When is the Battlefield 6 beta? As well as unveiling some explosive multiplayer gameplay, the Battlefield 6 beta dates have also been revealed by EA. Before it launches later this year, everyone will get a couple of opportunities to give Battlefield 6 a spin.
The Battlefield 6 release date isn't that far away now, with the highly anticipated shooter dropping in October. Promising a multiplayer experience stuffed with classic modes, a flexible approach to classes, and a new environmental destruction system, it could genuinely challenge this year's new Call of Duty game, Black Ops 7. In the build-up to launch, you'll be able to try Battlefield 6 for free thanks to two open betas, with the second just around the corner.
Battlefield 6 beta start and end dates
The second Battlefield 6 beta weekend started on Thursday, August 14, and wraps up on Sunday, August 17. There is no early access period for this one - it'll be open to all for the entire duration.
Both beta weekends are accessible for players on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with full BF6 crossplay enabled so you can get your friends from other platforms involved with no issues.
How to get Battlefield 6 beta early access
There were two different ways to get early access for the first Battlefield 6 beta weekend: being a Battlefield Labs participant or through BF6 Twitch Drops.
Those who have already been testing the game through the Battlefield Labs initiative will be granted instant access to the first beta weekend. If you weren't a playtester, your only other port of call is to watch partnered streamers on Twitch to earn early access privileges through Battlefield 6 Twitch Drops.
Get a feel of how things are shaping up with our hands-on Battlefield 6 preview. Alternatively, go and play some of the older entries - they're some of the best FPS games ever made.