The full game may only be releasing in October, but there's also a way to play early with the Battlefield 6 Beta. If you're a fan of testing out games before they are fully out, then here's exactly how to play the beta for Battlefield 6, the dates, and even how to join the beta early access.
Battlefield 6 Beta Schedule - Important Dates
If you want to play the Battlefield 6 Beta, then the first thing you'll want to know are the exact dates for when it will go live. We're unsure if there will be any additional Battlefield 6 Beta dates in September, so if you're excited to play the game early, then you'll have to tune in in August.
Early Access
You can join Battlefield 6 Early Access on August 7, 2025 at 8AM UTC/ 1AM PT, but keep in mind that this is closed access (not everyone can join).
If you've signed up for Battlefield Labs prior to July 31, then you will have Early Access to the game on these two days. All you have to do is log in with the account that is registered for Battlefield Labs. However, if you didn't sign up on time, then you will need a Beta code to get the Battlefield 6 Beta early access. However, these codes are only available during the July 31 reveal streams on Twitch. If you missed them, then you'll have to wait for the Open Beta weekend.
Open Beta Weekends
if you couldn't snatch the Early Access, you can instead play the game on the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends. Here is the exact date schedule when you can join the game without needing a code (free for everyone!)
- August 9 (8AM UTC/ 1AM PT) - August 11 (8AM UTC/ 1AM PT)
- August 14 (8AM UTC/ 1AM PT) - August 17 (8AM UTC/ 1AM PT)
Preload Information
If you don't want to waste any of your precious early access and beta time for Battlefield 6, then you should make sure to pre-load the game. You can do so from August 4 at 3PM UTC / 8AM PT.
How to Play Battlefield 6 Beta?
If you want to make sure you get everything in order before the beta weekend, follow our Battlefield 6 Beta download guide below.
For starters, you'll want to make sure that your EA account is linked to your platform. If you are on PC, you can do so by:
- Logging into your EA account
- Switching to the Connected Accounts Tab
- Connect to any available platform/app that you have.
For Xbox and PlayStation 5, so long as you log in with the same email address that you use for your console account, then these should have linked automatically. You'll receive a one-time code to verify the account, but after that, your accounts will be linked.
If you've made sure to have your accounts link beforehand, you can also pre-load the game on August 4 so that you can have access as soon as the Battlefield 6 Open Beta goes live. If you're on PC, then make sure to also check the minimum and recommended PC requirements below to see if your setup can run the game properly.
Battlfield 6 Open Beta PC Requirements
| Settings | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Settings | 1080p @ 30 FPS Low Settings |
- Balanced: 1440p @ 60FPS High Settings - Performance: 1080p @ 80FPS Low Settings |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Intel Arc A380 |
Nvidia RTX 3060Ti AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Intel Arc B580 |
| Video Memory | Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
Intel Core i7-10700 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 16GB (Dual channel 2133mhz) |
16GB (Dual channel 3200mhz) |
| OS | Windows 10 (recommended to enable hardware accelerated GPU scheduling) |
Windows 11 64-bit |
| DirectX | DirectX12 | DirectX12 |
| Storage | 75GB HDD at launch (estimated disk space) |
75GB SSD at launch (estimated disk space) |
|
TPM 2.0 Enabled UEFI Secure Boot Enabled HVCI Capable VBS Capable |
Required | Required |
How do I Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU scheduling?
If you are running on Windows 10, then EA recommends enabling hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling to improve the performance of your PC. Here are the exact steps on how to do it:
- Open Settings (Win + I).
- Go to System > Display.
- Select Graphics.
- Select Advanced graphics settings.
- Toggle Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling to On.
- Restart your PC.
Battlefield 6 Beta FAQ
The Battlefield 6 open beta stars on August 9 for the entire weekend, as well as on August 14 for the entire weekend. However, if you do have early access, you can also join on August 7 and 8.
The Battlefield 6 beta is free to play for all! You don't need to have early access or pay to play the game.
The Battlefield 6 beta early access is only available to people who signed up for the Battlefields Labs prior to July 31, or who got beta codes during select Twitch streams on July 31.
The Open Beta will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App).
If your looking for more guides on the series, you can check our entire Battlefield section here on PGG.
