Battlefield 6 Beta
Battlefield 6 fans can gear up for a major early gameplay window: the Open Beta starts on August 7, 2025, giving players their first hands-on experience with the highly anticipated shooter. The Early Access phase is set for August 7–8, with the full Open Beta rolling out over two weekends—August 9–10 and August 14–17.
DICE & EA
DICE and EA promise this Beta will deliver the “most content we’ve ever dropped in an Open Beta in Battlefield history,” featuring revamped class mechanics, destructible environments, and new multiplayer modes.
The Beta is now live for pre-loading across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, EA App, and Epic Games Store as of August 4. Players across these platforms must enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 on PC to comply with enhanced anti-cheat protocols.
Will Battlefield 6 Have a Beta?
Yes, Battlefield 6 features a structured Open Beta:
- Early Access: August 7–8 (restricted)
- Open Beta Weekend 1: August 9–10 (public)
- Open Beta Weekend 2: August 14–17 (public)
How Do You Get Early Access to the Beta?
You can unlock early access via:
- Pre-registration for Battlefield Labs before July 31
- Reserving the game
- Being an EA Play Pro subscriber
- Watching 30 minutes of any Battlefield 6 Twitch stream with Drops enabled (between August 7–8)
What Time Will the Battlefield 6 Beta Start?
Early Access launches on August 7 at 08:00 UTC, translating to:
- 1 AM PDT (U.S. West)
- 4 AM EDT (U.S. East)
- 9 AM BST (UK)
- 10 AM CEST (Europe)
- 5 PM JST (Japan)
The full Open Beta (Weekend 1) runs from August 9 at the same times, until August 10, with Weekend 2 mirroring the schedule from August 14–17
Is Battlefield 6 Only on PS5?
No—Battlefield 6 will release across multiple platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (Steam, EA App, Epic Games Store)
The Open Beta is accessible on all of these platforms
How Many Levels (Maps) Are in the Open Beta?
Across the Beta weekends, players will experience:
- Empire State (added during Weekend 2)
- Siege of Cairo
- Liberation Peak
- Iberian Offensive
Available modes include Conquest, Closed Weapons Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill, Rush, and Squad Deathmatch.
Final Verdict
Battlefield 6’s Beta is poised to be an epic launchpad for one of the most ambitious installments in the franchise. With Early Access available from August 7, EA’s Twitch Drop integration, and a massive content offering across expansive maps and dynamic features, engagement is off the charts—even overwhelming server capacity.
Key takeaways:
- Yes, there’s a Beta, both Early Access and Open
- Early Access unlocks via pre-order, participation in Battlefield Labs, EA Play Pro, or Twitch Drops
- Beta kick-off on August 7 at 08:00 UTC
- Platforms include PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Maps and modes offer a rich taste of the full game’s tactical warfare and scale