Before You Hit Record: Optimize Your PC for Gameplay
Battlefield 2042 is a very demanding game. Before you start, a few tweaks can help you record gameplay on PC without lag.
Use Your GPU's Encoder
This is the single most important tip for recording gameplay. Modern graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD have a dedicated chip just for recording (called NVENC for NVIDIA and AMF for AMD).
Using this instead of your CPU (x264) results in almost zero performance loss. All the methods below can be configured to use this, which is essential for a high-FPS game like Battlefield.
Enable Windows Game Mode
Go to your Windows Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and ensure the toggle is set to On. This helps Windows prioritize your game and can stabilize your frame rate while recording.
Method 1: Record Battlefield 6 with Xbox Game Bar
The Xbox Game Bar is built directly into Windows 10 and 11. It's the absolute fastest and easiest way to record Battlefield. However, it is a professional game recording software, so it lacks advanced features.
How to use Xbox Game Bar:
1. While in your game, press the Windows key + G to open the Game Bar overlay.
2. The "Record" button is in the top-left "Capture" widget. You can click this to start recording.
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