The countdown to the release of Battlefield 6 is well and truly on, with the first opportunity to try out the new title coming in the Early Access beta. We’ve got all the details, so you don’t miss out.
Releasing on October 10, Battlefield 6 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and three Betas are planned for August. However, the first few days after the doors open are invite-only.
If you’re desperate to be one of the first to dive into Battlefield 6, here are all the details on how you can secure an invite to the Early Access Beta.
How to Get Battlefield 6 Beta Early Access
Early Access for the Battlefield 6 Beta is only available for those who watch creators during the Streamer Showcase on July 31, or for those who are signed up for Battlefield Labs.
Though the details shown in the multiplayer reveal suggested it was only those who watched the Streamer Showcase who would be eligible, a post on social media added that anyone signed up to Battlefield Labs also has access. This access is available even if players did not receive an invite to Labs, though you need to have signed up before July 31.
If you weren’t signed up to Battlefield Labs in time, here’s the steps to gain access.
- Sign in to Twitch, or create an account.
- Connect your EA Account with Twitch.
- Watch at least 60 minutes of the Streamer Showcase.
- Check your Drops Inventory for your reward.
There are no further ways to gain Early Access to the Battlefield 6 beta, nor does it seem that EA will make more available. Therefore, act fast and watch the action so you don’t miss out.
What Platforms is the Battlefield 6 Beta on?
The Battlefield 6 Beta is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA App.
The Early Access Beta begins at 8 AM UTC on August 7, with the first Open Beta beginning at the same time on August 9 until 8 AM UTC on August 11. A second Open Beta begins August 14, at the same time as above, and closes at the same time as the first Open Beta on August 17.
To make it easier for you, we’ve listed the start times for the Betas in the table below. Preloads are available from 3 PM UTC on August 4.
| Timezone | Battlefield 6 Beta Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 01:00 AM |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 05:00 PM |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 02:00 AM |
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For more Battlefield 6, take a look at the details of the multiplayer maps at launch, and read about there being no plans for the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
