Why Is Secure Boot Required for Battlefield 6? EA's Anti-Cheat System Unvealed

Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot to run, and it's coming to more games soon. So, what is secure boot, why does it drive so many gamers mad, and how can you enable it? This page uncovers everything you should know about it. Don't miss it and follow to discover everything about it here.

Once this announcement was released, worldwide gamers and Battlefield fans went crazy, especially those expecting the upcoming Battlefield 6/2042. Not only Windows fans, but also Linux gamers, are trying to find reasons and solutions to enable secure boot to play Battlefield 6 effectively.

Stay chill and follow this tutorial. EaseUS Software will explain the reasons for this issue and offer you some practical tricks to help you resolve this issue and enjoy a smooth gaming experience on your PC while playing Battlefield 6 and other upcoming games. Also, feel free to share this article online to help more people get answers instantly:

What Is Secure Boot?

Accordingly, Secure Boot is a BIOS-based security feature available on most motherboards for the past 5 years in recent Windows operating systems. For example, on Windows 10 64-bit systems with UEFI boot mode and recent Windows 11 with TPM, it requires Windows owners to enable secure boot on their computers.

If not enabled, some modern operating systems won't be able to boot and wake up the computer successfully. Here are some links to help if you are having one of the listed issues:

Why Is Secure Boot Required for Battlefield 6?

So, why is Secure Boot required for playing Battlefield 6? Follow through this part and you'll get to know the reasons.

What Are the System Requirements of Battlefield 6?

Here is a comparison table of recommended and minimum PC system requirements to run Battlefield 6, offered by Electronics Arts:

What Are the Secure Boot Requirements of Battlefield 6?

According to the above system requirements table for running BF6, it's clear that to enable Secure Boot, you'll need to have:

• 🧩OS: Windows 11/Windows 10
• 🎮Motherboard: UEFI Secure Boot Enabled
• 🔖TPM: TPM 2.0 enabled
• 💽Disk Style: GPT disk partition style

Extended reading: How to Enable/Disable UEFI Mode.

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Why Is Secure Boot Required for BF6?

Here is an official explanation offered by EA.com on why they bring up the Secure Boot requirement:

• ✅Secure Boot provides features to protect against cheats that attempt to infiltrate during the Windows boot process.
• ✅Allow the Battlefield Positive Play team to use its own features and related dependent features like TPM to combat other forms of cheating, including:
  • ✔️Kernal-Level Cheats and Rootkits
  • ✔️Memory Manipulation and Injection
  • ✔️ Spoofing and Hardware ID Manipulation
  • ✔️Virtual Machine and Enulation
  • ✔️Tampering with Anti-Cheat Systems
• ✅Utilizing Secure Boot to help the EA Javelin Anticheat system offer a customizable, unique, and modified approach for Battlefield and other EA FPS games.
  • ✔️Designed to prevent cheating and malicious behavior in EA games.
  • ✔️Operates at the kernel level, detects and blocks cheats that try to tamper with games' memory or inject malicious code.
  • ✔️Javeline prioritizes player privacy and security, making sure it won't compromise user data or system integrity.

Expansion of Secure Boot Requirements in New Games

Alongside Battlefield 6, some upcoming games will also require Secure Boot mode enabled on Windows PCs. Here is a checklist:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - the first in its series to mandate Secure Boot
• Battlefield 2042 -requires Secure Boot after a patch

What Operating Systems Support Secure Boot?

So, what operating systems support Secure Boot? Many operating systems support this boot mode, including:

​​​​How to Learn If Your PC Supports Secure Boot?

To learn whether your computer supports Secure Boot, you can try either of the  tips provided here to test and learn the details:

#1. Check System Information

• Press Windows + R keys, type "msinfo32" and hit Enter.
• Find Secure Boot under the "System Summary" section at the System Information window.
• If it says "Unsupported", your PC doesn't support Secure Boot. If it says "On", it means your PC supports Secure Boot and it's enabled currently.

#2. Check BIOS/UEFI Settings

• Reboot your PC and press F2/F12/Del or Esc key to enter BIOS/UEFI settings.
• Navigate to the "Boot" or "Security" tab.
• Find the "Secure Boot" option. 
• If the Secure Boot option shows up, it means your PC supports it. If nothing shows, it means your PC doesn't support Secure Boot.

BONUS Tips: Enable Secure Boot to Play Battlefield 6 with Different Motherboards

Here is a brief guide you can follow to enable Secure Boot on your PC:

• Click the Windows icon and search "Change advanced startup options".
• Click "Restart now" next to the Advanced startup section.
• Wait for the PC to restart and enter the Advanced Startup window.
• Click "Advanced" and select "UEFI Firmware Settings".
• Enter UEFI settings, go to the Boot tab, then select "Enabled" next to the Secure Boot status option.

Once done, restart your PC and you should be able to boot your PC from the Secure Boot mode, and you should be able to play Battlefield 6 Beta or its Full version.

If your PC is running on a specific motherboard, follow the respective link to learn how to enable secure boot on your PC with a different motherboard:

What to Do If Your PC Doesn't Support Secure Boot?

So, what will you do next when you find out that your PC doesn't support Secure Boot, but you want to install and play Battlefield 6 on your machine?

Here is a checklist for you to try when your PC doesn't actually support the Secure Boot mode:

• ✔️Check hardware compatibility: refer to the motherboard website and confirm if the motherboard and CPU support Secure Boot.
• ✔️Update BIOS/UEFI: If your PC motherboard supports secure boot, visit the motherboard manufacturer's website and download the latest BIOS/UEFI firmware. Install and update the firmware.
• ✔️Play Battlefield 6 on a supported online platform: If your PC motherboard doesn't support Secure Boot at all, or your computer is too old, find a gaming console or online gaming platform to play Battlefield 6 instead of using the computer.

Conclusion

On this page, we explain what Secure Boot is, why Battlefield requires it, and how to enable Secure Boot on your PC. However, many factors could affect your ability to enable Secure Boot on your PC, for example, the system drive is not in GPT format, or the UEFI mode is not enabled.

If you are having a similar issue,  check the FAQ and find answers here.

FAQs of Secure Boot with Battlefield 6

1. How to change the system drive to GPT for Secure Boot?

First, before you start, follow this tip to check if Windows is using UEFI or Legacy.

Next, if it's using Legacy, convert the system disk to GPT with a reliable MBR to GPT Disk Converter, such as EaseUS Partition Master.

• Run EaseUS Partition Master > Go to the Disk Converter section and select "MBR => GPT" > Select the target disk -the OS disk and select "Convert" > Select "Execute Task".

Last, once done, reboot PC and press F2/F12/Del or Esc key to enter BIOS, go to the Boot section and select UEFI and Secure Boot mode enabled.

Save the changes and restart PC.

2. Should I enable Secure Boot in Windows 11?

Yes, sure. To boot and run Windows 11 without any boot issues, it is recommended that you turn Secure Boot on for better security and stable performance on your Windows 11 computer.

3. Why is Secure Boot not showing up in BIOS?

If the UEFI firmware on your PC's motherboard is outdated, it may not appear in the BIOS settings. Also, if your PC's motherboard only supports BIOS mode, not UEFI mode, you may also not be able to see the Secure Boot.

So, the way to make Secure Boot show up in BIOS is to first confirm your PC's motherboard supports UEFI mode. If yes, next, visit the motherboard manufacturer's website and download the latest firmware update. Then, restart the PC and enter BIOS settings to enable UEFI mode. Once done, you should be able to see the Secure Boot in UEFI or BIOS settings.

4. How to Enable TPM 2.0?

• Enter BIOS/UEFI settings by restarting your PC and pressing F2/F10/F12 or Del, Esc keys.
• Go to the Security or Advanced settings in BIOS settings, find TPM options, such as security devices, Intel Platform Trust Technology or Intel systems, or AMD CPU fTPM or AMD systems.
• Select the TPM option, and change its settings to "Enabled" or "Activate" state.
• Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.