EA's Battlefield 6 beta dates and gameplay details leak ahead of official reveal: What to expect
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6's multiplayer mode very soon. However, several details about the upcoming game, including parts of its new trailer, have been leaked ahead of the official release, a report claims. The leaked trailer content reportedly provides a firsthand look at vehicles, destructible environments, and new features and mechanics expected in the game, which is rumoured for an October release. Apart from this, specific open beta release dates for the title have also been revealed. Battlefield 6, which was first announced in 2021, has already been confirmed to feature a modern setting.
Battlefield 6 beta release dates and more leaked: What to expect
According to a report by Insider Gaming, Battlefield 6 is expected to hold three beta tests in August, beginning with a 48-hour closed beta on August 7. Access to the closed event will reportedly be granted via Twitch drops during the multiplayer reveal or by pre-ordering the game. An open beta is then anticipated to run from August 9 to 11, followed by a second open session from August 14 to 17, lasting 72 hours.
While not officially confirmed, pre-orders are believed to go live following EA's upcoming presentation detailing Battlefield 6's multiplayer modes.
While early concept art has been shared online, contrary to recent rumours, the game may not be priced at $80.
Leaks around the game have been consistent since its announcement, with early footage and information surfacing frequently. Developer DICE is said to be incorporating feedback from a group of highly active playtesters. Take a look at the leaked trailer here:
Unlike the mixed response to Battlefield 2042, early impressions of Battlefield 6 have reportedly been more positive. Leaked features include a new drag mechanic, the ability to cling to vehicles, enhanced movement, 3D maps, improved destruction, and quality-of-life updates. A battle royale mode also appears to be in development.
Ahead of EA's full reveal, a teaser for the campaign surfaced online last week, hinting at a near-future setting where NATO faces a coordinated assault.
Key events include a base strike in Georgia, an invasion of Gibraltar, and the assassination of NATO's secretary general in Brussels by a group called Pax Armata.
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