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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Battlefield 6 open beta starts this week: How to join, rewards and timings revealed
The beta, which runs from 7–8 August this week, was originally only available to Battlefield Labs testers and anyone who tuned into the game's multiplayer reveal stream on 31 July Electronic Arts has announced it'll be hosting a number of beta tests for Battlefield 6 in the lead-up to launch. EA is offering a second chance for players to get into Battlefield 6's early access beta. The beta, which runs from 7–8 August this week, was originally only available to Battlefield Labs testers and anyone who tuned into the game's multiplayer reveal stream on 31 July. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, fans jumped at the chance to try it out — but massive queues formed as eager players rushed in for early access ahead of this weekend's full open beta launch. According to GamesRadar, you need to fulfill any of these criteria to be eligible:-You signed up to Battlefield Labs before July 31, then log in with the EA Account you registered watched select creators on Twitch during the July 31 reveal streams to unlock an early access code (see below). You are an EA Play Pro subscriber, then log in with the EA Account linked to your You watch creators streaming Battlefield 6 on Twitch for 30 minutes during the early access period on August 7 and 8 (see below).ALSO READ: Eli Lilly's experimental GLP-1 pill may rival Ozempic and Wegovy? Check how much weight you could lose Early Access7th — 8th AugustWeekend 19th — 10th AugustWeekend 214th — 17th AugustThe Battlefield 6 beta is taking place over the course of three stages, two of which shall be open for everyone to play no matter whether they have a code or not. Pre-Load is available now, and you can play the beta on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App).North America: 1am PDT / 2am MDT / 3am CDT / 4am EDTUK/Ire: 9am BSTEurope: 10am CEST / 11am EESTAsia/Oceania: 5pm JST / 4pm AWST / 6pm AESTYour Local Time: 1:30pm, Thu 7th Aug 2025 India Standard Time ALSO READ: Firefly Aerospace ignites Wall Street as it raises $868 million in biggest space IPO. All about SpaceX rival Battlefield 6 is also running two open beta weekends later in August, but this early access beta will be the first chance most players will have to test out the game. There are two ways players can still get access to this Arts is launching its first early access beta for Battlefield 6 from August 7 to 8. Players who registered for Battlefield Labs, subscribed to EA Play Pro, or viewed the game's multiplayer reveal will automatically gain access to the beta. Everyone else will need to wait for the upcoming open beta EA has provided an alternative way for fans to join this weekend's early access. By watching 30 minutes of eligible Battlefield 6 streams on Twitch, players can earn a beta access code. Once received, the code can be redeemed on the official Battlefield 6 website to jump into the action. ALSO READ: $1,702 stimulus check in August: Last chance to apply for PDF closes soon. Check key dates, eligibility, tax implication It's on PC with Steam, the EA app, Playstation 5, Xbox X and S and the Epic Games store. What's the latest update on accessing the Battlefield 6 open beta queues and servers? Per the official X (formerly Twitter) account, you might have to wait, although they're working on increasing "server capacity" — BattlefieldComm (@BattlefieldComm) — BattlefieldComm (@BattlefieldComm) — BattlefieldComm (@BattlefieldComm) In order to get a Battlefield 6 beta early access code, you must have either taken part in Battlefield Labs before today's reveal or watch Twitch streamers to get a code through a Twitch Drop. Therefore, your options are:All participants in Battlefield Labs from before today (31st July) get early access to the beta. Watch currently live Twitch streamers to get an early access code in a Twitch Drop ALSO READ: Powerball ticket hits $1 million prize in US: Check next drawing date, winning numbers and where to buy lottery tickets Weekend 1: August 9–10Complete the following challenges to unlock:Lights Out Player Card – Reach Level 10Rising Star Character Skin – Reach Level 15Night Terror Weapon Charm – Reach Level 20Striking Distance Weapon Package – Score 50 close-quarters kills (within 10m, using Assault class)Own the Night Weapon Sticker – Revive 100 teammates (Support class)After Dark Weapon Sticker – Repair 3,000 vehicle health (Engineer class)Seeker Character Skin – Spot 300 enemies (Recon class)Weekend 2: August 14–17Take on these challenges to earn:War Machine Vehicle Skin – Capture 42 flags in Conquest, Domination, or King of the HillBat Company Dog Tag – Get 200 kills or assistsDominion Weapon Package – Capture 10 sectors in Breakthrough or Rush
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to access Battlefield 6 beta as early access drops
Battlefield 6 open beta has been extremely anticipated, with players wanting to try the title before it comes later this year. On Thursday, August 7 2025, fans had a chance to give it a shot... but there's a massive queue as players tried to get in to have early access before the full open beta this weekend. If you're currently trying to figure out how to get in, here's what we know so far about how to do it, although we can tell you there's A TON of people all trying to get in at the same time. Good luck! Here's what we know: How to access Battlefield 6 open beta Per GamesRadar, if you fulfill any of these, you're eligible if: You signed up to Battlefield Labs before July 31, then log in with the EA Account you registered with. You watched select creators on Twitch during the July 31 reveal streams to unlock an early access code (see below). You are an EA Play Pro subscriber, then log in with the EA Account linked to your subscription. NEW: You watch creators streaming Battlefield 6 on Twitch for 30 minutes during the early access period on August 7 and 8 (see below). Where can I access the Battlefield 6 open beta? It's on PC with Steam, the EA app, Playstation 5, Xbox X and S and the Epic Games store. What's the latest update on accessing the Battlefield 6 open beta queues and servers? Per the official X (formerly Twitter) account, you might have to wait, although they're working on increasing "server capacity": What do I do if I can't matchmake after a Battlefield 6 open beta match? Here's their answer:
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Battlefield 6 Beta Blows Out Queue Times After Players Flock to Game
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 Battlefield 6's first beta period has just started in early access, with hundreds of thousands of players flocking to the game to try it out. The Battlefield 6 open beta starts in earnest on August 9 and runs for the entire weekend, but players who preordered the Phantom Edition of the game or subscribed to EA Play Pro are able to access it from today. That makes it all the more impressive that the numbers for the game are already so high — over 300,000 players are active in the open beta app on Steam at the time of writing, with that number likely to rise as US audiences start to wake up. That's not including players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with some estimating the real numbers could be over a million across all platforms already. A downed soldier firing an RPG at a helicopter in a promotional screenshot for Battlefield 6. A downed soldier firing an RPG at a helicopter in a promotional screenshot for Battlefield 6. EA The massive interest in the game saw queue times in-game balloon out, with some players reporting positions in the queue of over 200,000, being met with a message saying that the game servers are at maximum capacity. Thankfully, EA and DICE, the development team behind Battlefield 6, have been quick to respond to the massive player demand, assuring players in a post on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the launch of the beta that they were working on a "substantial increase in server capacity." Not long after, that assurance seemed to come to fruition, with the official Battlefield Comms X account saying that queues were returning to suitable levels and times. We are now seeing signs of queue numbers returning to suitable levels and times. Thank you for your patience as we worked to mitigate the issue. We'll continue to keep an eye on queues and server capacity, and will follow up where needed! — Battlefield Comms (@BattlefieldComm) August 7, 2025 The early interest will likely come as a relief to EA, as it shows that the mixed reaction to 2021's Battlefield 2042 hasn't soured players on the franchise. BF2042 received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, with a metascore as low as 61/100 on some platforms on review aggregator website Metacritic. The reaction from players was even worse, with the game quickly becoming one of the worst reviewed games on Steam. Players criticized the game's lacking features, including many features missing that were present in prior games, as well as bugs and performance issues present in the game. Another concern from players was the inclusion of Christmas-themed skins, something players thought was at odds with the game's serious tone. That's something that is said to be avoided in the new game, after it was revealed in interviews with the game's developers that Battlefield 6 won't have silly crossover costumes like that of pop culture characters often featured in games like Fortnite and Call of Duty.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Battlefield 6 Beta: How to join? Release date, time, early access, preload, PC requirements and how to access
Battlefield 6 beta is the next major event for fans of the popular shooter series. Electronic Arts is offering early access to the beta for select users before the full game launches in October 2025. Players can now preload the beta, check system requirements, and prepare for two rounds of testing. How to join Battlefield 6 beta? Release Date, Time and Early Access The Battlefield 6 beta officially starts on August 7, 2025, at 4:00am EDT. This early access phase is open to players who have preordered the Phantom Edition or have an EA Play Pro subscription. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Players who do not qualify for early access will get standard access starting on August 9, 2025, at the same time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Best SIP Plans for NRIs in Netherlands – Get ₹2L Monthly Pension | Invest ₹18K PB Learn More Undo Beta start time by region: PDT – 1:00am EDT – 4:00am BRT – 5:00am BST – 9:00am CEST – 10:00am IST – 1:30pm CST – 4:00pm KST/JST – 5:00pm AEST – 6:00pm NZST – 8:00pm The first round of the beta will run from August 7 to 11. The second round starts on August 14 and ends on August 17. Live Events When to Preload Battlefield 6 Beta? Preloading for the Battlefield 6 beta is open now for all platforms. This includes PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Preloading is available for both early access users and standard users. Downloading the beta before it goes live helps players avoid delays once the servers are active. Also Read: When is Daylight Saving Time 2025? Here's what it is, reason, US States and Territories that do not follow it and how to prepare Battlefield 6 PC Requirements To run the Battlefield 6 beta on PC, players must meet certain system requirements. The beta is not supported on older consoles or weak PCs. Minimum PC Requirements CPU: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380 RAM: 16GB Storage: 75GB HDD Recommended PC Requirements CPU: Intel i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti, AMD Radeon RX 9700 XT, or Intel Arc B580 RAM: 16GB Storage: 75GB SSD PC users should aim for the recommended setup for smooth gameplay, especially in larger maps or high-action moments. Console users will only need to ensure they have enough storage available. Also Read: King of the Hill Season 14: Release date, cast, how to watch, trailer and what to expect How to Access Battlefield 6 Beta? The Battlefield 6 beta is only available on next-generation platforms and modern PCs. Only those who preordered the Phantom Edition or are subscribed to EA Play Pro can join on August 7. Others can play starting August 9. FAQs When does the Battlefield 6 beta start for standard players? The Battlefield 6 beta opens for standard users at 4:00am EDT on August 9, 2025, across all supported regions and platforms. Can I play Battlefield 6 beta on PS4 or Xbox One? No. The Battlefield 6 beta is only supported on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and compatible PCs. Older consoles are not included.
