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Battlefield 6 Launches on Steam Without EA App Requirement

Steam players will launch Battlefield 6 natively under EA’s updated policy that limits the EA App requirement to Epic Games Store purchases

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Overview

  • Steam users can play Battlefield 6 directly through the Steam client but must log into an EA account
  • Epic Games Store buyers will still need to install and use the EA App in addition to an EA account
  • EA says its desktop app will provide built-in progress tracking and easy sharing of gameplay statistics
  • Battlefield 6 will debut at a standard $70 price rather than an increased $80 launch cost
  • The change overturns a decade-old precedent and responds to ongoing gamer frustration over multiple third-party launchers