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Battlefield 6 vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
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Release Date | |
Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 28, 2022 |
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Battlefield Studios (DICE, Criterion, Motive, Ripple Effect) | Infinity Ward (Lead), Treyarch, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Toys for Bob, Demonware, Digital Legends Entertainment, Solid State Studios, Activision Shanghai, Activision Central Tech |
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Electronic Arts | Activision |
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First-Person Shooter, Combined Arms, Multiplayer, Action | First-Person Shooter, Action, Military |
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Frostbite Engine | IW 9.0 (Evolved from previous Call of Duty engines) |
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M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 |
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$69.99 | $69.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
The game returns to a traditional four-class system (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon), replacing the Specialists of BF2042. Each class has unique traits, gadgets, and weapon proficiencies. A new 'Training System' acts as a subclass, allowing players to choose one of two skill paths in each match to unlock progressive, teamwork-focused perks. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game launched with nine multiplayer maps across four regions: Egypt, USA, Gibraltar, and Tajikistan. Maps like 'Siege of Cairo' offer dense urban combat, while 'Mirak Valley' provides a massive landscape for large-scale combined-arms warfare. The game also includes a remastered version of the fan-favorite 'Operation Firestorm' from Battlefield 3. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
Features a full suite of multiplayer modes, including 64-player Conquest and Breakthrough, the return of Rush, and smaller modes like Domination and TDM. A new 'Escalation' mode funnels players into progressively tighter combat zones. A Battle Royale mode developed by Ripple Effect is also included at launch. |
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Available Editions | |
The game is available in a Standard Edition ($69.99) and a Phantom Edition ($99.99), which includes the Battlefield Pro Token, the Phantom cosmetic pack, and an XP Boost Set. Pre-ordering any edition grants the 'Tombstone Pack' of cosmetic items. |
Available in Standard Edition (Cross-Gen Bundle for consoles) and Vault Edition. Vault Edition included the Red Team 141 Operator Pack (Ghost, Soap, Farah, Price skins), FJX Cinder Weapon Vault (custom weapon blueprint system), Season 1 Battle Pass + 50 Tier Skips, and Ghost Legacy Pack (12 Ghost skins for MW2019/Warzone 1, 10 AR blueprints). |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
The game is supported by a seasonal model with a Battle Pass for new content and cosmetics. The expanded 'Battlefield Portal' sandbox, powered by the Godot engine, allows for deep community-created content, including custom maps, modes, and even zombie horde experiences. |
The game followed a seasonal content model, with new multiplayer maps, modes, weapons, operators, and battle passes released each season. Warzone 2.0 and DMZ mode were significant free additions integrated with MWII. Paid content primarily consists of cosmetic bundles in the store and battle pass purchases. No traditional map pack DLCs; new maps are free. Raids (3-player co-op missions) were added as episodic content. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Utilizes an updated version of the IW engine (IW 9.0), delivering impressive visual fidelity with detailed character models, realistic weapon animations, advanced lighting and particle effects, and diverse global environments. Photogrammetry is used for many assets. The game supports high refresh rates and various aspect ratios on PC. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Original score by Sarah Schachner, featuring tense, militaristic, and atmospheric themes. Sound design is crucial for gameplay, with detailed and impactful weapon sounds, distinct footstep audio based on surface and enemy type, and realistic environmental effects. Voice acting features returning and new talent for iconic characters. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | Standard modern FPS HUD displaying ammo, health (regenerating), mini-map/compass, killstreaks, and objective markers. Menus for loadouts, operators, challenges, store, and social features. The UI underwent several revisions post-launch to improve navigation. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including extensive controller and keyboard/mouse remapping, detailed subtitle and caption customization, colorblind modes, options to reduce motion sickness (motion blur, weapon blur toggles), aim assist customization, audio mixing options, and visual cues for important gameplay elements. |
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launchWatch | launchWatch |
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launchView | launchView |
settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, 30 FPS, Low Settings) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPUs. 6GB of VRAM is required. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX card with at least 6GB of VRAM is advisable. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An HDD is technically supported for the minimum spec, but an SSD is strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB, with compromises) or RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 55 GB HDD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF or Low) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/High experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/High performance. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p High settings. 4GB VRAM minimum, 6-8GB recommended. GPU (Laptop): Solid laptop GPUs for 1080p High. Ensure adequate TGP. (Hypothetical future RTX 5050 Laptop would likely fit here). RAM: 12GB RAM is officially recommended for a smoother experience at high settings. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. Optional Hi-Rez assets increase storage. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB/8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB), RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 32GB) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, playable framerate) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for CoD:MWII. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. Newer 4-core CPUs would be preferable. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires DX12 Level 12.0 support. 2GB VRAM absolute minimum, 4GB recommended. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Ensure sufficient VRAM (4GB+ ideally). Performance varies greatly with TGP. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum. Dual-channel configuration is beneficial. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum; expect long load times. SSD strongly recommended. Optional Hi-Rez assets increase storage. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-6100 / Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (2GB/4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U (for very lowest end) or Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H for a better minimum experience. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (2GB, would struggle) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB, low TGP). RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB) would be a more capable modern minimum. layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 32GB) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Competitive / High FPS (Targets 1080p/1440p, Optimized settings, High Refresh Rate) (Optimized Medium/High Preset, 1080p or 1440p resolution, Ray Tracing OFF, targeting high FPS (120+).) CPU: Official CPU for competitive high FPS gameplay. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs needed to drive high refresh rates. GPU: Official GPU for competitive high FPS. 8GB VRAM recommended. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs capable of high refresh rates at 1080p/1440p with optimized settings. Max TGP versions are crucial. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended for competitive play. Storage: SSD (preferably NVMe) required for optimal performance in competitive scenarios. Optional Hi-Rez assets for clarity. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5060/5060 Ti Laptop GPU would target this.) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Optional, up to 64GB) |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Targets 1440p, 60 FPS, High Settings) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to maintain a stable framerate in large-scale battles. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1440p experience. GPU (Laptop): Capable laptop GPUs for a solid 1440p experience. Ensure adequate TGP for best performance. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommended amount. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 4K, 60 FPS, Ultra Settings) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR) is likely necessary.) CPU: Official ultra-spec desktop CPU to minimize bottlenecks at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for the best 4K experience. GPU: Official ultra-spec desktop GPUs for a 4K/60FPS experience. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is the official ultra-spec requirement to provide sufficient headroom at 4K. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) or RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution (Upscaling like DLSS/FSR likely needed for stable 60FPS+), Ray Tracing optional.) CPU: Official high-end desktop CPU for 4K gaming. CPU (Laptop): Flagship or high-end laptop CPUs required to support 4K gaming demands. GPU: Official GPU for 4K Ultra settings. 10GB+ VRAM highly recommended. GPU (Laptop): The most powerful current (RTX 30/40 series) laptop GPUs are needed for 4K; even then, upscaling will likely be essential for smooth 60FPS+ at high settings. Hypothetical RTX 50 series laptop GPUs are speculative. RAM: 16GB is official, but 32GB RAM is often beneficial for a very smooth 4K experience, especially with high textures and Warzone. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is crucial for 4K. Installing the Hi-Rez Assets Cache is recommended for the best visuals and can consume significant additional space. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and above. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (16GB), RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB), RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB, Max TGP). **(A hypothetical future flagship NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU would be targeted for an enhanced 4K experience on laptops.)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 125 GB NVMe SSD + Hi-Rez Assets Cache (Recommended, up to 64GB) |
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Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: The game requires at least 55 GB of storage space, with 90 GB recommended to accommodate all content. An SSD is highly recommended to significantly reduce loading times and minimize texture pop-in. Type: SSD | Spec: 125 GB available space at launch (SSD Highly Recommended). Actual space required can be significantly larger with updates, Warzone, and optional Hi-Rez Assets Cache. Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for all tiers for faster loading and better texture streaming. The game's footprint is substantial and can grow; ensure ample free space. An optional Hi-Rez Assets Cache (up to 32-64GB) can be downloaded for improved visuals but requires additional storage. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is recommended for the best performance and compatibility. | Spec: Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (with the latest update) or Windows 11 (with the latest update) is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12, which the modern Frostbite engine relies on for its advanced rendering features. | Spec: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0 compatible card) Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. A GPU compatible with DX12 Feature Level 12.0 is necessary. Support for DX12 Ultimate features (like ray tracing) enhances visuals on compatible hardware. |
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