The Battlefield 6 open beta is live. Here’s how to join and get early access.
Looking to get in early on the action for the Battlefield 6 beta?
Early access is underway for the latest entry in the Battlefield franchise, which is EA’s answer to the Call of Duty series.
Here is how you can join the Battlefield 6 beta, which will be available in two four-day sessions.
When is the Battlefield 6 beta going to be held?
The first session of the Battlefield 6 beta started at 1 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, Aug. 7 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10.
The second session of the Battlefield 6 beta starts at 1 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, Aug. 14 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17.
How can I get early access to the Battlefield 6 beta?
To play the Battlefield 6 beta early on Aug. 7-8, you will need to get an early access code. While open beta early access already started on Thursday, it’s not too late to get an access code. Players just need to log on to their Twitch account and search for a streamer who’s taking part in the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta Key Drops promotion. Watch the stream for 30 minutes and you will get an access code.
Otherwise, beta access is open to everyone even without a code from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10.
Where can I download the Battlefield 6 beta?
The Battlefield 6 beta can be downloaded and played on the following systems and platforms:
What maps will be available in the Battlefield 6 beta?
Here are the maps that will be available for the Battlefield 6 beta session from Aug. 7-10:
- Iberian Offensive
- Liberation Peak
- Siege of Cairo
Here are the available maps for the Battlefield 6 beta session from Aug. 14-17
- Iberian Offensive
- Liberation Peak
- Siege of Cairo
- Empire State
What modes will be available in the Battlefield 6 beta?
Here are the modes that will be available to players for the Battlefield 6 beta session from Aug. 7-10:
- Conquest
- Closed Weapon Conquest
- Breakthrough
- Domination
- King of The Hill
Here are the modes that will be available to players for the Battlefield 6 beta session from Aug. 14-17:
- Conquest
- Closed Weapon Conquest
- Breakthrough
- Domination
- King of The Hill
- Rush
- Squad Deathmatch
- Closed Weapon Conquest & Breakthrough
What rewards are available during the Battlefield 6 beta? Do the rewards carry over to the full game?
Yes, the Battlefield 6 beta will feature rewards that can be carried over to the full version of the game once it releases. The rewards include character and vehicle skins, weapon packages, charms and stickers. To get all the rewards, you need to clear seven challenges during the Week 1 beta and 3 challenges during the Week 2 beta. Here are the Battlefield 6 beta rewards for Week 1 and how to get them:
- Challenge 1: Reach Level 10. Reward: Lights Out Player Card
- Challenge 2: Reach Level 15. Reward: All Terrain Character Skin
- Challenge 3: Reach Level 20. Reward: Night Terror Weapon Charm
- Challenge 4 (Assault): Get 50 Close Quarter Kills within 10 meters. Reward: Striking Distance Weapon Package
- Challenge 5 (Support): Revive 100 teammates. Reward: Own the Night Weapon Sticker
- Challenge 6 (Engineer): Repair 3000 health to vehicles. Reward: After Dark Weapon Sticker
- Challenge 7 (Recon): Spot 300 Enemies. Reward: Seeker Character Skin
Here are the three challenges in Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 beta and their rewards:
- Challenge 1: Capture 42 flags in Conquest, Domination or King of the Hill. Reward: War Machine Vehicle Skin
- Challenge 2: Get 200 kills or assists. Reward: Bat Company Dog Tag
- Challenge 3: Capture 10 sectors in Breakthrough or Rush. Reward: Dominion Weapon Package
When is the Battlefield 6 release date?
Battlefield 6 will be released for sale on Oct. 10, 2025.
What platforms and consoles will Battlefield 6 be available on?
Battlefield 6 will be released on PC, PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series S and Series X.
— This article will be updated as more Battlefield 6 beta information is released.