Battlefield 2042 - Preload Live + Launch times!
Step into battle when Battlefield 2042 launches on November 19th (or November 12th for Gold/Ultimate purchases). Preload now and find out when you can start playing!
There's no denying there's plenty of gamers around the world waiting to get their teeth sunk into the final version of Battlefield 2042, after a recent Beta gave us a glimpse of what we can expect. Now as we get even closer to launch the preload for the game is finally launching on November 19th, and those who have purchased either the Gold/Ultimate Editions are able to jump into battle even earlier from November 12th.
When does the preload for Battlefield 2042 start?
Luckily gamers can start downloading the game ahead of time, with the preload now available on PC. If you've picked up either the Gold or Ultimate Editions you'll be able to play from November 12th, while those who grab the Standard will be able to play from November 19th. Take a look at the Early Access times below to see when the game is available in your region!
BF2042 Preload Start: Available Now!
Early Access Start: November 12th at 12am PDT / 8am GMT / 9am CET
Game Launch: November 19th at 12am PDT / 8am GMT / 9am CET
Begin your preload directly after purchase on Origin and be ready for battle when the servers go up!
Battlefield 2042 PC System Requirements
Not sure if your PC is up to task of running the game? Take a look below at what you'll need to run the game, and be sure to make some room on your drives as you'll need at least 100 gigs of space (SSD recommended), which is still less than some recent PC titles! All versions of the game will require a 64bit OS version of Windows 10 as a minimum.
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Core i5 6600K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
As always we'd recommend making sure you have the latest drivers for your Graphics Card to ensure the smoothest experience at release - AMD / Nvidia.
Battlefield 2042 Pre-order Bonuses
Those who pre-order any version of Battlefield 2042 will receive the following bonuses for use within the full game:
- Baku ACB-90 melee takedown knife
- "Mr. Chompy" epic weapon charm
- "Landfal" player card background and "Old Guard" tag
Anyone that grabs the Gold or Ultimate Editions will be able to jump into the battle sooner from November 12th.
Battlefield 2042 is launching on November 19th 2021 and if you pre-order the game you'll get bonuses for the full game when it launches. Those who pre-order the Gold/Ultimate Editions will also be able to play early from November 12th . See our Version Comparison for more help!