Battlefield 6 Beta: Your Early Access Pass

Get ready! The much-anticipated next Battlefield installment is gearing up for an open beta, and it’s closer than you think. Interestingly, the folks at Battlefield Studios chose to reveal the beta before dropping the official game trailer. The details regarding the Battlefield 6 open beta were shared during a livestream on July 31, giving players insight into the schedule and how to participate.

Here’s everything we currently know, along with our projections for the upcoming open beta experience.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta: When Does It Launch?

Mark your calendars! The Battlefield 6 open beta kicks off on August 7th and will be available throughout the month of August.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How Can You Join?

Access to the initial weekend requires watching specific streamers to obtain a code. Following that, the beta will be accessible to everyone during multiple weekends.

• August 7-8: Tune into the livestream and watch content creators for a chance to snag a code.
• August 9-10: The beta opens its doors to all players.
• August 14-17: Everyone gets a chance to play.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta: What to Expect?

The precise content of the Battlefield 6 open beta remains under wraps. However, it’s generally anticipated that participants will be able to experience a selection of maps and game modes. Furthermore, Battlefield Studios has already stated that the beta will offer players the choice between “open” or “class-restricted” weapon loadouts.

“Why choose?” the developers hinted. During the open beta, players can anticipate playlist options that either lock signature weapons to specific classes or allow unrestricted weapon choices. “Stay tuned for more details,” they added.

Previous entries, such as the highly regarded Battlefield 4, featured weapons that were limited to specific classes. Battlefield 2042, on the other hand, introduced a system where any class could utilize any weapon. This change proved divisive, with some players enjoying the freedom and others longing for the previous restrictions. It seems DICE is striving to cater to both preferences by presenting the choice in Battlefield 6.

In addition to multiplayer, Battlefield 6 will also feature a single-player campaign, alongside the rumored return of the innovative Portal mode, and potentially a battle royale mode. The open beta, however, is likely to focus solely on delivering a taste of the multiplayer experience.

Will Beta Progress Carry Over to the Full Game?

Official details are still pending from EA regarding the specifics of the Battlefield 6 open beta. However, historically, progress made during beta periods doesn’t transfer to the final, released game. It is widely anticipated that this pattern will continue with the Battlefield 6 open beta.

Battlefield 6 is the franchise’s first major installment since the somewhat underwhelming Battlefield 2042 released in 2021. While a firm release date is yet to be announced, speculation points towards an October 10 launch. This positions it approximately a month ahead of the rumored November 14 release for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.