How to Join Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Early Access, Dates & More

EA has finally pulled the curtains on the long-awaited Multiplayer Reveal for Battlefield 6. The upcoming first-person shooter is in line to be the next big thing and the future of the Battlefield Games. Players will soon be able to get their hands on Battlefield 6 through the open beta coming for two weekends in August 2025. Read further to learn how to join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, Early Access, and public beta release dates.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Early Access & Release Date

The Battlefield 6 Beta will go live in three stages across different dates on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Starting with the closed Early Access on August 7, to gain access to the closed beta, players will have to participate in Battlefield 6 Twitch Streams and official creator channels

Aug 7-8: Early access, starting at 1 a.m. PT on August 7
Aug 9-10: First Open beta weekend available to all, starting at 1 a.m. PT on August 9 to 11. Closing at 1 a.m. PT on Aug 11.
Aug 14-16: Second Open beta weekend available to all, starting at 1 a.m. PT on August 14 to 17. Closing at 1 a.m. PT on Aug 16.

To join the Battlefield 6 Early Access, follow the steps below

Sign in to your Twitch account.
Enable drops and select the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta Key Drops among the drop list campaigns.
Watch any streamer participating in the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta Key Drops for at least 60 minutes (Search for Battlefield 6 labeled as Beta Key Drops or Drops in the stream title)
During the stream, the Keys will be distributed at random
Once acquired, find the Battlefield Early Access Key in your Drops Inventory
Redeem it on the BF6 code redemption website

Note: Players who have previously participated in the Battlefield Labs Program will be granted early access to closed beta on August 7th. Check your provider via mail.

How to Join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta

The Open Beta Weekend for Battlefield 6 will go live first on August 8 and then on August 14. To join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Check your Platforms and PC System Requirements. The Open Beta will be available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Check Battlefield 6 PC Requirements here.

Step 2: Link your EA Account

Go to EA.com or open the EA App on your platform.
Log in to your EA Account.
Link your EA Account to your PlayStation, Xbox, or PC platform (if not already linked).
Verify the link through your email.

Step 3: Pre-Loading the Battlefield 6 Beta

Head to the dedicated stores on your device (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam) and download the Open Beta File

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta will be available to pre-download starting August 4th, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Step 4: Play the Open Beta

Launch the Battlefield 6 Open Beta on any of the given weekends (Aug 9-10 or Aug 14-17).
Log in using your EA Account.
Jump into multiplayer and experience Battlefield 6 before its full release, and enjoy the all-out warfare and a return to modern combat and tactics.

Note: Make sure to read all the terms and conditions before launching the game. To play Battlefield 6 on PC, Secure Boot must be enabled on your computer. Users will need to enter their BIOS and switch it on before joining the Open Beta. This is to prevent cheaters and hackers during online play. Check EA’s guide if you need help.

Summary

Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest game releases of 2025. EA and DICE are going all-in on a long-awaited return to form, bringing back the large-scale warfare and tactical depth that made the series iconic. Early impressions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many new and veteran players praising the revamped gunplay, destruction, and focus on close-quarter team-based objectives.

With Call of Duty’s popularity slowly fading due to repetitive releases, player fatigue, and the Fortnite-ification of COD, BF 6 is seizing the opportunity to reclaim its position at the top of the FPS genre. The Battlefield community is livid, and expectations are sky high for Battlefield 6 to redefine large-scale military multiplayer games.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this new era. Join the Battlefield 6 Open Beta and experience the action before the full release. Get a head start, provide feedback, and dive into the most expansive Battlefield experience yet.