Battlefield 6: How To Enable Secure Boot

Battlefield 6’s open beta begins August 7th, 2025, with early access available via Twitch drops until August 10th. PC users face a critical requirement: activating Secure Boot to prevent unauthorized software interference during gameplay. Failure to enable this feature will block access to the beta entirely.

Secure Boot operates within BIOS settings to restrict malicious programs from launching during system startup. EA mandates its activation to combat cheating tools effectively. Configuring this feature involves precise adjustments, detailed in the following guide.

Configuring Secure Boot for Battlefield 6 Access

Secure Boot activation required for Battlefield 6 (Image via Electronic Arts)

Follow these BIOS configuration steps adapted from EA’s official guidelines. Proceed cautiously or consult a technician if unfamiliar with system settings:

Launch the Run dialog using Win + R
Enter msinfo32 and confirm
Navigate to System Summary
Verify BIOS Mode displays UEFI and Secure Boot State shows On
For Legacy BIOS Mode systems, confirm disk partitioning uses GPT format instead of MBR

Enabling TPM 2.0

TPM 2.0 security must be active alongside Secure Boot:

Open Run dialog with Win + R
Input tpm.msc and execute
Check TPM status and consult manufacturer guides if adjustments needed

GPT Partition Verification

Confirm your storage drive uses GPT format:

Press Win + X, select Disk Management
Right-click OSDisk (C:) and open Properties
Under Volumes, check Partition style
For MBR disks, run administrative command prompt:
- Execute mbr2gpt /validate /disk:0 /allowFullOS
- Follow with mbr2gpt /convert /disk:0 /allowfullOS

Completing Secure Boot Configuration

Final activation steps after meeting prerequisites:

Access Advanced Startup Options through Windows settings
Reboot into UEFI Firmware Settings
Locate Secure Boot in BIOS Boot options
Enable feature and save changes before exiting
System will restart with new security protocols active

This one-time configuration ensures persistent access to Battlefield 6 while maintaining system security. Users should allocate sufficient time for this technical process to avoid gameplay interruptions.