Battlefield 6 Lets You Uninstall the Campaign After Beating It
EA and Battlefield Studios have added a practical nudge for players who want to reclaim storage space: an uninstall option for the Battlefield 6 campaign once you complete its story. The pop-up appears after finishing the nine-mission, roughly five-hour campaign and is framed as a convenience rather than a necessity, offering a straightforward way to wipe the single-player component from your platform of choice.
The Campaign’s Place in Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6 marks the series’ first mainline campaign since Battlefield V in 2018, following 2021’s Battlefield 2042, which did away with a traditional story mode. The new campaign is shorter than classic Battlefield narratives, and its reception has been mixed. Some players praise its energy and attempt to capture the series’ chaotic firefights, while others feel it doesn’t leave a lasting impact. IGN’s review reflected a similar sentiment, calling it a “safe, dull reimagining” rather than a bold reinvention. Still, the campaign exists as a separate component, allowing players to focus on the multiplayer if they wish.
Why the Uninstall Option Matters
For players juggling limited storage on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S, the uninstall prompt offers a practical choice. With the campaign taking up around 60 GB, removing it after completion could free significant space, potentially around 15 GB, depending on installed HD texture packs and other assets. That freed space can be redirected toward the game’s expansive multiplayer modes or a future download. The option is presented as a convenience—a way to clean up after finishing a contained story rather than a mandatory step.
How It Works in Practice
When you complete the final mission, you’ll be guided to in-game challenges and rewards tied to the single-player portion. After reviewing those, the game shows an uninstall button with the clear message that removing the campaign will “save space.” Players can choose to keep or delete the component, and the game should reinstall the campaign if revisited later, subject to platform constraints.
What This Means for Players
So far, the reaction to Battlefield 6’s campaign has been polarized, but the space-saving uninstall option adds a new layer of flexibility. For players who prioritise multiplayer competition, this feature makes it easier to tailor the game install to their preferred mode. It also underscores a broader industry trend: developers offering modular installs that let players shed parts of a game they won’t use again. While the campaign’s length leaves room for debate about its lasting value, its presence as a removable component is likely to be appreciated by those managing storage carefully.
Looking Ahead
As Battlefield 6 continues to expand with updates, the community will watch how the campaign’s perceived value evolves. If future patches or downloadable content reframe the narrative or add replayability, players might reconsider uninstalling it. For now, the uninstall option serves as a practical nod to players who want a leaner setup—retaining the multiplayer battlefield while discarding the single-player story when it’s no longer needed.
For more on Battlefield 6, including updates to its multiplayer modes and any changes to side content, stay tuned to our ongoing coverage and reviews.
