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BattleCore Arena

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BattleCore Arena
BattleCore Arena cover
Developers
Original version Cosmic Ray Studio
Re-release Ubisoft Bordeaux
Publishers
Original version Cosmic Ray Studio
Re-release Ubisoft
Engines
Original version Unreal Engine 4
Re-release Unreal Engine 5[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows February 4, 2025
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Sports Fictional sport
Themes Sci-fi
BattleCore Arena on MobyGames

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

BattleCore Arena is a multiplayer third-person game.

The game's initial version by Cosmic Ray Studio was in early access from October 4, 2017 to February 9, 2022. Ubisoft Bordeaux would create a new free-to-play version, released in early access on June 6, 2024 and fully on February 4, 2025.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Ubisoft Store
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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Original Cosmic Ray Studio version
Windows
All versions require Ubisoft Connect and VMProtect DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\BattleCoreArena\Saved\Config\Windows\GameUserSettings.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2613870/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 5 page for more details.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
6 Shut down on March 1, 2025; use peer-to-peer connections.[2]

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Shut down on March 1, 2025[2]
Peer-to-peer
Added after offical servers closed on March 1, 2025[2]
Dedicated
Direct IP
[2]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 7777
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12 [3]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise
Multiplayer Epic Online Services
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat

System requirements

Windows
MinimumRecommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-7100 3.9 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
4 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 5 engine build: 5.1.0.0[1]
  2. Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:PuyiHakim on 2025-02-04
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Steam :: BattleCore Arena :: Peer-to-Peer Tutorial - last accessed on 2025-09-03
  3. Verified by User:Eddman on 2026-02-07