The long-awaited Battlefield 6 Open Beta has officially gone live, giving players their first chance to experience DICE’s next chapter of all-out warfare. Available for a limited time on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, the beta is offering a preview of the large-scale battles, dynamic destruction, and squad-based gameplay that the series is famous for.
Beta Schedule and Platforms
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta started on August 8, 2025 and will run until August 14, 2025. Players on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One can join in, with full cross-play support enabled so friends can squad up regardless of platform.
What’s Included in the Beta
The beta features:
- A selection of massive maps showcasing urban combat and open-field vehicle warfare.
- Multiple weapons and gadgets for players to test, from assault rifles to rocket launchers.
- Tanks, aircraft, and transport vehicles for large-scale combined arms battles.
- Improved destruction mechanics that reshape the battlefield as fights progress.
This build offers a taste of both infantry-focused skirmishes and all-out vehicle warfare, letting players adapt their tactics depending on the situation.
Why You Should Play
The Open Beta is not just an early preview. It is an important stage where player feedback will directly influence the final game’s weapon balancing, spawn systems, and technical performance. By participating, players have the chance to help shape the game before its official release.
Watch the game trailer here:
How to Join
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta runs from August 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC to August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTC. Players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox can join without needing a pre-order or special code.
To participate, search for “Battlefield 6 Open Beta” in your platform’s digital store, download the beta client, and launch the game once the servers are live. Cross-play is enabled, so you can squad up with friends no matter which platform they’re on.
Looking Ahead
Battlefield 6 will officially launch later in October 2025, promising more maps, modes, and a full single-player campaign. If the Open Beta is any indication, the game is shaping up to be one of the biggest FPS releases of the year.
