A significant proportion of Battlefield 6 beta players were running the game on PCs that lacked the necessary system requirements, according to EA.
Battlefield 6: Ensuring a Smooth Experience for All Players
In an interesting development, the technical director of Battlefield 6, Christian Buhl, has revealed that a "meaningful percentage" of beta players were using hardware that met or barely surpassed the game's minimum system requirements. This suggests that a significant portion of the gaming population either can't afford to upgrade to the new standard or chooses not to.
Electronic Arts (EA) further clarified that "a substantial number" of players were using hardware below the minimum system requirements. This is not surprising considering the economic uncertainty and tariffs that may be contributing to gamers holding onto older hardware, such as the RX 580 desktop mentioned in the text.
To address this issue, Battlefield Studios has put a lot of effort into ensuring that performance targets are met, regardless of whether the system meets the minimum or maximum requirements. The developers have also worked hard to ensure a good experience for players with lower-end hardware, with maps in Battlefield 6 being adjusted to be more performant for such systems.
The Battlefield 6 beta's system requirements are modest, with a recommended setup of an i7-10700 CPU and 3060 Ti GPU, but the minimum specs settle for an i5-8400 processor and RTX 2060 card. This approach seems to be aimed at ensuring as many people as possible can play Battlefield 6, which is important from a commercial and business perspective.
However, it's worth noting that no information is provided on how the performance of the game is affected on hardware below the minimum requirements. Similarly, no potential issues or problems that might arise from using hardware below the minimum requirements are mentioned.
Interestingly, the author of the article identifies with the Battlefield 6 community due to their use of older hardware that doesn't meet the game's minimum requirements. This shows a commitment to the game's community and a recognition of the challenges faced by players using older hardware.
While the article does not provide any hard data on the number of players using hardware below the minimum requirements, it's clear that Battlefield Studios is taking steps to ensure that the game is accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Whether this approach will translate into a smooth gaming experience for all players remains to be seen.
