Many players have reported being unable to play Battlefield 6 due to a connection failure error. For example, a player’s EA forum post said this about that BF 6 error, “I can’t play Battlefield 6 (Steam)… Every time I launch the game, I get the CONNECTION FAILED error message that I’m unable to connect to the EA servers.” The error message says, “Unable to connect to the EA servers.” This is how you can fix the Battlefield 6 connection failed error on Windows PC.
Remove USB Devices From Your PC
One of the most widely confirmed ways to resolve the Battlefield 6 connection failed error is to remove USB devices connected to PCs. Some USB sticks, drives, and other devices can conflict with Battlefield 6’s anticheat software when connected. So, try disconnecting any unneeded USB sticks, external hard drives, headphones, or controller devices connected to your PC before starting your BF 6 game.
The Eject Properties option for a USB device
Verify Battlefield 6’s Files
A few players say they’ve fixed the Battlefield 6 connection failed error by verifying the BF 6 game files. Applying this possible fix might work for some players, as corrupted or missing game files can cause game server connection issues. Check out this Steam page that includes instructions for verifying game files to apply this possible resolution.
The Verify integrity of game files option
Turn Off VPNs
Players also confirm they’ve fixed the Battlefield 6 connection failed issue by disabling VPN connections on their PCs. Is there VPN software installed on your PC? If so, try selecting the disable or disconnect option within that software to disable the VPN connection. Then, try starting Battlefield 6 with the VPN software disabled.
Set Your DNS to Google
A default, unreliable DNS server set might be causing the Battlefield 6 connection failed error on your PC. Indeed, some players have fixed that error by changing their DNS server settings to Google. You can switch to a Google DNS as follows:
- To open Run, simultaneously press the Windows logo key and R.
- Enter ncpa.cpl (for Network Connections) and click OK.
- Next, right-click on the internet network adapter and select Properties.
- Click the Internet Protocol Version 4 label and Properties.
- Select Use the following DNS server addresses from there.
- Enter a 8.8.8.8 address value into the Preferred DNS text box.
Use the following DNS server address radio button
- Then, enter Google’s 8.8.4.4 address inside the Alternative DNS box.
- Select the OK options to finish.
Temporarily Turn Off the Windows Defender Firewall
Firewall rules and blocks can be another potential cause for the Battlefield 6 connection failed error. To address this possible cause, try temporarily disabling Windows Defender Firewall and then start Battlefield 6. This Microsoft page explains how users can turn off the Windows firewall.
The turn off options for Windows Defender Firewall
If this works, turn the firewall back on afterwards and disable it before playing Battlefield 6. Alternatively, add the bf6 (Battlefield 6 EXE) file to the firewall’s allowed list. You can add the game to that firewall’s allowed list as covered on this Microsoft help page. Select both the Public/Private checkboxes for Battlefield 6 within the allowed list.
The troubleshooting methods above are among the better ways to resolve the Battlefield 6 connection failed error on Windows PCs. Applying those potential fixes has worked for many players. If you need alternative potential fixes for this gaming issue, click Contact Us on this EA Help page to send a support ticket.
