Short answer: Yes, Secure Boot is required to play Battlefield 6 (and typically also BF6 beta), so you’ll need to enable Secure Boot in your PC’s UEFI/BIOS. What this means and how to proceed
- Why it’s required: Battlefield 6 uses anti-cheat measures that rely on a kernel/low-level component, which Secure Boot helps ensure runs in a trusted environment. Without Secure Boot enabled, the game may refuse to launch or play [sources discussing the requirement and rationale].
- How to enable Secure Boot (general steps):
- Reboot your PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (commonly by pressing F2, Delete, or a specific key shown on screen during startup).
- Ensure the system is booting in UEFI mode (not Legacy/CSM). You may need to switch the boot mode from Legacy to UEFI.
- Check that the boot disk is GPT (not MBR). If needed, convert to GPT while preserving data, or reinstall Windows in GPT format.
- Enable Secure Boot, choose the appropriate mode (Normally "Standard" or "Secure Boot" with Windows Key Enrollment). Save changes and exit.
- If Windows was installed in Legacy mode, you might need to convert the disk to GPT (e.g., using MBR2GPT) and then enable Secure Boot.
- Post-enabling tips:
- After enabling Secure Boot, re-enter Windows and verify Secure Boot is enabled in System Information (msinfo32 shows Secure Boot State: On).
- Ensure your Windows version is compatible (Windows 10/11 with Secure Boot support).
- If you run into issues, check for motherboard-specific guides from the manufacturer (MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock, etc.) for exact key presses and menu names.
Common caveats
- Some systems may have Secure Boot hidden behind extra options (e.g., Admin/Platform Key options). If you can’t find it, consult your motherboard manual or the manufacturer’s support page.
- If you dual-boot with another OS or have custom configurations, there might be additional steps to ensure the boot path remains signed and trusted.
- If you temporarily can’t enable Secure Boot, some users report workarounds, but they often involve security risks or may not work with newer builds or anti-cheat updates. The official stance is to enable Secure Boot for BF6.
If you’d like, tell me your motherboard model and your Windows version, and I can tailor step-by-step instructions for your exact hardware.
