The existence of an upcoming open beta for Battlefield 6 has been confirmed via an official post on Twitter. Closed beta tests for Battlefield 6 have been ongoing for over five months now, and from the looks of it, the floodgates are about to open for everyone very soon.
Rumors surrounding the next Battlefield title have been swirling with increasing frequency recently, laying the groundwork for Electronic Arts’ highly anticipated shooter to take center stage. Most recently, a content creator leaked a Battlefield 6 promotional package, all but confirming the name of the next game in the franchise. Another rumor claims the official worldwide reveal for the next Battlefield game is scheduled for July 29 in a three-day EA event.
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PostsA Twitter post from the official Battlefield account recently teased the upcoming open beta for Battlefield 6. Although the exact date and sign-up details for this event remain unannounced, a rumor circulating online suggests that the Battlefield 6 open beta might be scheduled for August 4, according to an API code snippet unearthed by some users on Reddit. The specific details of how the open beta might play out when it does release can be anticipated by looking at how EA has run similar limited-time events in the past. For previous Battlefield games, open betas usually lasted between three and ten days, with a pre-load option available a day or so beforehand. Sign-ups typically open up much earlier, alongside an official announcement on all socials to give fans a chance to register.
Battlefield 6 Reveals Open Beta Details
The Twitter post also announced that the Battlefield 6 open beta will include both open and closed weapons. In playlists with closed weapons, signature weapons will be locked to classes, whereas in open weapon playlists, every class will be able to use every weapon. Closed vs open weapons is a highly contentious issue in the community, with a vocal segment of the player base clamoring for a return to how things were done in older iterations.
EA has acknowledged popular demand for the traditional class-exclusive weapon system in Battlefield 6, but remains committed to continuing the experiment with open weapons despite fan concerns. Now, it seems EA is opting for a middle ground by implementing both systems at the same time.
CloseIt’s possible that this dual class system may be what makes its way into the full game, with EA playing both sides. Most, however, hope that the open beta will be used as a fair and impartial test to gauge community interest in each mode, and that EA will let the players dictate the future direction of the series. If not, the similarities between the poorly received Battlefield 2042 and BF6 might just sink the title before it has a chance to make an impact.
