Modern video games are getting bigger and bigger, with stunning high-resolution textures, immersive uncompressed audio, and incredibly detailed 3D models. This means your hard drive space is more valuable than ever! Thankfully, many massive titles, like Battlefield 6, now let you decide which parts of the game to install, helping you save that precious storage.
While Steam often installs everything by default, console players usually get to choose specific components like the single-player campaign, multiplayer, and high-resolution textures. If you’ve already installed the full game, don’t worry! Though these options can be a bit buried, they are there. In fact, after you complete the campaign, Battlefield 6 even gives you a helpful prompt to uninstall it.
Ready to take control of your storage? Here’s how to easily manage your Battlefield 6 installation, including how to custom-select what gets installed on Steam from the very beginning!
Manage Your Battlefield 6 Installation Directly In-Game
If you prefer to handle your game’s footprint from within Battlefield 6 itself, these steps will guide you through customizing your installation on both PC and console:
- Select the “Settings” cog from the top menu.
- Go into the “System” tab.
- Right at the top, in the “Setup” area, you will see “Install / Uninstall”. Click on the “Edit” button.
This menu is your command center for managing installed content, allowing you to selectively add or remove the multiplayer, single-player campaign, and even high-resolution textures for both.
Simply select a component to toggle its installation status.
Customizing Your Battlefield 6 Installation on Steam
Unlike Xbox and PlayStation 5, which often prompt you for component selection during the initial installation, Steam typically downloads the entire 75GB package of Battlefield 6 by default. If you want more granular control right from the start, follow these simple steps:
- Right-click Battlefield 6 in your Steam Library and select “Properties.”
- In this menu, you will want to navigate to the “DLC” tab.
A new window will appear, listing all downloadable content, including the single-player and multiplayer components. Simply uncheck the boxes next to any parts you don’t wish to install.
Proceed with the installation as usual, and you’ll be saving valuable disk space from the moment you start playing.
For more expert advice on EA’s highly anticipated military shooter, be sure to explore our comprehensive Battlefield 6 guides. We cover everything from optimizing controller and graphics settings to understanding all classes and finding the best weapon loadouts.
Every Battlefield 6 Map So Far
This article originally included an image gallery showcasing every map in Battlefield 6. While we cannot embed it here, we encourage you to explore in-game or other official resources to see the diverse battlegrounds available.