Battlefield 6’s open beta weekend sparked plenty of conversation—not all of it about its explosive set pieces. Some players raised concerns over the smaller map sizes, but lead producer David Sirland has clarified that the beta’s tighter arenas were intentionally chosen to deliver “full-octane” action for testing purposes. The full release will include larger, more strategic maps designed for longer-range combat and broader tactical play.
The second beta weekend kicked off earlier today at 4AM ET, introducing the vertical Empire State map alongside new modes such as Rush and Squad Deathmatch alongside Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, and returning fan favorite maps like Siege of Cairo and Liberation Peak. Developers will be using beta data to fine-tune objectives, pacing, and flow ahead of launch.
If getting to play one of the most anticipated games of the year for free isn’t reward enough, EA is giving players extra incentive to join the beta test or jump back in. During the first beta weekend, participants racked up $70 billion in virtual destruction. If the community can collectively push that total to $1 trillion this time, all players will receive an exclusive community skin for the M60 LMG.
The second beta runs through the weekend, with Battlefield 6 officially launching on October 10, 2025, across all current-gen platforms.
Missed the first beta? Check out our first impressions review to see how it played out and what to expect going forward.
