Battlefield 2042
About Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042 is DICE's entry that moves the series to the near future (2042), launching entirely multiplayer-focused without a story campaign. Playing as 'Non-Patriated' soldiers displaced by climate crises and war, players fight on massive 128-player maps featuring dynamic weather events (like tornadoes) and shifting map states, with unique abilities via the Specialists system of characters. The game faced technical issues at launch and criticism over the removal of the classic 'class' system, but has been significantly improved through subsequent updates (a Season system, the return of classic class elements).
Battlefield 2042 System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Battlefield 2042 — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 154 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 137 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 102 |
| RTX 3060 | 88 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 65 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Battlefield 2042 system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560, Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16 GB.
How many FPS will Battlefield 2042 run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 154 FPS in Battlefield 2042 on the RTX 4090, 102 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 65 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Battlefield 2042, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560, Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Battlefield 2042?
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Battlefield 2042 recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game