Battlefield 6 Open Beta Details: Maps, Modes, Schedule & Pre-Load Info

The highly anticipated Battlefield 6 was officially revealed last week, generating strong interest from fans. Now, EA has shared new information about the upcoming open beta in August, including a new trailer and a breakdown of what players can expect.

It’s short and sweet as it’s more of a reminder of sorts. The important detail here is that pre-loading for the open beta is now available, allowing players to prepare for Weekend 1.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Schedule and Content

There are no changes to the Battlefield 6 open beta weekend dates, but we now have full details on the maps and modes available during each phase.

Open Beta Weekend 1: August 9–10

• Maps: Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, Iberian Offensive

• Game Modes: Conquest, Closed Weapons Breakthrough, Breakthrough

Open Beta Weekend 2: August 14–17

On Weekend 2, the map Empire State will be made available, as well as game modes Rush and Squad Deathmatch.

• Maps: Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, Iberian Offensive, Empire State

• Game Modes: Conquest, Closed Weapons Breakthrough, Breakthrough, Rush, Squad Deathmatch

Here’s a quick description of each map and game mode from EA.

All Confirmed Battlefield 6 Maps in the Open Beta

Siege of Cairo

Urban warfare in central Cairo. Expect close-quarters combat between infantry and tanks through tight alleys and multi-story buildings.

Liberation Peak

Set in the mountains of Tajikistan, this map features sprawling rocky terrain ideal for vehicle warfare and high-altitude ambushes.

Iberian Offensive

Battle across Gibraltar’s dense city layout with narrow alleyways, destructible environments, and heavy vehicle presence.

Empire State

An infantry-only map based in Brooklyn, New York. Fight across rooftops, alleys, and the city’s iconic streets in intense, close-quarters engagements.

Battlefield 6 Game Modes Explained

Here’s a breakdown from EA of every game mode featured in the open beta:

Conquest

Battlefield’s signature mode. Teams fight to capture and control multiple objectives. Holding more points reduces enemy reinforcements over time.

Closed Weapons Breakthrough

A variation of Breakthrough with class-locked weapons. Attackers push forward through defensive lines to capture sectors while defenders aim to hold ground and drain lives.

Breakthrough

Objective-based mode where attackers and defenders battle over control points. Strategy and coordination are key in this focused, high-intensity format.

Rush

Attackers must plant explosives on M-COM stations while defenders attempt to stop them. Once objectives are destroyed, the fight moves to the next sector.

Squad Deathmatch

Four squads face off in tight, fast-paced combat. The first squad to reach the kill limit wins.

How to Access the Battlefield 6 Open Beta

EA Play Pro subscribers and players who registered for Battlefield Labs before July 31 will receive early access starting August 7, giving them a two-day head start before Weekend 1.

Battlefield 6 is set for a full release on October 10 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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