Battlefield 2042

System Requirements and How to Preload

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This page will guide you on how to preload Battlefield 2042. From the steps on how to preload the game to recommended spec requirements for download, Game8's got you covered!

Battlefield 2042 System Requirements

PC System Requirements

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For PC users, we recommend checking the PC requirements first before buying the game. The game may not run smoothly if your PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements below.

Specifications Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Operating System (OS) 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10
Processor (AMD) AMD Ryzen 5 3600 AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Processor (Intel) Intel Core i5 6600K Intel Core i7 4790
Memory 8 GB 16 GB
Video Memory 4GB 8 GB
Graphics Card (NVIDIA) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
Graphics Card (AMD) AMD Radeon RX 560 AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
DirectX 12 12
Internet Speed 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection
Hard Drive Space 100 GB 100 GB SSD
Download Space Required At least 50 GB of space

How to Preload

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Preloading the game is easy! The download will become available on the preload date, and you only have to click it. It will be the same on any platform, so you don't have to worry.

Step 1 View the game from the Store or in your Library.
Step 2 Select download and wait for it to finish.
Step 3 Wait for the early access or on the actual release and play the game!

Preload Date and Time

Platform Schedule
XBOX One
XBOX Series X
November 6, 2021
07:00 UTC
PC
(Steam/Origin/EA/Epic Games)
November 10, 2021
18:00 UTC
PS4/PS5 November 10, 2021
00:00 Local Time

All Available Platforms

How Many Gigs is Battlefield 2042?

Battlefield 2042 File Size By Platform

PC ~48 GB
PS5 ~43 GB
PS4 ~45 GB
XBOX One ~28 GB
XBOX Series X|S ~51 GB

File Size is Different for each Platform

Battlefield 2042's file size will differ for every platform. This is to optimize disk space allocation and gameplay for that particular platform and ensure that the game runs smoothly.

Patches and Updates

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These numbers may change as future patches and updates will be made after the game has released. This will include new content such as the upcoming Battle Pass, new specialists, and more Battlefield Portal content. Other patches can include bug fixes and new optimization features.

DLC Guide

Early Access for Gold and Ultimate Edition

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Players who bought the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition, or are XBOX Game Pass and EA Play subscribers, will have early access to the game starting November 12 - 8:00 am UTC. Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition buyers will have full and unlimited access, but XBOX Game Pass and EA Play subscribers will only have 10-hour access to the game on that date.

It will be available on any platform, so mark your calendar now and get ready to play the game one week earlier than the release!

Players with Early Access Time Limit
Gold and Ultimate Editions Unlimited Access
XBOX Game Pass Subscribers &
EA Play Subscribers
Limited to 10-hour play

Battlefield 2042 News

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News and Game Info

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