Battlefield 6 is nearing its release, and news about its system requirements has sparked some controversy. It appears that the game will require Secure Boot to be enabled, a feature designed to enhance security and help prevent cheating. While this has upset some players, most probably won’t have trouble with it.
According to a post shared on X by Pirat_Nation, an EA representative on the Battlefield Discord confirmed that Secure Boot is active for Battlefield Labs, their current public test for the upcoming game. Since it’s part of the Labs experience, it’s quite likely the full game will require it too.
Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot to play on PC.
If your PC supports Secure Boot (Windows 10/11) and it's disabled, the game will prompt you to enable it. pic.twitter.com/891pXcd8cE
— Pirat_Nation 🔴 (@Pirat_Nation) July 22, 2025
Now, if you’re like me, you probably already keep Secure Boot turned on. It’s a Windows feature that checks the digital signatures of software during startup to ensure nothing malicious is running at the system’s core. Its main purpose is to prevent cheats from sneaking in early during the boot process.
Interestingly, this isn’t a new thing for Battlefield. Battlefield 2042 also required Secure Boot, with EA explaining that it helps their anti-cheat measures work more effectively and supports additional features like the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to combat cheating.
Other games, such as Valorant, also require Secure Boot, and we are aware that Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat caused some backlash when it was launched. So, while some players dislike these requirements, it’s not unusual for competitive multiplayer games to ask for extra security measures.
There are a few reasons some might want to disable Secure Boot, though. For example, it can cause trouble if you dual-boot a Linux distro that doesn’t support Secure Boot, or if you have an older motherboard without Secure Boot capability. But honestly, those older boards are pretty rare among gamers today, especially those who would be running a demanding game like Battlefield 6.
So, why the fuss? I don’t see it as a big hurdle unless you’re in one of those specific situations. For most players, simply keeping Secure Boot enabled in your UEFI settings will allow you to jump into Battlefield 6 without any issues. It’s a small ask for better protection against cheats, which is something many multiplayer communities want.
