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Battlefield 6 Reaffirms Secure Boot Requirement on PC at Launch

Developers say the BIOS-level check is necessary to curb cheating.

Overview

  • Battlefield Studios confirmed the setting will remain in place at launch despite complaints from some PC players during the beta.
  • The requirement works in tandem with EA's Javelin kernel-level anti-cheat to detect deep-rooted cheats.
  • The team will not alter the implementation before release and plans walkthroughs and FAQs to help players enable the feature.
  • Leaders acknowledge the setup can block or inconvenience some users, but they argue the added friction improves overall fairness.
  • The approach aligns with a wider shift in shooters, with Activision stating Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will also require Secure Boot.