | 60 locked; a little above PS5 in Performance | Matches PS5 in settings and resolution |
| Xbox Series S | One 60 fps mode | 60, with more dropped frames | Lower shadows, no screen space reflections, blurrier textures, about 1080p output |
| PC | Over 600 settings, uncapped | Depends on hardware | DLSS 4, FSR, XeSS, Reflex; Secure Boot required |
The PS5 Pro is the best console version. In Balanced mode it swaps the base PS5's ambient occlusion for the PC version's SSGI, avoiding dark halos around objects, and uses Sony's PSSR upscaler for a "more 4K like" image where the PS5 uses FSR, though its internal resolution is about the same. Digital Foundry measured it as "basically a locked 60fps".
The Xbox Series S gets one mode with a 60 frames per second target and cuts nearly everything else: lower-resolution and chunkier shadows, no shadows from the player's flashlight, no screen space reflections, simpler global illumination and blurrier textures. EA lists a 1080p output, but DF found the internal resolution lower. DF still called it reasonable "for a Series S game".
In multiplayer, where it matters most, every console held a locked 60 frames per second "the vast majority of the time" in its 60 Hz mode, with no rubber banding in 64-player matches. On a 120 Hz VRR display the performance modes averaged about 80 on PS5 in 64-player play on Manhattan Bridge, a little higher on Series X, and close to 100 on PS5 Pro. We think that makes Battlefield 6 one of the rare big shooters where the console choice barely matters: anyone with a PS5 or Series X plays the same game, and only Series S owners give up visibly in image quality.
PC: Steam, EA app or Epic?
All three PC stores sell the same game, with the same updates, and all of them run it through the EA app and an EA account: on Steam you must link your EA and Steam accounts, and Steam's page lists the kernel-level EA Javelin anti-cheat with "Boot Protection - Requires both Secure Boot & TPM 2.0". The game was on Steam natively from day one, and EA's PC features post promised uncapped frame rates, 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide support, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, Reflex, DLAA, FSR and XeSS.
The PC catch is Secure Boot. IGN explains it as a setting that checks for malicious programs that load before Windows does, which EA requires to keep cheats out. A PC that cannot run Windows in UEFI mode with Secure Boot on cannot play at all. The specs, the steps to turn Secure Boot on and the errors players hit are on PC Requirements and Anti-Cheat.
Is Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, Switch 2 or last-gen consoles?
No to all of them, as of Nov 8, 2026:
- Steam Deck and Linux: not supported. Javelin works at the kernel level of Windows, which Proton cannot provide, TechSpot reported in Aug 2025, and EA's studio head said it would not run on Steam Deck.
- Switch 2: Vince Zampella said in Aug 2025 that EA "doesn't currently" plan a version, while calling himself a "huge Switch fan", GamesRadar reported.
- PS4 and Xbox One: never announced; the game was built for current hardware only.
- Cloud: Xbox Cloud Gaming carries it through Game Pass Ultimate since Oct 13, 2026, which is the one way to play on hardware that cannot run it.
We think a Switch 2 version stays unlikely for as long as Battlefield 6 is supported: the game's selling point is 64-player battles at 60 frames per second, which even the Series S only reaches with heavy cuts.
How does crossplay work?
Crossplay connects PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC players in one pool, on by default, and matchmaking tries to group console players with console players first. What the toggle does depends on the platform:
| Crossplay on | Crossplay off | |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | PS5, Xbox and PC players, console players preferred | PS5 players only |
| Xbox Series X|S | PS5, Xbox and PC players, console players preferred | Xbox players only |
| PC | Everyone | Not possible |
Turning crossplay off on a console does not give a "console-only" pool of PS5 and Xbox players together. A developer said in a Sep 2025 interview that it would, and EA then corrected it: there is no console-only option, MP1st reported, so turning it off means playing only with your own platform. For PC, EA's Oct 21, 2026 community update said an option to turn crossplay off is "not planned".
The input question matters more than the platform. jackfrags pointed out in his Oct 27, 2025 tips video that guns have lower recoil, spread and bloom with a controller than with a mouse, so plugging a controller into a PC brings those more forgiving stats along. EA later reduced the controller's recoil compensation from 11% to 5% in Game Update 2.1.1.0 on Oct 12, 2026, narrowing the gap. We think the lack of a PC opt-out matters less than console players fear: matchmaking favors console lobbies, and the controller's aim assistance and recoil help are built in on purpose to keep the two inputs even.
Accounts and REDSEC
Every version needs an EA account linked to the platform's own account, and Steam's page adds that a persistent internet connection is required to play. Progress and purchases belong to that EA account. This viki has found no official EA statement on moving Battlefield Coins between platforms, so we state no rule for it here.
REDSEC follows the same rules: free on all three platforms since Oct 28, 2025, with crossplay, and sharing guns, classes and progression with the paid game. Enders describes it as "the free-to-play entry to Battlefield 6", which is why it plays and feels the same as multiplayer on every platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is Battlefield 6 cross-platform?
Yes. Battlefield 6 has crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, on by default.
Can you turn off crossplay in Battlefield 6?
On PS5 and Xbox, yes, which limits matches to your own console family. On PC, no: EA said on Oct 21, 2026 that a PC crossplay toggle is not planned.
Is there console-only crossplay in Battlefield 6?
No. Battlefield 6 has no option to play with PS5 and Xbox players while excluding PC; console players are only grouped together first by matchmaking.
Is Battlefield 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. Battlefield 6 is only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Can you play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck?
No. Battlefield 6 does not run on Steam Deck or Linux, because its Javelin anti-cheat needs Windows with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.
Is Battlefield 6 on Switch 2?
No. EA said in Aug 2025 that it does not currently plan a Switch 2 version, and nothing had changed as of Nov 8, 2026.
Do I need an EA account to play Battlefield 6 on Steam or PlayStation?
Yes. Battlefield 6 requires an EA account on every platform, linked to your Steam, PlayStation or Xbox account, and a persistent internet connection.
Sources
- Electronic Arts, Oct 7, 2025: Get Ready for Battlefield 6
- Electronic Arts, Aug 28, 2025: Battlefield 6 PC and Portal experience
- Electronic Arts, Oct 12, 2026: Battlefield 6 Game Update 2.1.1.0
- Electronic Arts, Oct 21, 2026: Community Update: More to Season 5
- Electronic Arts: Buy Battlefield 6, read Nov 8, 2026
- Steam: Battlefield 6, read Nov 8, 2026
- GamesBeat, Jul 31, 2025: EA finally shows off Battlefield 6 multiplayer
- MP1st, Sep 12, 2025: Battlefield 6 console-only crossplay
- TechSpot, Aug 2025: Battlefield 6 anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot
- GamesRadar+, Aug 2025: There are no plans for a Battlefield 6 port on Switch 2
- Kotaku, Oct 7, 2026: The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later
- Digital Foundry, Oct 15, 2025: Battlefield 6 - The BIG Console Face-Off (video)
- IGN, Aug 9, 2025: How to Enable SecureBoot for PC (for Battlefield 6) (video)
- jackfrags, Oct 27, 2025: Battlefield 6 Pro Tips, Secrets and Settings (video)
- Enders, Oct 10, 2026: One Year Later - Battlefield 6 Review From Daily Player (video)
Moments
Battlefield 6 - The BIG Console Face-Off: PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series X|S - Every Mode Tested!
Digital Foundry
- Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, where it is sold on Steam, the EA app and the…
- The PS5 Pro is the best console version. In Balanced mode it swaps the base PS5's ambient occlusion for the PC…
- The Xbox Series S gets one mode with a 60 frames per second target and cuts nearly everything else: lower-resolution…
- In multiplayer, where it matters most, every console held a locked 60 frames per second "the vast majority of the…
How to Enable SecureBoot for PC (for Battlefield 6)
IGN
Battlefield 6 Pro Tips, Secrets and Settings...
jackfrags
One Year Later - Battlefield 6 Review From Daily Player
Enders
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Price and EditionsBattlefield 6 costs $69.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Game of the Year Edition on Steam in the US as of Nov 8, 2026, and it is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass since Oct 13, 2026. The $99.99 Phantom Edition was the launch deluxe edition; REDSEC is free.
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Reception and ReviewsCritics rated Battlefield 6 well: 83 on OpenCritic with 89% recommending it, and 83 on Metacritic for PS5 (84 on Xbox Series X, 82 on PC), as of Nov 8, 2026. Reviewers praised the multiplayer and called the campaign its weakest part, while Steam players turned to "Mixed" over Season 1's maps and monetization.
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Release Date and LaunchBattlefield 6 came out on Oct 10, 2025 at 15:00 UTC (8 a.m. PT) on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, at the same moment worldwide. It was revealed on Jul 24, 2025, shown in multiplayer on Jul 31, and tested in an open beta over two weekends in August 2025.
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SalesElectronic Arts' only unit figure for Battlefield 6 is over 7 million copies sold in its first three days, announced on Oct 16, 2025. EA later called it the best-selling shooter of 2025, and Circana ranked it the best-selling game of 2025 in the US, the first year a Battlefield outsold Call of Duty there.
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Steam Player CountBattlefield 6 had 43,714 people playing on Steam at 20:00 UTC on Nov 7, 2026, per SteamDB, against an all-time Steam peak of 747,440 on its launch day, Oct 10, 2025. Since Season 2 its daily peaks have averaged about 51,000 to 54,000 a season, and every new season lifts them for about two weeks.
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CampaignBattlefield 6's campaign is a nine-mission single-player story that follows Dagger 13, a US Marine Raider squad, against the private army Pax Armata. It takes about four to six hours, has four difficulties and 30 dog tags, and its rewards carry into multiplayer.
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Campaign MissionsBattlefield 6's campaign has nine missions, from Always Faithful in Georgia to Always Forward in Tajikistan. This page lists each one in order with its place, date, objectives, trophies and rewards, and tips for each.
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Campaign Story and EndingBattlefield 6's story follows Dagger 13 from Pax Armata's attack in Georgia in 2027 to the war's end in Tajikistan in 2028, and ends with the reveal that CIA handler Melissa Mills helped create Pax to give NATO a common enemy. This page explains the plot and the ending, with spoilers.
See also
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REDSECBattlefield REDSEC is Battlefield 6's free-to-play battle royale, out since Oct 28, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. As of Season 5 (Nov 8, 2026) it offers Battle Royale on Fort Lyndon, Ranked, Casual and Rapid Royale, and shares its progression and battle pass with Battlefield 6.
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Best Settings and PerformanceOn consoles, play Battlefield 6 in Balanced mode for a locked 60 fps, or Performance mode only with a 120 Hz VRR display. On PC, Digital Foundry's optimized settings (High or Medium sun shadows, GTAO or SSGI Low, High textures on 8 GB cards) gave an RTX 3070 72% more speed, and a frame cap fixes stutter on weaker CPUs.
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Manhattan BridgeManhattan Bridge is a Battlefield 6 launch map in Brooklyn, New York, fought in the streets and brownstones under the bridge's approach with tanks and attack helicopters. It is the vehicle map of the Brooklyn theater; Empire State is its infantry-only twin.
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PC Requirements and Anti-CheatBattlefield 6 on PC needs at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT or Arc A380, 16 GB of RAM and Windows 10, and every tier also needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot turned on for EA's kernel-level Javelin anti-cheat. EA lists four tiers, from 1080p at 30 fps to 4K at 240 fps with frame generation.
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PredictionsWe think Battlefield 6's next remade map is Caspian Border from Battlefield 3, that Season 6 opens in Jan or Feb 2027 built around vehicles and the delayed B-81 Cavalry, and that EA supports the game through 2027 instead of announcing a successor.