An open beta for Battlefield 6 has been officially confirmed. Notably, Battlefield Studios announced this even before the game`s first trailer was revealed. More detailed information about Battlefield 6 will be disclosed during the multiplayer unveiling on July 31, and it`s possible that more details about the beta itself will be shared at that time.
For now, here`s a summary of everything currently known and what we anticipate from the open beta.
When is the Battlefield 6 open beta?
There is no official release date yet for the Battlefield 6 open beta, but online speculation suggests it will commence in early August.
How to access the Battlefield 6 open beta?
Given that it`s an open beta, it`s presumed that anyone will be able to access it. If it operates like other open betas, players will likely be able to download it from their preferred digital storefront and begin playing.
What will be included in the Battlefield 6 open beta?
The contents of the Battlefield 6 open beta have not yet been announced, but it is expected that the beta will allow players to test out some of the maps and modes. Battlefield Studios has also confirmed that the beta will offer players a choice between `open` or `locked` weapon setups.
`Why not both?` the developer stated. In the open beta, players will be able to select playlists where signature weapons are either restricted to a specific class or are not. `More information to come,` the developer added.
Older titles, such as the highly acclaimed Battlefield 4, featured class-locked weapons, whereas Battlefield 2042 introduced the flexibility for players of any class to wield any weapon they desired. While some segments of the audience disapproved, others embraced this expanded freedom. It appears DICE is aiming to satisfy both preferences by offering this option in Battlefield 6.
Battlefield 6 is also set to feature a campaign mode, alongside the rumored return of the Portal mode and a potential battle royale mode. However, the open beta is anticipated to primarily offer a multiplayer trial.
Will progress from the beta carry over?
EA has not officially revealed the specifics of the Battlefield 6 open beta, but historical patterns suggest that progress from the beta will not transfer to the full game upon its release. This is standard practice, and it`s anticipated to remain the case for Battlefield 6`s open beta.
Battlefield 6 marks the first new installment in the Battlefield series since the lukewarmly received Battlefield 2042 in 2021. While an official release date hasn`t been announced, speculation points to an October 10 launch. This would place its release approximately one month before the rumored November 14 release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.