Battlefield 6 Open Beta likely to drop in early August; players join the hype with mixed emotions: ‘Can't wait'

Time of India

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After months of speculation and leaks, EA finally confirmed the Battlefield 6 open beta, marking its first drop in the public. Finally, fans and players waiting long for the game will get the opportunity to try their hands on the highly anticipated shooter.
According to the Game Fragger, an official post has been issued from the Battlefield X (formerly called Twitter) account, suggesting that the upcoming open beta will include both the traditional class-locked weapons and the controversial open weapon system will be introduced in the upcoming title.
Moreover, this hybrid model looks like EA's response to long-running community debates over the game's core identity and whether the franchise should go back to its original expertise or forge ahead with modern trials.
When is the Battlefield 6 open beta releasing? (Expected Date)
According to Game Rant, the Open Beta era of Battlefield 6's playtesting is expected to start around early August. Along with the upcoming title, the release is also seeing a huge amount of potential praise and criticism.
The exact date hasn't been confirmed yet, but fans have uncovered the API data suggesting the Battlefield 6 open beta could begin as soon as August 4th. The date lines up with earlier EA betas, which usually used to last between 3 and 10 days and allow for preloads that were roughly around 24 hours ahead of the launch.
Potential leak date reveals the game can arrive in a week
As per the Game Fragger report, apart from the expected date, a separate leak has also pointed to a July 29 worldwide reveal and official announcement, which is likely going to be EA's upcoming three-day event.
This event could also finally confirm the name Battlefield 6 that was leaked through a promotional package. On the other hand, one of the most polarising changes in the recent Battlefield titles has been the shift towards the open weapon systems, allowing any class to use any weapon.
Well, here's a list of expected release dates based on the past entries:
An open beta duration of 3-10 days
Optional pre-load a day early.
A mix of maps, vehicles, and limited-time playlists
Early sign-ups once EA drops the full reveal
Open Weapons vs Closed WeaponsWhy not both?Starting at Open Beta players can choose official playlists with Signature Weapons locked to class, or not.More to come.
Players can't keep reactions and memes around Battlefield 6
Players have been pushed back hard, demanding a return to the series' classic formula where weapon loadouts were tied to particular roles such as Assault, Support, or Recon.
Notably, the news has left fans and netizens talking about it. One X (formerly called Twitter) wrote, "I still remember every minute of the beta. Can't wait."
While another added, "Wdym open beta is in early August we only know July 29-31 being the reveal."
"Bro you gotta link your source and if it's not official you're obligated to say "rumored". So where's the source?," one said.
$PSYOP has entered the battlefield 🪂It's not just a token — it's a full-blown operation 🧠The airdrop is live.Don't think. Don't blink. Just drop in. →👉 https://t.co/4GZVLg4nYl$PSYOP $SOL $DEGE #SOL #AirDrop pic.twitter.com/yQLitimYxy
"I think this class locked weapons/open weapons debate is just to get us to forget that we have asked for dinosaurs in #Battlefield for decades and we still see no hint of it." "Everybody out here losing their minds in the Battlefield comments section 🤣🤟."
Everybody out here losing their minds in the Battlefield comments section 🤣🤟 pic.twitter.com/TgIov2ZBkJ
"$PSYOP has entered the battlefield 🪂 It's not just a token — it's a full-blown operation 🧠 The airdrop is live. Don't think. Don't blink. Just drop in." @Battlefield
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'Relax, bro — life isn't meant to be a battlefield every day."
"Relax, bro — life isn't meant to be a battlefield every day."
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