How to Play the Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Dates, Platforms, Rewards & Early Access Explained
EA and DICE are opening the doors to Battlefield 6 with a public beta this August, giving fans a chance to experience the game’s multiplayer ahead of its full release on October 10. Here’s a full breakdown of how to join the Battlefield 6 open beta, when it starts, and how to earn all the rewards.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Schedule and Access
The Battlefield 6 open beta will be held across two weekends:
- August 7–8: Early Access
- Starts at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. UTC / 1:30 p.m. IST on August 7
- August 9–11: First Open Beta Weekend (Open to all)
- Starts at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. UTC / 1:30 p.m. IST on August 9
- Ends at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. UTC / 1:30 p.m. IST on August 11
- August 14–17: Second Open Beta Weekend (Open to all)
- Starts at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. UTC / 1:30 p.m. IST on August 14
- Ends at 1 a.m. PT / 4 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. UTC / 1:30 p.m. IST on August 17
The beta will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. You’ll need to link your EA account to your platform account to play.
You can pre-load the beta from August 4, so you’re ready as soon as the servers go live.
How to Get Early Access and Beta Rewards
While general access starts August 9, players who participated in Battlefield Labs or previously watched specific Twitch livestreams (with drops enabled) already secured early access from August 7. EA may re-open early access opportunities—watch Battlefield’s social channels for updates.
To access the beta:
- Visit Battlefield’s official website.
- Link your EA and platform accounts.
- Download the beta once it’s available on your system.
PC players take note: Secure Boot must be enabled in your BIOS to launch Battlefield 6. EA has provided a guide to help set this up.
During the two beta weekends, players can earn exclusive rewards:
Weekend One Rewards:
- Seeker and All-Terrain Soldier Skins
- Domination Weapon Package
- Lights Out Player Card
- Weapon Charms
Weekend Two Rewards:
- War Machine Vehicle Skin
- Bat Company Dog Tag
- Striking Distance Weapon Package
These rewards will unlock on October 10 when the game officially launches.
Whether you’re diving in for the action or the exclusives, Battlefield 6‘s open beta is shaping up to be a major pre-release event.