Electronic Arts (EA) has officially revealed the full scope of the upcoming Battlefield 6 Open Beta, including the playable maps, game modes, exclusive challenges, and pre-loading details. With early access starting as soon as August 7 for select users, the open beta promises a thrilling preview of the large-scale warfare experience that fans can expect when the game officially launches in October.

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Key Highlights

Beta Dates: August 9–10 and August 14–17, 2025

Early Access Starts: August 7, 2025 (for Battlefield Labs signups and EA Play Pro members)

Playable Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam, Epic Games, EA App)

Maps Featured: 4 multiplayer maps across 2 weekends

Game Modes: 7 total, including Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush

Exclusive Challenges: In-game rewards tied to classes and gameplay

Full Game Release Date: October 10, 2025

Early Access and Pre-Load Information

Gamers who registered with Battlefield Labs before July 31 or are EA Play Pro subscribers will gain early access to the beta starting August 7 at 8:00 UTC (1:30 PM IST). For everyone else, pre-loading is now live on all platforms, ensuring smooth access when the open beta weekends begin.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend Schedule

First Weekend: August 9–10

Access begins: August 9 at 8:00 UTC (1:30 PM IST)

Access ends: August 11 at 8:00 UTC (1:30 PM IST)

Second Weekend: August 14–17

Access begins: August 14 at 8:00 UTC (1:30 PM IST)

Access ends: August 17 at 8:00 UTC (1:30 PM IST)

Multiplayer Maps in the Open Beta

Week 1 Maps

Siege of Cairo – Urban combat across war-torn streets and rooftops

A palm tree-lined town square, with smoking billowing in the background.

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Liberation Peak – Mountain warfare with long-range tactical zones

A small village street at the base of a snowy mountain range.

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Iberian Offensive – A coastal battlefield with naval and ground units

A burning hillside above a winding street of a village, with an abandoned car in the foreground.

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Week 2 Additional Map

Empire State – A New York-based battleground featuring vertical combat and urban strategy

A bombed out street of New York City with a bridge in the background

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Each map has been specifically designed to adapt to various combat scenarios and multiplayer modes, offering diverse engagements from tight corridors to expansive open zones.

Game Modes Available in the Beta

Week 1 Modes

Conquest – Large-scale territory battles with vehicles and squads

Breakthrough – Intense linear combat pushing through enemy lines

Closed Weapons Breakthrough – A more limited and strategic variant

Domination – Close-quarters control-point battles

King of the Hill – Fight for dominance over rotating zones

Week 2 Additional Modes

Rush – Classic mode featuring bomb-planting and defusal missions

Squad Deathmatch – Small-team skirmishes with fast-paced action

The mix of traditional and new modes provides something for both veteran Battlefield fans and newcomers eager for strategic depth and explosive action.

Beta Challenges and In-Game Rewards

The Battlefield 6 open beta isn’t just about testing maps—it also introduces a set of 10 challenges, split across the two weekends:

Week 1: 7 challenges, including 4 class-based missions (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon)

Week 2: 3 additional challenges, expanding on squad coordination and objective control

Successfully completing challenges during the open beta will unlock exclusive in-game rewards, available in players’ accounts once the full game launches in October 2025.

Platforms Supported

The open beta will be available across the latest platforms:

PlayStation 5 (PS5)

Xbox Series X and Series S

PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App

This ensures cross-platform exposure, giving players a chance to experience the game in its most optimized form.

Full Game Launch in October

Battlefield 6 is officially scheduled to release on October 10, 2025, across all supported platforms. Built with next-gen visuals, dynamic weather systems, and an evolved class system, the game aims to set a new standard in multiplayer first-person shooters.

Final Thoughts

With four massive maps, seven diverse game modes, and a range of challenges, the Battlefield 6 Open Beta promises to deliver an action-packed prelude to the full release. Whether you’re a die-hard Battlefield veteran or new to the franchise, this is a must-play event that showcases the game’s depth, scale, and innovation.

Make sure to pre-load and mark your calendar. The battle begins August 9—but if you’re lucky, you can jump in early starting August 7!