EA and DICE are bringing back the action in the second Open Beta weekend for Battlefield 6, set to launch globally on August 14, 2025. This upcoming beta will be available for players across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, EA App, and the Epic Games Store, with no pre-order required — making it fully free to join for all participants.
🗓 Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 2: Global Start and End Times
The beta will run from Thursday, August 14 at 1:00 AM PT and wrap up on Monday, August 18 at 1:00 AM PT, giving players a full four days of large-scale warfare. Here’s a breakdown of start and end times across major time zones:
- PDT: Aug 14, 1:00 AM – Aug 18, 1:00 AM
- EDT: Aug 14, 4:00 AM – Aug 18, 4:00 AM
- BST: Aug 14, 9:00 AM – Aug 18, 9:00 AM
- CEST: Aug 14, 10:00 AM – Aug 18, 10:00 AM
- IST: Aug 14, 1:30 PM – Aug 18, 1:30 PM
- CST (China): Aug 14, 4:00 PM – Aug 18, 4:00 PM
- JST: Aug 14, 5:00 PM – Aug 18, 5:00 PM
- AEST: Aug 14, 6:00 PM – Aug 18, 6:00 PM
💾 Pre-Load & File Size
Players can pre-load the beta starting August 13, allowing them to dive right in when it goes live. While official file sizes haven’t been confirmed yet, previous test builds suggest it could be in the 50–70 GB range, depending on platform.
🎮 How to Access and Play for Free
No pre-order or code is necessary. Simply log into your preferred platform — Steam, EA App, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store — and download the open beta client once it’s available. All players on next-gen consoles and PC are welcome to join in and experience the chaos of Battlefield’s newest installment.
