Intel Arc Graphics Cards Regularly Freezing during Battlefield 6 Gameplay - Discover Potential Remedies before Intel Provides a Resolution
In a recent turn of events, users with Intel Arc A-series GPUs, such as the Arc A380 and A770, have been experiencing issues while playing Battlefield 6. Despite the release of a WHQL-certified "Game On" driver (version 32.0.101.6987) by Intel in early August 2025, which includes official support for Battlefield 6 and performance improvements, crashing issues persist, particularly during the game's open beta.
The crashes and freezes seem to be tied to the game's default "Borderless" display mode, causing matchmaking freezes and map loading errors. This issue appears to be a driver-level problem rather than a hardware concern, as newer B-series GPUs do not exhibit this behavior and are officially recommended for Battlefield 6 at higher settings.
For those experiencing crashes on Intel Arc A-series GPUs, a workaround has been found. Switching from the Borderless Windowed mode to Fullscreen mode in Battlefield 6 settings has been reported to reduce or eliminate crashes tied to the Borderless mode.
Intel is currently working on a fix for this issue, but as of early August 2025, no official patch beyond the existing driver has been released to fully resolve the crashing on A-series cards in Battlefield 6.
Key Points
- Current Driver: Intel GPU Driver v32.0.101.6987 (WHQL-certified, early August 2025)
- Driver Impact: Adds Battlefield 6 support, improves performance, but does not fully fix crashing
- Crash Issue on A-series: Crashes tied to Borderless mode in Battlefield 6 (matchmaking freeze, map loading issues)
- B-series GPUs: No major crashes reported, officially recommended for high settings
- Confirmed Workaround: Switch Battlefield 6 display from Borderless Windowed to Fullscreen mode
- Intel's Ongoing Action: Working on further driver fixes for A-series GPUs
Users with Intel Arc A-series GPUs experiencing crashes are advised to update to the latest driver 32.0.101.6987 and use Fullscreen mode in Battlefield 6 as a temporary workaround until Intel releases additional fixes.
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[1] Intel's WHQL-certified Game On driver [2] Battlefield 6 crashes on Arc Alchemist hardware
- Despite the release of Intel's WHQL-certified Game On driver, users with Intel Arc A-series GPUs are still encountering Battlefield 6 crashes, particularly in the Borderless display mode.
- Smartphone users may find it beneficial to consider B-series GPUs when looking for hardware that is officially recommended for Battlefield 6 and does not exhibit the crashing issues found in the Arc A-series GPUs.
