How to join Battlefield 6 beta? Release Date, Time and Early Access
The Battlefield 6 beta officially starts on August 7, 2025, at 4:00am EDT. This early access phase is open to players who have preordered the Phantom Edition or have an EA Play Pro subscription.
Players who do not qualify for early access will get standard access starting on August 9, 2025, at the same time.
Beta start time by region:
- PDT – 1:00am
- EDT – 4:00am
- BRT – 5:00am
- BST – 9:00am
- CEST – 10:00am
- IST – 1:30pm
- CST – 4:00pm
- KST/JST – 5:00pm
- AEST – 6:00pm
- NZST – 8:00pm
The first round of the beta will run from August 7 to 11. The second round starts on August 14 and ends on August 17.
When to Preload Battlefield 6 Beta?
Preloading for the Battlefield 6 beta is open now for all platforms. This includes PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Preloading is available for both early access users and standard users. Downloading the beta before it goes live helps players avoid delays once the servers are active.Also Read: When is Daylight Saving Time 2025? Here’s what it is, reason, US States and Territories that do not follow it and how to prepare
Battlefield 6 PC Requirements
To run the Battlefield 6 beta on PC, players must meet certain system requirements.
The beta is not supported on older consoles or weak PCs.
Minimum PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 75GB HDD
Recommended PC Requirements
- CPU: Intel i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti, AMD Radeon RX 9700 XT, or Intel Arc B580
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 75GB SSD
PC users should aim for the recommended setup for smooth gameplay, especially in larger maps or high-action moments. Console users will only need to ensure they have enough storage available.
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How to Access Battlefield 6 Beta?
The Battlefield 6 beta is only available on next-generation platforms and modern PCs. Only those who preordered the Phantom Edition or are subscribed to EA Play Pro can join on August 7. Others can play starting August 9.
FAQs
When does the Battlefield 6 beta start for standard players?
The Battlefield 6 beta opens for standard users at 4:00am EDT on August 9, 2025, across all supported regions and platforms.
Can I play Battlefield 6 beta on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. The Battlefield 6 beta is only supported on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and compatible PCs. Older consoles are not included.
