Battlefield 2042 PC requirements: Here are the recommended specs (2024)

Battlefield 2042 PC requirements: Here are the recommended specs (1)

DICE is hosting technical playtests for Battlefield 2042 before releasing on November 19, and has revealed the minimum and recommended PC requirements needed to run the anticipated first-person shooter, according to invites distributed by EA via VGC.

While the Battlefield 2042 beta is set to kick off in September, EA sent out invites for a series of technical playtests before everyone gets a taste of the multiplayer action. According to the invite, "a few thousand participants" will get the opportunity to test the game on PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC. The first playtest took place earlier this August.

  • Battlefield 2042: Release date, trailer, weapons, maps, specialists and more
  • See how to factory reset your Xbox One after a black screen of death

Battlefield 2042 PC requirements

According to the reported minimum and recommended requirements, you may not need the latest gaming laptop to run Battlefield 2042.

The minimum requirements for Battlefield 2042 are an Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD FX-8350 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 4GB of video memory, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560 GPU. You'll also need an internet connection with speeds of 512Kbps or faster.

As for the recommended requirements, this includes an Intel Core i7 4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 8GB of video memory, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU. Your PC will also need to be running a 64-bit version of Windows 10.

While Nvidia's RTX 30 Series GPUs are all the rage, it appears it isn't required to get the best out of playing Battlefield 2042.

How to sign up for Battlefield 2042 EA Playtest

Battlefield fans looking to try out DICE's next entry before the open beta in September can sign up to become an EA Playtester. A private Battlefield 2042 playtest already took place from August 12 to August 15, and DICE is expected to host more in the lead up to the release. Leaks of the technical playtest are out in the wild, according to a report from VGC.

You can register to join the EA Playtesting community here. You will be asked to select your nearest Playtest location, which includes locations in Europe, North America and Australia. If you're nowhere near these locations, you can select a "remote (at-home)" option.

While you can sign up to become an EA Playtester, that doesn't mean all players registered will get the chance to be part of each playtest. EA will invite players across different platforms, and the playtest will need to be available in your area.

For those who didn't make the cut, there's still the Battlefield 2042 open beta to look forward to. For all thingsBattlefield 2042, from game modes to all the Specialists, we've got you covered.

Stay in the know with Laptop Mag

Get our in-depth reviews, helpful tips, great deals, and the biggest news stories delivered to your inbox.

Battlefield 2042 PC requirements: Here are the recommended specs (2)

Darragh Murphy

Editor

Darragh Murphy is fascinated by all things bizarre, which usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for AirPods to the mischievous world of cyberattacks. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for gadgets into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made. With a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from The University of Sheffield, along with short stints at Kerrang! and Exposed Magazine, Darragh started his career writing about the tech industry at Time Out Dubai and ShortList Dubai, covering everything from the latest iPhone models and Huawei laptops to massive Esports events in the Middle East. Now, he can be found proudly diving into gaming, gadgets, and letting readers know the joys of docking stations for Laptop Mag.

More about console pc games

WWE 2K24 review: Test your button-mashing mightThis little accessory has made me a stratagem hero in Helldivers 2

Latest

macOS 15 rumors: potential release date, new features, and more
See more latest►

Most Popular
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite could beat Apple's M3 gaming performance — here's what we know

By Madeline Ricchiuto

Best phone deals in March 2024

By Hilda Scott

Qualcomm CEO on the impact of the new Chrome browser for Windows on ARM

By Sarah Chaney

Galaxy AI arrives for Galaxy S23 and more — how to get the game-changing update

By Sean Riley

Steam is down for maintenance — here's when it should be back up

By Sean Riley

Apple's WWDC returns on June 10: What to expect and how to watch

By Stevie Bonifield

“I want my Lenovo Legion Go to feel like an Xbox”: Phil Spencer on how Xbox can improve handheld gaming

By Momo Tabari

Don't buy the Google Pixel 8, leaked specs show Pixel 8a is what you want

By Rael Hornby

Apple M4 vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite: Everything we know so far

By Sean Riley

The Acer Swift Go is one of our favorite laptops under $1,000—grab it for its lowest price yet [Update]

By Sarah Chaney

Best gaming deals in March 2024

By Hilda Scott

Battlefield 2042 PC requirements: Here are the recommended specs (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Arline Emard IV

Last Updated:

Views: 6308

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (52 voted)

Reviews: 91% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Arline Emard IV

Birthday: 1996-07-10

Address: 8912 Hintz Shore, West Louie, AZ 69363-0747

Phone: +13454700762376

Job: Administration Technician

Hobby: Paintball, Horseback riding, Cycling, Running, Macrame, Playing musical instruments, Soapmaking

Introduction: My name is Arline Emard IV, I am a cheerful, gorgeous, colorful, joyous, excited, super, inquisitive person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.