Battlefield 6 open beta now live: Pre-load, maps, modes, and challenges revealed

Battlefield open beta can be accessed on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA app)
An undated image of Battlefield 6 open beta. — EA
An undated image of Battlefield 6 open beta. — EA

Electronic Arts (EA) has officially detailed the upcoming Battlefield 6 open beta, unveiling multiplayer maps, modes, and challenges that will be available to players.

EA revealed that players who signed up for Battlefield Labs before July 31 and EA Play Pro members will get early access to the first open beta, starting August 7.

In a blog post, the company confirmed that the first Battlefield 6 open beta weekend will include three maps: Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, and Iberian Offensive.

Battlefield 6 open beta details

“Each map comes with different combat zones that are configured to fit different game modes. During the first open beta, players will have access to five multiplayer game modes: Conquest, Closed Weapons Breakthrough, Breakthrough, Domination, and King of the Hill,” EA stated.

On the other hand, Battlefield 6's first open beta is confirmed to bring seven challenges, four of which will be attached to the four available classes.

Completing the challenges during the first weekend will provide in-game rewards that can be used when the full game launches in October.

It is worth noting that Battlefield 6 open beta can be accessed on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app).

The first open beta weekend is set to go live on August 9, 2025, at 8:00 UTC (1:30pm IST) and closes August 11 at 8:00 UTC (1:30pm IST), while the second open beta weekend will open on August 14 and close August 17 at the same time.

Battlefield 6 release date

EA has officially confirmed that Battlefield 6 will release on October 10, 2025, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.