How to Join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta — Dates, Modes, and Rewards

The wait is nearly over — Battlefield 6’s Open Beta is here, giving fans a chance to dive into the action free of charge before the game’s official launch.

Following a rocky chapter with BF2042, early impressions of BF6 have been overwhelmingly positive. Cinematic trailers and early playtest footage have fueled hype, with many creators suggesting it could go toe-to-toe with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year.

Now, the second Open Beta weekend is set to kick off, packed with new modes, maps, playlists, and a Custom Search feature so you can hand-pick your favorite map/mode combos. Here’s everything you need to know.

📅 BF6 Open Beta Dates & Times

Next Open Beta: August 14–17, 2025

The Beta begins and ends at 1 AM PT across all regions:

💡 Note: Weekend 1 ran August 9–10, while Early Access (code required) took place August 7–8. Weekend 2 is fully open to all players — no codes needed.

🕹 How to Play the Open Beta

Since it’s an Open Beta, anyone can join — no sign-ups or invites required. Simply:

1. Visit your platform’s store (PlayStation, Xbox, PC).
2. Search “Battlefield 6 Beta.”
3. Download (~35 GB).
4. Wait for the start time and jump in.

📥 How to Preload

Preloading is already live. Just:

• Find the BF6 Beta in your platform store.
• Download ahead of time so you’re ready at launch.
• Size: ~35 GB on all platforms.

🚫 Will Progress Carry Over?

Gameplay progress (ranks, unlocks) will reset at launch.✅ Cosmetics (Twitch Drops, challenge skins) will carry over to the full game.

🎮 Platforms Supported

The Beta is live on all launch platforms:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App

🗺 Maps & Modes

Weekend 1 (Aug 9–10)

Maps: Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, Iberian Offensive

Modes: Conquest, Closed Weapon Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill

Weekend 2 (Aug 14–17)

Maps: All Weekend 1 maps + Empire State

Modes: All Weekend 1 modes + Rush and Squad Deathmatch

⚡ Extra:

• Training Grounds (Firing Range + tutorials) open all weekend.
• Daily playlist rotations: e.g., All-Out Warfare mix or Close Quarters mix.
• Initiation Mode with AI Soldiers for players under career rank 15.

🖥 PC Requirements

🎁 Why Join the Open Beta?

• Test the game early without spending a cent.
• Unlock exclusive cosmetics that transfer to launch.
• Learn maps & modes ahead of release.
• Try the new Custom Search to tailor your experience.