The battlefield is officially open. After years of anticipation, the Battlefield 6 open beta is in full swing, giving players their first real taste of the chaos, strategy, and spectacle the series is famous for. Whether you’re a longtime veteran or brand-new recruit, this is your shot to dive in before the game’s official launch.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know—how to join, when to play, what content is available, and even the PC specs you’ll need to run it smoothly.

How to Access the Battlefield 6 Open Beta

Unlike the early access period that required pre-orders or Twitch drops, the open beta is completely free for everyone on supported platforms. Joining is quick and painless:

1. Download the Beta Client

You can grab the Battlefield 6 open beta client from your platform’s digital store at no cost.

  • PC: Available on the EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Search for Battlefield 6 Open Beta and hit download.
  • PlayStation: On PS5, head to the PlayStation Store and search for the beta.
  • Xbox: On Xbox Series X|S, find it in the Xbox Store.

Pre-loading started back on August 4, so if you downloaded it early, you’re already a step ahead.

2. Mark Your Calendar

The beta is a time-limited event spread over two weekends in August:

  • Weekend 1: August 9–11 (already wrapped up)
  • Weekend 2: August 14–17 (currently live!)

Servers will officially shut down on August 18, 2025, so make sure you get your game time in before then.

What to Expect in the Battlefield 6 Open Beta

The beta isn’t just a small tech preview—it’s a generous slice of the full multiplayer experience, showcasing maps, modes, and features that set the tone for the game’s October release.

Maps & Modes

Weekend 2 keeps all the content from the first run—Liberation Peak, Siege of Cairo, and Iberian Offensive—and adds the brand-new Empire State map, an urban playground for intense close-quarters combat.

Game modes include Conquest, Breakthrough, and Domination, plus returning favorites Rush and Squad Deathmatch. The newcomer Escalation mode shakes things up with shifting objectives that keep both teams on their toes.

The Return of Classes

Fans have been buzzing about the comeback of Battlefield’s classic class system. Players can choose from:

  • Assault – Frontline fighters with high mobility.
  • Recon – Long-range specialists and intel gatherers.
  • Support – Ammo providers and area denial experts.
  • Engineer – Vehicle destroyers and repair masters.

Each role has unique gadgets, playstyles, and ways to contribute to the team.

Destruction & New Mechanics

The Tactical Destruction system lets you literally reshape the battlefield by blowing holes in walls or collapsing buildings to gain a tactical edge. Meanwhile, the new Drag and Revive mechanic adds cinematic, high-stakes squad rescues, making teamwork more rewarding than ever.

PC System Requirements

If you’re playing on PC, make sure your setup meets these specs:

Minimum:

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • RAM: 16GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT
  • Storage: 75GB

Recommended:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • RAM: 16GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit

So, whether you’re fighting on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S, now’s the time to jump in, squad up, and experience the full-scale warfare that Battlefield 6 is bringing to the table.