Battlefield 2042 is one of the more graphically intense games on the market right now. The Battlefield franchise has always tried to be the alternative to Call of Duty in terms of the presentation, but comparing Call of Duty vs Battlefield makes it clear they’re kinda different games. That said, while CoD prefers a more chaotic and arcade FPS game, Battlefield is the realistic FPS game to suit the FPS players that prefer a more realistic approach, rather than a run-and-gun playstyle. With the Battlefield 2042 realism, however, comes pretty steep game download size, and hardware requirements.
Here’s everything you need to know.
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With such an intense game, you’re going to need a large storage device capable of storing and running the game. You’re going to be in a dogfight before even stepping foot in the simulated shooter world. This game is steep and only players with medium to high-end machines should even consider trying to play Battlefield 2042.
SSD is recommended instead of a standard hard drive, as it is with any of the best first-person shooter games out there, for faster loading times. This is because the game is so intense on the machine, so you’re going to need every little bit of help you can get to push your machine towards playing the game smoothly with no hiccups. The file size for Battlefield 2042 is 100GB, which falls in line with most modern titles. Surprisingly, it’s 100GB less than the total package for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 size, if you have not downloaded the Warzone addition and CoD HQ.
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If you have a low-end PC, we recommend not even attempting to load up this game, as it could cause problems for your machine. With having to field over 100 players onto a large-scale map at a time, with real-time effects such as the weather, buildings collapsing and so on, you’re going to need a powerful machine to play this game at a smooth 60FPS. Your graphics card will be pushed to the limit, so make sure your hardware is in good condition, and strong enough to run such a big title.
Here are the minimum system requirements for Battlefield 2042:
Here are the recommended system requirements for Battlefield 2042:
Even with these components, you’re going to want to lower some of the settings to ensure you’re able to play the game smoothly. At the end of the day, the game is only fun to play if it’s playable at a consistent frame rate. Yes, some of the graphics settings may have to be lowered, but it will ensure your machine is not overheating, and is not skipping frames, which is the worst-case scenario for FPS players. Our guide for the best Battlefield 2042 settings might help you optimize your game the best way possible.
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