Battlefield 6: date and time of return of the Open Beta on Xbox and other platforms, take note

The Open Beta of EA's highly anticipated shooter returns this Thursday for its second and final phase before the official launch.

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Players of Battlefield 6 have had a brief forced break after the first round of testing, as servers have been offline in preparation for the second phase. This pause, according to the development team, has allowed for adjustments to the game’s performance and stability ahead of its reopening.

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Tomorrow, Thursday, August 14th, 2025, will be the time to return to the front lines. From 10:00 AM (Spanish mainland time) and 03:00 AM in Mexico City, any player will be able to access the Open Beta without needing early access. This second phase will be available on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC (including Steam), and will allow players to try out the shooter’s potential once again before its official release.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Duration

• Start: Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Spain) / 03:00 AM (Mexico)

• End: Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Spain) / 03:00 AM (Mexico)

This will be the last chance to play Battlefield 6 before its official release, scheduled for October 10th, 2025. No further public testing periods are expected after this weekend.

• In this second phase of the open beta, Battlefield 6 will not only maintain all the content already seen in the first round of testing but will also add new features designed to offer a more varied experience. Among them, Empire State stands out, a new map set in a New York City urban district that combines open and closed combat, as well as elevated areas that allow players to use verticality to surprise the enemy.
• Along with this scenario, two new modes will also be added to the beta: Assault, focused on advancing through objectives within enemy territory, with a strong emphasis on tactics and coordination between squads; and Squad Duel, designed for closer and more direct team-based combat. With these additions, DICE aims to maintain the frenetic pace characteristic of the series, but with new layers of strategy and dynamism.

Battlefield 6 promises massive combat, dynamic destruction, and large-scale scenarios, maintaining the series’ DNA but with significant technical and gameplay improvements. Those who participate in this beta will be able to experience the new features firsthand before deciding on a purchase.