Preloads for Battlefield 6 are now live, allowing players to download the beta client ahead of the upcoming Open Beta. This gives players the opportunity to be ready for the earliest start time of August 7, when Early Access begins. The Open Beta will later become available to all players starting August 9.
The beta will be accessible across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam, Epic Games, and the EA App. EA recommends that PC players check the game’s system requirements to ensure optimal performance. The publisher has also confirmed that its proprietary Javelin anti-cheat system will be active in Battlefield 6 from launch.
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Schedule
- Preload Start: August 4, 8:00 a.m. PT (3:00 p.m. UTC)
- Early Access Start: August 7, 1:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. UTC)
- First Open Beta Weekend: August 9, 1:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. UTC)
- Second Open Beta Weekend: August 14, 1:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. UTC)
Preloading simply requires players to visit the Battlefield 6 page on their preferred platform and select the download option.
File Sizes by Platform
Players should reserve enough storage space for the following download sizes:
- EA App: 39.3 GB
- Steam (PC): 35.7 GB
- Xbox Series X: 37.56 GB
- PlayStation 5: 33.91 GB
EA also advises linking your EA account to the platform where you’ll play to avoid access issues.
Maps and Modes in the Beta
First Weekend Maps: Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, Iberian Offensive
Second Weekend Addition: Empire State
First Weekend Modes: Conquest, Breakthrough, Closed Weapons Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill
Second Weekend Additions: Rush, Squad Deathmatch
Exclusive rewards will be available during the Open Beta weekends, unlockable for use in the full game at launch.
Weapons and Matchmaking Details
According to DICE Producer Alexia Christofi, Battlefield 6 will feature close to 40 weapons at launch, a notable increase from the 22 weapons that were available at the launch of Battlefield 2042.
The developer has also clarified how skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) will work. SBMM will be less prominent in large-scale modes like Conquest, while playing a more significant role in smaller-scale modes such as Team Deathmatch.
