Restart Time for Battlefield 6 Open Beta Announcement
The highly anticipated Battlefield 6 open beta has concluded, marking the end of a thrilling gaming event that kicked off in early August. The second and final weekend of the open beta ran from August 14 to August 18, 2025, providing gamers with an extensive playtime of 96 hours [2][3][5].
During the open beta, players had the opportunity to explore various game modes such as Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Domination, King of the Hill, and Escalation, across nine playable maps [1]. These maps include locations like Brooklyn, Egypt, Gibraltar, and Tajikistan.
The open beta also saw Battlefield 6 set a world record during its early access on August 7-8 [1]. The game's peak player count surpassed half a million on Steam alone, demonstrating the immense interest and excitement surrounding the new title [2].
While the open beta provided a glimpse into the game's modes, specific details about the Class system and its impact on gameplay remain undisclosed [1]. Gamers will have to wait until the game's full release on October 10, 2025, to fully experience these features.
Interestingly, Battlefield 6 seems to be returning to its roots, emulating Battlefield 3, which is considered one of the best entries in the series by many [6]. This includes the return of the popular Portal feature, allowing players to create their own maps using in-game editing tools.
As the open beta concludes, attention now turns to the full release of Battlefield 6. Battlefield Labs, EA's playtesting programme, could start up again ahead of the game's launch, ensuring a polished and enjoyable gaming experience for all [4].
In the geopolitical landscape, the US and its remaining allies are left to deal with the fallout caused by the departure of several countries from NATO, with a new alliance called Pax Armata forming, consisting of major European countries [7]. It remains to be seen how these global events will intertwine with the narrative of Battlefield 6.
References: [1] Battlefield 6 Open Beta Sets World Record, Peaks at Over Half a Million Players on Steam. (2025, August 11). GameSpot. Retrieved from https://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-6-open-beta-sets-world-record-peaks-at-o/1100-6491394/
[2] Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Release Date, Time, Maps, and More. (2025, August 13). IGN. Retrieved from https://www.ign.com/articles/battlefield-6-open-beta-release-date-time-maps-and-more
[3] Battlefield 6 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know. (2025, August 14). Polygon. Retrieved from https://www.polygon.com/21296258/battlefield-6-open-beta-release-time-date-maps-modes-platforms
[4] Battlefield 6 Open Beta Ends, Full Release Nears. (2025, August 18). Game Rant. Retrieved from https://gamerant.com/battlefield-6-open-beta-ends-full-release-nears/
[5] Battlefield 6 Open Beta Ends on August 18. (2025, August 15). DualShockers. Retrieved from https://www.dualshockers.com/battlefield-6-open-beta-ends-august-18/
[6] Battlefield 6 Seems to be Returning to its Roots, Emulating Battlefield 3. (2025, August 16). GamingBolt. Retrieved from https://gamingbolt.com/battlefield-6-seems-to-be-returning-to-its-roots-emulating-battlefield-3
[7] Pax Armata: The New Alliance Formed by Major European Countries after NATO Departure. (2025, August 10). The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/10/pax-armata-the-new-alliance-formed-by-major-european-countries-after-nato-departure
Players were able to test various gadgets and utilize advanced technology during their gaming sessions in the Battlefield 6 open beta, showcasing the impressive progression of in-game tools within the series. As the full release of Battlefield 6 approaches, anticipation mounts for the inclusion of innovative technology and wide-ranging gadgets in the final version of the game.
