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Common problemBattlefieldWindows PC
Battlefield 6 keeps crashing
Background apps, damaged files or frame rate
The game closes when you join a match or freezes while you play. EA points to background programs, damaged game files and an uncapped frame rate.
Fix it
How to fix it
Close background apps, then do a clean boot of your PC.
In the EA app, open Library, select the Manage icon on Battlefield 6 and choose Repair.
Cap your frame rate or turn on V-Sync.
Reinstall the game and the EA app if it keeps crashing.
From Battlefield's help pages: help.ea.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Battlefield's own support is the next stop.
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More Battlefield errors and common problems
- Secure Boot not enabledThe anticheat needs Secure Boot turned on
- Can't connect to serversServers down or an unstable connection
- Can't join a matchFull servers, old version or cross-play off
- High ping and lagFar servers, Wi-Fi or a busy network
- EA Javelin anticheat encountered an errorAnticheat can't start the game
- 1:85009SDisconnect linked to a VPN or DNS
- cannot be used at the same time as the gameDisallowed software is running
- DiceOnlineError_UnknownUnknown online error, often damaged files
- 1:86001SA problem with your connection or network
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