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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Battlefield 6 Beta early access timeline, Open Beta schedule, rewards and more
Image via: x/Battlefield Image via: x/Battlefield Image via: x/Battlefield Image via: x/Battlefield Image via: x/Battlefield 1 2 With the anticipation for Battlefield 6 at an all-time high, Electronic Arts (EA) has embarked on the Open Beta phase with a fan-first approach. Moving away from the classic closed sign-ups and registration forms, EA has chosen to partner with Twitch to allow players early access through an interactive process: watch a stream and enter the game. With two Open Beta rollouts and waves of exclusive in-game rewards up for grabs, Battlefield 6 is not only giving a peek into the next era of warfare but also changing the way players join the frontline. The Revolution of Twitch Drops EA has taken a candid new way to pass Beta entry this year. Instead of restricting entry to only registered users or demanding special pre-orders, Battlefield 6 beta keys are being distributed via Twitch Drops. Starting from August 7, anybody could watch a participating Battlefield 6 stream with "Drops Enabled" for 30 minutes, developing not only a wider audience base but also a community spirit as the players discover the game group-wise alongside the streamers. A user has to link EA and Twitch accounts via a quick one-time setup to get in and access beta plus plenty of exclusive cosmetic rewards. Two Open Beta Periods, Two Chances The Battlefield 6 Open Beta runs two windows: Phase 1: August 7 – August 10 (Early Access via Twitch Drops) Phase 2: August 14 – August 17 (General Open Beta for All Players) Phase 1 requires participation through Twitch, and Phase 2 unlocks with no strings attached. This staggered schedule lets EA tweak servers and take feedback while they still miss the first wave. Stack Up Rewards by Watching More What this beta rollout offers is that it boasts a tiered loot system tied to watch time: The longer you stay, the more rare the in-game items that you unbox. Here's what will be given away throughout the two beta weekends: 30 minutes: Early Access Beta Code 1 hour: Mimic Weapons Package 2 hours: Landslide Soldier Skin 3 hours: Shattered Vehicle Skin 4 hours : Imperial Soldier Skin All codes are given via Twitch's Drops Inventory and can be redeemed directly through EA's Battlefield 6 portal. How to Unlock Battlefield 6 Beta Access Using Twitch Drops Getting into the beta is a simple matter of a few steps: Step 1: Link Your Accounts. From the EA account portal, be sure to link both your Twitch and EA accounts. Step 2: Watch a Drops-Enabled Stream. Now hop onto Twitch and find any Battlefield 6 stream with the "Drops Enabled" tag. Step 3: Watch for 30 Minutes. Stay in the stream for 30 minutes at any time between August 7 and 8 to then receive your Early Access Beta Code. Step 4: Claim Your Reward and Redeem. At that time, the reward will be available under your Twitch Drops Inventory. Redeem the code on the Battlefield 6 beta website to unlock the access. This procedure will also make you eligible for other cosmetic items in the game if you continue watching. Battlefield 6 Beta Early Access And Open All You Need To Know! By the Twitch integration, EA is not just testing gameplay and mechanics under this beta but is rather stress-testing a new model for player engagement. The Battlefield 6 beta, aided by rewarding community participation and offering an open door, feels far more inclusive and exciting than past iterations. It is also indicative of the bigger industry trend where community-generated content and access are slowly replacing the once-gatekeeping pre-order and insider paths. For fans, that means less gatekeeping and more action. Battlefield 6's beta, whether you are just down to check out the latest map layouts and weapon load-outs or just wanting to show off your new Landslide skin, is really setting things up to be one of the most community-connected releases the franchise has ever seen. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best teams for Stygian Onslaught in Genshin Impact 5.8
(Image via miHoYo) Stygian Onslaught is back in Version 5.8, and this time, it's stronger. With a revamped boss lineup and unique elemental mechanics for each fight, you'll need three sharply tailored teams to clear all stages efficiently. Whether you're chasing high scores or just want to survive the chaos, here's a complete guide to the best teams for each battlefield in Genshin 5.8 Stygian Onslaught. Best Teams for Stygian Onslaught in Battlefield 1: Tenebrous Papilla This boss demands high-frequency elemental damage and Nightsoul-aligned hits. Think rapid attackers, Natlan-born units, and coordinated rotations. Burn through its Void Ward before it floods the stage. Team 1: Mavuika + Xilonen + Citlali + Bennett Why it works: Mavuika shreds with Nightsoul DMG, Xilonen offers quick elemental ticks, and Bennett buffs everyone into overdrive. Run rotations tight to erase the Void Ward the moment it appears. Team 2: Chasca + Emilie + Citlali + Bennett Why it works: Chasca brings multi-hit burst potential, perfect for breaking shields. Citlali and Emilie bring support + utility while Bennett ensures uptime and healing. Team 3: Kinich + Iansan + Xianyun + Bennett Why it works: Kinich's Burning mechanics scale hard with Iansan and Xianyun. This is your go-to for style points and boss obliteration. 5.8 Stygian Onslaught Guide! Mechanics, BEST Teams, and MORE! Genshin Impact Best Teams for Stygian Onslaught in Battlefield 2: Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise Cocijo punishes high-frequency attacks and rewards chill plays—literally. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like See Results for Car Selling Websites Search Now Undo Freeze comps are king here, or you can opt for carefully-timed, low-frequency bursts. Team 1: Skirk + Escoffier + Shenhe + Furina Why it works: Escoffier + Skirk create a stable Freeze loop. Shenhe buffs Cryo DMG. Furina adds AoE + support value. Keep the tortoise permanently frozen and it'll never get to charge. Team 2: Ayaka + Rosaria + Kokomi + Diona Why it works: Classic Freeze setup with safety. Ayaka nukes, Rosaria batteries, Kokomi heals and applies Hydro nonstop. Diona keeps your team alive and shields you through mistakes. Team 3: Mualani + Thoma + Xinyan + Layla Why it works: Want to try it without Freeze cheese? Mualani deals slow but heavy hits, while Thoma and Xinyan tank the frontlines. Layla gives shields to survive the Electro buildup. Best F2P Teams That Clapped Stygian Onslaught 💥 (No Skirk, No Ineffa) | Genshin Impact Best Teams for Stygian Onslaught in Battlefield 3: Pipilpan Idol (Last Survivor of Tenochtzitoc) This boss loves hats and hates Lunar-Charged or Electro-Charged reactions. Clear those gimmicks fast or get swarmed. Team 1: Ineffa + Neuvillette + Fischl + Kazuha Why it works: Ineffa's Lunar-Charged reactions delete the minion hats. Neuvillette is a high-DPS Hydro driver. Fischl triggers reactions, and Kazuha swirls + buffs everything. Team 2: Clorinde + Fischl + Yelan + Xingqiu Why it works: Electro-Charged comp that melts the boss. Clorinde leads as hypercarry, while Yelan/XQ double Hydro support + Fischl handles off-field Electro. High burst, fast clear. Team 3: Neuvillette + Furina + Beidou + Lisa Why it works: Neuvillette and Furina's synergy is unmatched. Beidou brings AoE Electro. Lisa adds DEF shred. This one's smooth, satisfying, and wipes out the boss in style. Stygian Onslaught 5.8 isn't just about raw DPS—it's about playing smart with elemental reactions and rhythm. Adapt your playstyle to each battlefield, rotate your team efficiently, and use the right support units. Whether you're a meta chaser or just love breaking bosses with your faves, these team comps will get you through clean and fast. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I previewed Battlefield 6 multiplayer - it's serious competition for Call of Duty'
It's no secret that, for the best part of a decade, the Battlefield series has been on the backfoot. Following Battlefield 1 in 2016 as the last game players seemed to rate, we had the WW2 shooter that couldn't decide whether to cater to casual or veteran gamers, and the futuristic mess of 2042 that launched in a borderline broken state. Safe to say, EA needed a Hail Mary. Four studios and god knows how much cash later, we've got Battlefield 6 - a bona fide love letter to the two games in the franchise that really threw it into the mainstream with Battlefield 3 and 4. After speaking to one of its developers and playing two hours of the game's multiplayer mode myself, it seems EA and the team it's deployed has finally cracked what makes a good Battlefield game tick. By stripping away the fat and drilling down on making solid weapons, balanced vehicles, thought-out maps and tactical-focused destruction, Battlefield 6 might just be the return to form the series needs. READ MORE: Manchester United have mocked what rival fans claimed in transfer window READ MORE: Sephora axes 'first in queue' goodie bag rule for Arndale opening as new system comes in It's probably best to explain what Battlefield 6 is by mentioning what it isn't. For one, DICE has done away with gaudy, eye candy events such as 'levolution' or dynamic weather events as we've seen in titles past. Instead, the team has gone all in on allowing maps to be dynamically destroyed, a staple feature of the series since the Bad Company days. Fire an explosive at any crumbly-looking wall and it'll disintegrate before your eyes. Things don't stop there, though, with ceilings above and even entire buildings caving in on themselves as further supporting beams are removed. As a result, maps are often left looking completely different by the end compared to how they started, much like an actual theatre of war. Battlefield games have generally nailed this aspect in the past, but things feel different here in 6 - it's much more tactical. There were several times during my play session that I could hear enemies thumping around upstairs, only for one shot from my grenade launching to cave in the ceiling beneath them, making them easy pickings. It appears that DICE has also put a lot of work into the weapon handling this time around. While 2042 often felt slow and sluggish, bringing up the sights feels far more natural in this new title, even with heavier LMGs. When firing, it's easy to see exactly where bullets are going thanks to easily identifiable tracer rounds. As such, recoil patterns quickly became natural and it wasn't long before the muscle memory kicked in and I was soaring up the leader boards. Of course, Battlefield isn't meant to be like Call of Duty. What separates the two beyond their difference in scope is that Battlefield has, and always will be, a team-based game. That's never been more true here, with the traditional classes back to bring structure to team compositions. Assault players are aggressive, intended to be on the front lines dealing damage. Meanwhile, Engineers and Supports are there to keep vehicles ticking along, resupplying the team with ammo and reviving fallen soldiers. Lastly, Recon players provide the intel, picking off stray enemies from afar with their snipers. It feels like DICE has done a lot to encourage even solo players to play with their squad. Prominent UI elements appear when teammates need reviving, and I did feel as though I was getting picked up more regularly than normal (the drag while reviving feature goes a long way to help this). However, the one aspect of Battlefield 6 that I'm still not convinced about is that all classes can use all weapons. A developer at the event explained to me that players will earn more XP if they use a weapon intended for their class, but the Battlefield purist in me still thinks you should know what sort of weapon you're going up against when you catch an enemy class sillhouette. That's another concern I have - visibility. While Battlefield 3 and 4 have distinct soldier models for each class, Battlefield 6's all look largely samey at a glance. This might be something that becomes more familiar with game time, but it was frustrating to not know whether you'd be going up against a soldier with an ammo box or an RPG in their back pocket. An area I'm looking forward to exploring more in the open beta is the quality of the maps on offer. I played two during my play session, one in Cairo and another in downtown New York. Of the two, Cairo was certainly the standout with routes through the map that felt well-thought out, minimising choke points as much as possible. It was also the only map I played that featured vehicles with even Conquest on the New York map resigning itself to infantry only. There will be nine maps in total at launch with each of them catering to slightly different playstyles. Smaller versions of each map will also be sectioned off for the tighter modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination. Totting up the nine maps and seven major game modes, it's a hefty chunk of content for a multiplayer game to receive on day one in this day and age. The development team also promises a steady stream of post-launch content to follow, although we'll have to wait and see how that comes to fruition. Given that DICE is already including classic maps like Operation Firestorm, it's clear that the team know exactly what the fans want. A developer I spoke to went as far as to say that Battlefield 3 and 4 were their 'touchstones' when it came to developing this new title, instilling confidence that it's heading in the right direction. What strikes me most about Battlefield 6 is how refreshing it is to see DICE and the supporting studios exercise restraint. Battlefield was never an over-the-top type of game - the best in the series were always deadly focused, tactical affairs that then facilitated over-the-top gameplay moments. In holding themselves back from introducing 128-player servers, wild weather events and attempting to manufacturing dramatic moments themselves, it seems that going back to the drawing board and focusing on the basics for Battlefield 6 is paying off in a big way. If it manages to stick the landing with a solid, bug-free launch and a healthy dose of post-launch content to follow, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might have a helluva uphill climb in the charts this Autumn. Battlefield 6 is set to launch on October 10, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. An open beta will take place on August 9-11 and 14-17, with early access taking place on August 7-9.
Newsweek
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Battlefield 6 Revealed – When and Where to Watch the First Trailer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Few series have a more confusing list of titles than Battlefield, with regular numbered entries in the military shooter series being constantly mixed in between entries with subtitles and others with dates in the title. Then you remember that Battlefield 1 came out between 4 and 5, and everything falls apart. So, after everyone held their breath to see what strange decision the team would make for the next game, we can all breathe a sigh of relief, and it's gone with the simple option: Battlefield 6. The Battlefield 6 key art, featuring men in military gear looking over a city under attack. The Battlefield 6 key art, featuring men in military gear looking over a city under attack. Electronic Arts It's been a while since the last full entry in the series – that being Battlefield 2042 in 2021 (we told you it was confusing) – and fans have been clamouring for more, as its large-scale military battles offer a great alternative to Call of Duty's more enclosed maps. So it's time for fans to rejoice as publisher EA confirmed today that the game is coming, targeting a March 2026 release date, and with a trailer coming very soon. Where to Watch the Battlefield 6 Trailer EA has set up a YouTube premiere for the trailer that is set to air on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and will go live on the official Battlefield YouTube channel at 7:57am PT/10:57am ET/3:57pm BST. We've embedded a handy link to the video below, so you can watch it right here: While the official release won't be until at least March, EA has confirmed that an open beta will be taking place before then, likely sometime in the Winter. We'll keep you posted on when it becomes available and how you can get access.
Metro
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Battlefield 6 release date and open beta details leak ahead of reveal trailer
EA has announced a trailer for Battlefield 6 will drop later this week, but dataminers have already unearthed several key details. After a streamer leaked the game's title earlier this week, EA has confirmed Battlefield 6 will be officially revealed on Thursday, July 24. The upcoming shooter, which has been subject to various gameplay leaks via player tests, will receive a trailer on July 24 at 3.57pm BST. At the time of writing, just over 2,000 people are in the waiting room on YouTube. In its brief announcement video for the reveal, EA also shared the game's key art which features a New York backdrop. Following this announcement, dataminers have been crawling through the EA app to find further details, and one leaker may have stumbled on the release date. According to dataminer 1BF, the 'current' release date for Battlefield 6 is October 10, 2025. However, they warn this date 'can still be postponed' and it might not be the '100% truth' as it was discovered in a place 'where we should not have seen it'. If true, the date does line-up with the release strategy of recent Battlefield titles. The past two entries, Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 5 both came out in November in 2021 and 2018 respectively, while 2016's Battlefield 1 was released on October 21. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The October 10 date also puts it ahead of the blast radius of its direct competitor Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7, which is rumoured to come out on November 14, 2025 according to leaker TheGhostOfHope. The same dataminer claims Battlefield 6 will have a 'Phantom Edition'. It's unclear what this will include but it's likely to involve being able to play the game a number of days early. Pre-orders will also apparently open on July 31, which is the same date as another reported reveal event for the shooter. According to a previous report on Insider Gaming, content creators have been sent a Battlefield 6 care package which they can open from July 24, the same date as the aforementioned reveal trailer. This package will apparently announce another reveal date for Thursday, July 31, when gameplay and developer interviews will be released, after a two-day media hands-on event starting from July 29. It's a confusing rollout but we imagine the release date could be revealed somewhere around this window or, if not, we'll probably get details of the open beta at least. Earlier this week, in weirdly casual fashion, EA announced Battlefield 6 will get an open beta, confirming it will have options to play matches where any weapon can be used with any class – or the opposite for purists. A post on the official Battlefield account on X reads: 'Open weapons vs. closed weapons. Why not both? Starting at open beta players can choose official playlists with signature weapons locked to class, or not. More to come.' Open Weapons vs Closed WeaponsWhy not both?Starting at Open Beta players can choose official playlists with Signature Weapons locked to class, or to come. — Battlefield (@Battlefield) July 21, 2025 While EA hasn't shared any details yet on when this open beta will start, dataminers in the EA app have found a 'build publication date' scheduled for August 4, 2025. While not technically a release date according to one Reddit user, it's a sign the open beta could follow soon afterwards. More Trending There's a lot riding on Battlefield 6, after its predecessor Battlefield 2042 was a financial flop for EA. The sequel is being co-developed under a new 'Battlefield Studios' umbrella consisting of four studios, namely DICE, the main developer of previous games in the series, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect. The latter is rumoured to be working on a battle royale spin-off akin to Call Of Duty: Warzone. While it's likely we'll get a specific release date later this month, EA previously confirmed Battlefield 6 will launch sometime before March 2026. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: The 20 best Commodore Amiga games to celebrate the 40th anniversary MORE: 007 First Light interview – discussing the women, the music, and the cars MORE: New Nintendo Switch 2 bundle announced as console breaks another sales record
