Fans of the Battlefield series may not have to wait much longer to get hands-on time with the next entry in the storied franchise. A recent leak discovered in the latest client update has revealed a line of code referencing a “Battlefield 6 Open Beta,” suggesting that EA and DICE could be preparing to open the doors to players soon — potentially even before the already-announced summer 2025 reveal.
This leak marks the latest in a string of information that has slipped through the cracks as developers struggle to keep testers and data miners from exposing details about the upcoming game.
Code Reference Mentions Battlefield 6 Open Beta
The discovery comes from an update to the client software, where a small string of text mentioning “Battlefield 6 Open Beta” was found buried in the code. While the name “Battlefield 6” has not been officially confirmed as the title of the game, it is a placeholder that has been widely used by both players and press to refer to the project. EA is expected to confirm the official name of the game at its summer 2025 showcase.
The presence of this code does not confirm when the beta will take place, nor does it guarantee that “Battlefield 6” will be the final title. However, the inclusion of the beta reference strongly indicates that EA plans to allow players to test the game ahead of its full release — a practice the franchise has followed in previous entries like Battlefield 2042.
EA Aims for Bigger Scale With Battle Royale and Campaign
The code leak comes on the heels of other significant leaks about the game’s content. One earlier leak confirmed that the next Battlefield will include a dedicated battle royale mode, aligning with EA’s stated goal of expanding the franchise’s player base beyond the roughly 22 million who played Battlefield 2042. EA has reportedly set its sights on attracting 100 million players this time, and the inclusion of a large-scale, competitive mode is a clear move to achieve that.
Leaks also point to the return of a narrative-driven campaign mode, something that Battlefield 2042 lacked. Taken together, these elements suggest that the next Battlefield will not only build on the franchise’s large-scale multiplayer roots but also bring back features long requested by fans, all while aiming to set new benchmarks for the series.
Summer Reveal Expected to Clarify Details
While fans will have to wait for EA’s official summer showcase for concrete details such as the name, release date, and beta timeline, the emerging information paints a clear picture: the next Battlefield entry is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious in the series’ history. With a renewed focus on scale, storytelling, and accessibility, the franchise seems poised for a major comeback.
For now, players can at least feel confident that an open beta is in the works — and likely not far off. EA’s summer reveal should shed more light on when they can jump into the action.
