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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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