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Recommended reading Battlefield 6: All the key details on EA's 'most ambitious' Battlefield yet Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal live coverage—what's coming in the 'most ambitious' Battlefield yet Battlefield 6 system requirements are in, and you probably won't need to upgrade your PC to run it EA reportedly expects Battlefield 6 to bring in 100 million players, a number that even DICE devs don't think is feasible Battlefield 6 has 2 open beta weekends this month, a release date for October, and a $70 price point after all that melodrama Battlefield 6 probably isn't going to cost $80: 'We're not looking to make any changes on pricing at this stage,' EA CEO says EA thinks it got Battlefield right this time, projecting confidence to investors in advance of a summer reveal: 'When we get it right, Battlefield is a giant franchise and often the biggest shooter in the year' Battlefield 6 Bucking the trend of triple-digit installs, EA confirms Battlefield 6's file size can be as low as 55 gigs: 'You will be able to pick and choose which components of the game you install' Stevie Bonifield 2 August 2025 Even its max is a relatively svelte 80GB. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Electronic Arts) If you've been keeping an eye on the pre-purchase page for Battlefield 6 on Steam, you might have noticed two different required file sizes: 55GB for the minimum specs and 80GB for the recommended specs. Such a large discrepancy piqued our curiosity, and we reached out to EA for clarification. "Yes, you will be able to pick and choose which components of the game you install," we were told by an EA representative. "There will be a shared base package, and then you can separately choose to install the main components (i.e. singleplayer, multiplayer etc.)." This means that the "base package" is likely the 55GB storage suggestion while 80GB is the required storage for the base package plus all the additional components. So, if you're short on storage, you can leave out any components you don't plan to play. Related Articles Battlefield 6: All the key details on EA's 'most ambitious' Battlefield yet Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal live coverage—what's coming in the 'most ambitious' Battlefield yet Battlefield 6 system requirements are in, and you probably won't need to upgrade your PC to run it With that said, even 80GB isn't too bad compared to other AAA games these days—more and more are asking for upwards of 100GB of space. Some, like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Jedi: Survivor, require double the storage Battlefield 6 is asking for. If you're out there planning to get Battlefield 6 just for the singleplayer, you'll miss out on arguably the core part of the game. But this modularity will be helpful for the more intuitive use case of someone finishing the campaign, then freeing up some space to enjoy the multiplayer's (hopefully) long tail. Battlefield 6 is currently available for pre-purchase on Steam for $69 (or $99 for the Phantom Edition). It's not slated to launch until October 10, but for those who want to check it out early there will be two open beta weekends this month on August 9-10 and 14-17. 2025 games: This year's upcoming releases Best PC games: Our all-time favorites Free PC games: Freebie fest Best FPS games: Finest gunplay Best RPGs: Grand adventures Best co-op games: Better together The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Stevie Bonifield Contributor Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist specializing in mobile tech, gaming gear, and accessories. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, TTRPGs, and building way too many custom keyboards. 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