- Battlefield 6 Open Beta's second weekend ends on August 18, 2025, at 08:00 UTC.
- Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (no older consoles supported).
- Free to join. No codes required.
- New maps and modes were introduced during the second weekend.
- Secure Boot is required for PC players.
- Battlefield 6's full game is scheduled to release on October 10, 2025.
Battlefield 6 is currently in its second and final beta phase, giving gamers a limited, free opportunity to try out multiple tactical maps and game modes before the Oct 10 full launch. Here's everything you need to know about the open beta, including its end time, how to participate, and the new content it offers.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: End Time
The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is divided into two main weekends of open access following an initial early access period for select players. The second and final open beta weekend started on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 08:00 UTC (1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT) and will run until Monday, August 18, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. This means players have until early Monday morning (Eastern and Pacific times) to enjoy the beta content across all regions before the servers close for the beta phase.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Download
Now you can launch and play the Battlefield 6 beta. (The beta ends on August 18, 2025).
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Play
The beta is accessible on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through major digital platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA App. Older consoles like the PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch are not supported due to the game’s advanced graphics and destructible environments.
To participate, players simply need to download the Battlefield 6 Open Beta client from their platform's store—no pre-order or beta code is required for the open weekends. PC players must ensure "Secure Boot" is enabled in their BIOS—a measure implemented to combat cheating and improve gameplay fairness.
Players who qualified for early access were required to either sign up for Battlefield Labs before July 31, obtain codes from Twitch Drop promotions by watching Battlefield 6 streamers, or be part of other selected promotions.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: All Key Features
The open beta offers a showcase of Battlefield 6's multiplayer mayhem with a variety of game modes and maps.
Weekend 1 (August 9–11)
- 3 new maps: Iberian Offensive, Liberation Peak, and Siege of Cairo.
- 5 new modes: Conquest, Closed Weapon Conquest (limiting weapons to certain classes), Breakthrough, Domination, and King of the Hill.
Weekend 2 (August 14-17)
- 1 new map: Empire State (set in Brooklyn, New York)
- 2 new modes: Rush and Squad Deathmatch.
This weekend has brought back all the modes from the first weekend, with the addition of new gameplay experiences focused on tactical and team-based objectives. Players can expect large-scale battles with infantry, vehicles, and aircraft in dynamic and destructible environments, true to the franchise’s hallmark.
Additional details like exclusive in-beta rewards and Twitch Drop incentives are available to players, enabling them to carry some benefits over to the full game upon launch. The beta has also demonstrated the return to the franchise’s roots with a grounded, realistic warfare experience—eschewing the trend of exaggerated crossover content seen in other shooters.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta: FAQ
Q: When does the Battlefield 6 Open Beta end?
A: The second open beta weekend ends on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 08:00 UTC (early morning hours across US time zones).
Q: How can I play the Battlefield 6 Open Beta?
The beta is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, or EA App. Simply download the Battlefield 6 Open Beta client—no purchase or code is required for open weekends.
Q: Are older consoles like PS4 and Xbox One supported?
No, Battlefield 6 Open Beta and the full game only support current-generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and PC.
Q: What new content is available in the beta?
The beta features multiple maps across the two open weekends, game modes like Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill, Rush, Squad Deathmatch, and special Closed Weapon variants.
Q: Do PC players need to do anything special to join the beta?
Yes, PC players must have Secure Boot enabled in their system BIOS to play the beta as a measure against cheating.
Q: Can I get rewards from playing the beta?
Yes, there are exclusive in-beta rewards and Twitch Drop incentives that can carry over to the full game when it launches.
Q: Do I need a beta code to access the beta?
For open beta weekends, no code or pre-order is required. Early access required codes or promotions, but the open beta is free for all players during the set weekends.
Q: When does the full Battlefield 6 game launch?
The full game is set to launch on October 10, 2025.