Battlefield 6 Conflicts With Valorant, Here's How
Battlefield 6 now requires PC players to enable Secure Boot to launch the game. This step helps EA fight cheating more effectively. Some players have also been asked to close Valorant before playing Battlefield 6.
Open Beta Blocks Over 300,000 Cheaters
During Battlefield 6’s Open Beta, the game blocked over 300,000 cheaters from joining matches. The main tool behind this success was Javelin, Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat system. Combined with Secure Boot, it keeps gameplay fair.
Valorant and Battlefield 6 Anti-Cheat Systems Clash
Players reported an error saying: “The application has failed to start due to a general software incompatibility. Please uninstall the conflicting software, or adjust its settings: Valorant.”
This happens because Battlefield 6 uses Javelin, while Valorant uses Vanguard. Both anti-cheat systems protect the same game memory regions in similar ways. When Valorant runs alongside Battlefield 6, the two conflict.
You Do Not Need to Uninstall Valorant
The two anti-cheat programs are compatible and can both be installed on the same PC. The issue only appears if you run both games at the same time.
To avoid the problem, close Valorant completely before starting Battlefield 6. You do not need to uninstall Valorant.
What You Should Do Before Playing Battlefield 6
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Enable Secure Boot on your PC
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Close the Valorant client fully before launching Battlefield 6
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Keep both games installed but do not run them simultaneously
Follow these steps to prevent anti-cheat conflicts and enjoy Battlefield 6 without interruptions.
