The pre-load for the highly anticipated Open Beta of Battlefield 6 has commenced, allowing eager gamers to download the game ahead of its official launch. With access granted, I took the opportunity to prepare by downloading the beta early. However, upon attempting to start the game, I encountered an unexpected hurdle: an error message regarding Secure Boot. It became clear that without Secure Boot enabled in the BIOS, the game simply would not run.
To clarify, this issue is distinct from EA’s Javelin anti-cheat system, which has been utilized in previous titles like BF 2042, BF V, and BF 1, all of which I was able to launch without any complications. This marks the first instance where a game mandates Secure Boot for operation, a requirement that may catch some players off guard.
Initially, I believed I had Secure Boot activated. However, after receiving the error, I decided to delve into my System Information by typing “msinfo32” into the Search Bar. To my surprise, despite using UEFI, Secure Boot was disabled. This revelation was perplexing, as I distinctly remembered enabling it in the BIOS settings.
Determined to resolve the issue, I restarted my PC and accessed the BIOS, where I confirmed that Secure Boot was indeed active. Yet, I noticed that CSM was also enabled, which should not have been the case. After disabling CSM and rebooting, I checked the System Information again, only to find that Secure Boot remained off. The situation was baffling.
Fortunately, I stumbled upon a helpful video by YouTuber ‘Rollwith Punch,’ which outlines a straightforward fix. It appears that Secure Boot may only be active during Setup and not for the User, indicating a potential bug. The solution involves selecting “Custom,” switching back to “Standard,” saving the changes, and exiting the BIOS. Following these steps, I successfully enabled Secure Boot and was finally able to launch Battlefield 6, revealing its sleek Main Menu.
Performance Metrics and Compatibility
In addition to the Secure Boot requirement, I noted that MSI Afterburner was not functioning as expected. Thankfully, Battlefield 6 includes its own Performance Metrics, and the NVIDIA Overlay was operational, providing essential tools for testing during the Open Beta.
On the compatibility front, Battlefield 6 will support AMD FSR 3, Intel XeSS 2.0, and NVIDIA DLSS 4. However, it remains uncertain whether FSR 3.1 will be available or if AMD will offer a toggle for FSR 4.0 through its drivers when the Open Beta launches. On the NVIDIA side, users with an RTX-50 series graphics card can look forward to utilizing DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation.
In summary, the necessity of Secure Boot for launching Battlefield 6 is a critical point for gamers to consider. If your motherboard does not support this feature, you will be unable to play the game. This requirement is essential information for every PC gamer, and it is important to note that it is unrelated to EA’s Javelin anti-cheat system.
