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
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| 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?
The fastest way to find out for sure is the free FPS Driver calculator above — pick your hardware and see an estimated FPS for Battlefield 2042 in seconds.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
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?
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