Battlefield 6 has officially launched, delivering one of the most exciting first-person shooter experiences in recent memory. Given the immense anticipation for this title, it’s not uncommon to encounter occasional connectivity issues or extended queue times. Pinpointing whether the problem lies with the game’s servers or your own system can be tricky, but we’re here to provide all the essential information regarding the current Battlefield 6 server status.
For PC players, remember that enabling secure boot is a requirement for Battlefield 6. You might find our guide on how to activate secure boot helpful if you haven’t already done so.
Is Battlefield 6 Online? Latest Server Status Updates
October 20 Update:
As of October 20, Battlefield 6 servers are generally active and functioning normally for many players. However, search trends indicate a significant number of users are experiencing issues, with terms like “servers” and “down” trending high. This coincides with a widespread web outage impacting various online services, including other popular video games. Multiple outage tracking websites reported a substantial increase in Battlefield-related problems on this date.
Despite widespread reports, the official EA server status page indicates that all its games, including Battlefield 6, are operational. Keep in mind that individual experiences can differ. During peak hours, Battlefield 6 employs a queueing system, much like during the beta weekends. If you see a queue position exceeding 400,000, anticipate a wait of roughly 13-15 minutes to enter a game. However, even queues over 200,000 typically cleared within just a few minutes during the beta phase, so don’t be discouraged.
During the game’s launch, the development team communicated via social media that they were working to accommodate as many players as possible, aiming for “relatively short” queues. For Steam users encountering a missing “Play” button, a simple restart of the Steam client should resolve the issue.
The developers also acknowledged reports of certain players receiving an error message, occasionally prompting them to purchase DLC. This particular problem is currently under investigation.
It’s important to remember that if you start playing the campaign and then decide to switch to multiplayer, you’ll need to rejoin the queue. This is because the campaign operates on a separate client.
Additional reported errors include the game not appearing as released on Steam; a forced restart of Steam through the Task Manager should rectify this. If, after queueing, you encounter issues where the game appears unpurchased, try closing and reopening your PC storefront or restarting your console.
An image typically depicting the extensive queue positions players might encounter when Battlefield 6 servers are at full capacity.
For the most current information, you can always consult the official EA server status page; however, expect potential delays in updates during high traffic. Be sure to bookmark this page for ongoing developments.
While you’re waiting to deploy, why not explore our guides on choosing the ideal Battlefield 6 class, discovering all the available maps, or reviewing the comprehensive day-one patch notes for the latest game updates?