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All About the Battlefield 6 Beta: Dates, Rewards, PC Specs, and More

A soldier with a helmet and mic looks intense in a dim setting. Bright green "BETA" text with gear and laptop icon overlay in corner. its Battlefield 6 Beta.
Battlefield 6 beta (Image Credit: EA)

Battlefield 6 is set to release on October 10, but for those itching to get into the action early, EA has lined up a multi-phase beta rollout starting this August.


Whether you're looking to try the game before launch or earn exclusive in-game rewards, there’s a lot packed into this pre-release testing phase — but not everyone gets in at the same time.


Here’s everything you need to know about how to access the Battlefield 6 beta, when it starts, what rewards are up for grabs, and what kind of PC hardware you’ll need to run it smoothly.


Battlefield 6 Beta Schedule at a Glance

EA is planning three beta phases for Battlefield 6, spread across two weeks in August:

  • Early Access Beta: August 7 – August 9

  • Open Beta Weekend 1: August 9 – August 11

  • Open Beta Weekend 2: August 14 – August 17


All betas begin at 8 AM UTC, and preloads for all platforms are available starting August 4 at 3 PM UTC.


Global Beta Start Times

Timezone

Start Time

Pacific Time (PT)

1:00 AM

Central Time (CT)

11:00 AM

Eastern Time (ET)

12:00 PM

British Summer Time

5:00 PM

Australian Eastern Time

2:00 AM


How to Get Early Access to the Battlefield 6 Beta

If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 6 before the general public, you’ll need to act fast — Early Access to the beta isn’t open to everyone.


There are two main ways to get into the early test:

  1. Watch the Streamer Showcase on July 31

    • You must have watched at least 60 minutes of the showcase on Twitch.

    • Your EA account must be linked to your Twitch account to receive the Twitch Drop.

    • Check your Twitch Drops Inventory to confirm the reward.

  2. Be Signed Up for Battlefield Labs

    • If you registered for Battlefield Labs before July 31, you’re in — even if you didn’t receive an invite.


Unfortunately, if you missed both of these windows, there’s no alternative method to gain Early Access. So if you're already in, you're among a limited group getting a head start.


Supported Platforms for the Beta

The Battlefield 6 beta will be playable on:

  • PlayStation 5

  • Xbox Series X|S

  • PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App


There’s no support for last-gen consoles or the Nintendo Switch 2, as confirmed by Battlefield Studios leadership during a recent interview.


Open Beta Rewards: What You Can Unlock

Beyond early access, players who participate in the open beta can also earn exclusive cosmetic rewards that will carry over to the full release. These are only available during their respective beta weekends — once the window closes, these items are likely gone for good.


Weekend 1 Rewards

  • Seeker Soldier Skin

  • All Terrain Soldier Skin

  • Domination Weapon Package

  • Lights Out Player Card Background

  • Additional undisclosed cosmetic items


Weekend 2 Rewards

  • War Machine Vehicle Skin

  • Bat Company Dog Tag

  • Striking Distance Weapon Package

Promo image for a Battlefield 6 game open beta update featuring soldier and vehicle skins, weapon packages, and player card backgrounds for two weekends in August.
Battlefield 6 open beta rewards (Image Credit: EA)

To earn the rewards, you’ll simply need to participate in matches during the respective beta weekends. There’s no need for special actions or registrations once you’re in the open beta.


Battlefield 6 Beta PC Specs

For those planning to play on PC, EA has also released the minimum and recommended specs to ensure a smooth beta experience. Keep in mind, performance may vary depending on future patches or updates.


Minimum Requirements (Low Setting, 1080p @ 30FPS)

  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual Channel 2133MHz)

  • Video Memory: 6 GB

  • OS: Windows 10

  • Storage: 75 GB HDD

  • DirectX: 12

  • Other: TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot enabled


Recommended Specs (Balanced Setting, 1440p @ 60FPS or 1080p @ 80FPS+)

  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

  • RAM: 16 GB (Dual Channel 3200MHz)

  • Video Memory: 8 GB

  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit

  • Storage: 75 GB SSD

  • DirectX: 12

  • Other: HVCI and VBS-capable systems recommended


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Why This Beta Matters

Aside from the fun factor, Battlefield 6's beta is EA's way of gathering feedback on game balance, server stability, and performance issues before the full launch. Players will help stress test servers under real-world conditions, particularly with crossplay enabled between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.


As reported by Eurogamer, crossplay will be fully integrated from launch, but it can be turned off manually — helpful if console players want to avoid potential cheating from PC players. The beta is also a test bed for Portal content, letting players experiment with custom modes before the game hits shelves.


So set your clocks, prep your rigs, and clear some hard drive space — the battlefield opens in just a few days.


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