Blog / Battlefield 6 Open Beta Preload & Launch Times Confirmed
August 04, 2025
Battlefield 6 Open Beta Preload & Launch Times Confirmed Preload starts August 4—early access begins August 7, with two open weekends scheduled across PC, PS5, and Xbox
EA has made the Battlefield 6 Open Beta client available to preload starting August 4, 2025, at 3 PM UTC (8 AM PT) across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms—via Steam, Epic, EA App, PS Store, and Xbox storefronts.
🗓️ Open Beta Schedule & Access
- Preload Available: August 4 @ 3 PM UTC (8 AM PT)
- Early Access (Battlefield Labs, EA Play Pro, Twitch Drop holders):
- August 7 at 8:00 UTC (1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST) through August 8
- Open to All Players:
- Weekend 1: August 9–10, beginning at 8:00 UTC
- Weekend 2: August 14–17, same start time
🌐 Platforms Supported
- Available for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Make sure your EA Account is linked to your platform profile before launch.
💾 Client Size & Preload Notes
- The preload download averages 30–40 GB, depending on your platform:
- Steam: ~35.7 GB
- PS5: ~33.9 GB
- Xbox: ~37.6 GB
- No pre‑order required—any user can preload and participate in open weekends.
✅ TL;DR
- Beta preload begins August 4, 2025, at 3 PM UTC / 8 AM PT
- Early access for eligible users starts August 7 @ 8:00 UTC
- Public beta weekends: August 9–10 & August 14–17
- Supports PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- No pre-order needed; requires EA account linkage
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