Well, it looks like those recent Battlefield 2042 rumors were true, as its open beta begins Oct. 6 and runs until Oct. 9 next month. Anybody that pre-orders Battlefield 2042 or is an EA Play member will have access to the beta and can start preloading it on Oct. 5 to ensure everything is good to go once the servers are live.
The beta is available on PC via Steam, Origin, and Epic’s storefront in addition to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Basically, every modern gaming platform that’s not made by Nintendo. Sorry Switch owners! Though you’ll need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play the beta on Xbox platforms. PlayStation platforms, however, will not require PlayStation Plus to get in on the action.
Check out the Battlefield 2042 open beta trailer for yourself below.
#Battlefield 2042 Open Beta 8-9 October
Beta Early Access 6-7 Octoberhttps://t.co/IwMX7g78In pic.twitter.com/msSoMBNWbn— Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 28, 2021
“Adapt and overcome in the near-future, all-out war of Battlefield 2042,” developer DICE said in an FAQ. “Put boots on the ground in the classic Conquest mode on Orbital – a map where enemy fire and chaotic weather conditions can help or hinder your fight.”
Crossplay between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is coming too, Fanbyte reported Tuesday. However, it’s unclear if the beta itself will have crossplay. Safe bet that it will, though.
These beta dates are coming slightly later than initially anticipated, as Battlefield 2042 got hit with a one-month delay recently. Hopefully, between the extra development time and a lengthy beta, the game will be in great shape for its Nov. 19 release date.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
