Battlefield 6 beta won't open if DS4Windows is running in the background

The early access beta for Battlefield 6 is just hours away. If you've secured an early access code and want to jump into the action, remember not to run DS4Windows when the beta launches, as it simply won't work.

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After seeing users reporting that an error message was popping up when DS4Windows was running and the Battlefield 6 beta was launched, I proceeded to test it myself, and I was presented with the above error message. For those who don't know, DS4Windows is a collection of software utilities that enables the use of a PlayStation DualShock 4 controller with a Windows PC. Gamers typically use this software, which is quite popular, when the game they want to play doesn't come with native support for a PS4 controller.

The software works by emulating an Xbox 360 controller and enables the user to remap buttons and inputs on the controller. However, Battlefield's anti-cheat engine detects the software as malicious and will not allow a user to boot into the game if the PC is running the software when the game is launched, or if DS4Windows is launched after the game is already opened (the game will crash).

But what about a PS5 controller? Can a user take a PS5 controller and play Battlefield 6 with it? Yes, a PS5 controller is fully supported for Battlefield 6, as proven by the multiplayer event that showcased many streamers playing Battlefield 6 on PC with PS5 controllers.