Enjoy Bettlefield 6’s powerful, grounded shooter combat in beta before the full release on October 10!
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- Battlefield 6 Open Beta: End of Days
- Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Download
- Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Play
- Battlefield 6 Open Beta: All Key Features
- Battlefield 6 Open Beta: FAQ
- The second weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta ends on August 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM UTC.
- Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (no older consoles are supported).
- Registration is free. No code required.
- New maps and modes were introduced during the second weekend.
- Secure Boot is required for PC players.
- Battlefield 6 is scheduled for a full release on October 10, 2025.
Battlefield is currently in its second and final beta phase, offering players a limited, free opportunity to try out several tactical maps and game modes before the full launch on October 10. Here’s everything you need to know about the Open Beta, including when it ends, how to participate, and what new content it offers.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: End Time
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is split into two main weekends of free access, following an initial early access period for some players. The second and final Open Beta weekend began on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM UTC (1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT) and will run until Monday, August 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM UTC. This means players have until Monday morning (Eastern and Pacific Time) to enjoy the beta content in all regions before the servers shut down for the beta phase.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Download
Link your EA account to your platform account.
Go to your platform’s digital store and search for Battlefield 6 Open Beta.”
Download the beta client. For PC, enable Secure Boot in the BIOS.
You can now launch and play the beta. (The beta ends on August 18, 2025.)
Note: The beta client is approximately 35GB. Make sure you have enough space to install the game.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Play
Older consoles like the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are not supported due to the game’s advanced graphics and destructible environments.
Players who qualified for early access had to sign up for Battlefield Labs by July 31, earn codes through Twitch Drop promotions by watching Battlefield 6 streamers, or participate in other select promotions.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: All the Key Features
The Open Beta offers a showcase of multiplayer mayhem with a variety of game modes and maps.
Weekend 1 (August 9-11)
3 new maps: Iberian Offensive, Liberation Peak, and Siege of Cairo.
5 new modes: Conquest, Closed Weapon Conquest (weapons limited to certain classes), Breakthrough, Domination, and King of the Hill.
Weekend 2 (August 14-17)
1 new map: Empire State (located in Brooklyn, New York);
2 new modes: Rush and Squad Deathmatch.
This weekend, all the modes from the first weekend return, with new gameplay experiences focused on tactical and team-based objectives.
Additional details, such as exclusive beta rewards and Twitch Drop bonuses, are available to players, allowing them to receive certain benefits upon launch of the full game. The beta also marked a return to the franchise’s roots with a realistic and grounded combat experience, moving away from the tendency towards over-the-top crossover content seen in other shooters.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta FAQ
Q: Are older consoles like PS4 and Xbox One supported?
No, the Open Beta and full game only support current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC.
Q: What new content is available in the beta?
The beta features several maps spread across the two open weekends, game modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill, Rush, Squad Deathmatch, and special closed-world weapon variants.
Q: Do PC players need to do anything special to join the beta?
Yes, PC players must have Secure Boot enabled in their system BIOS to play the beta as an anti-cheat measure.
Q: Can I get rewards for playing the beta?
Yes, there are exclusive beta rewards and Twitch Drop incentives that can be transferred to the full game at launch.
Early access requires codes or promotions, but the Open Beta is free for all players during designated weekends.
Q: When will the full Battlefield game launch?
The full game is scheduled for launch on October 10, 2025.
