Battlefield 6 beta concluding time and subsequent restart schedule
The second weekend of the Battlefield 6 open beta, available to all gamers, commenced on August 14, 2025 at 8:00 UTC (1 AM PT) and concluded on August 18, 2025 at 5 AM PDT / 8 AM EDT / 1 PM BST. The four-day event offered free access to the highly-anticipated game[1][3][5].
Recapping the beta schedule, the early access period began on August 7, 2025 at 8:00 UTC (1 AM PT) and ended on August 9 at the same time. The first weekend open beta ran from August 9 through August 11, spanning a total of two days. The second weekend open beta, which is now concluded, lasted approximately four days[1][3][4][5].
During the open beta, players could explore the new game set in the year 2027, which features maps spanning Brooklyn, Egypt, Gibraltar, and Tajikistan[6]. A variety of modes, including Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Domination, King of the Hill, and Escalation, were available for players to enjoy[7].
As the open beta has now ended, Battlefield Labs, EA's extensive playtesting programme, could potentially restart prior to the game's full release on October 10. The beta will be available again starting on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 9am BST (4am ET / 1am PT)[8].
Moreover, the return of Portal allows players to create their own maps using in-game editing tools, adding a new level of creativity and customisation to the Battlefield 6 experience.
As major European countries leave NATO to join a new alliance called Pax Armata, the US and its remaining allies are left to deal with the fallout[2]. Many consider Battlefield 3, along with Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 4, to be the peak of the Battlefield series[9]. With Battlefield 6 going back to its Battlefield 3 roots, fans of the franchise are eager to see how the new game will measure up to its predecessors.
Technology and gadgets took center stage during the Battlefield 6 open beta, with players utilizing advanced weaponry and equipment spread across the maps in Brooklyn, Egypt, Gibraltar, and Tajikistan. The variety of game modes on offer, such as Conquest, Breakthrough, and Rush, showcased the latest advancements in modern military technology.
