Battlefield 6's second open beta weekend is officially set and brings both returning favorites and brand-new additions for players to experience. Following a successful first weekend that drew in hundreds of thousands of participants, the upcoming session aims to maintain that momentum with expanded content, additional game modes, and a polished rollout schedule.
The event will give players another opportunity to explore the game's large-scale battles, detailed environments, and varied combat styles before its official launch. It will also introduce a new map alongside classic modes, while retaining the popular selections from the first weekend. This overview covers the global start time, steps to join at no cost, and the maps and modes available during the event.
Battlefield 6 Beta Weekend 2 Details
Dates and Global Start Time
Weekend 2 runs August 14 to August 17 with a global start at 08:00 UTC, matching Weekend 1. Regional equivalents widely shared include 1 am PT / 4 am ET / 9 am UK / 10 am CET at kickoff. If you are syncing plans across time zones, rely on the 08:00 UTC anchor.
How to Join the Battlefield 6 Beta
The Battlefield 6 beta is open, so you do not need to pre-order. The easiest way to join is to visit the Battlefield 6 Open Beta page, choose your platform, and download the beta at no cost. After selecting your platform, complete the free checkout on the storefront, then install the beta so you are ready to play during the scheduled weekend window.
If you previously took part in Battlefield Labs or you are an EA Play Pro member, your access is already linked to your EA account. To avoid login issues, make sure your EA and platform accounts are properly connected. For step-by-step account linking guidance and key dates, refer to EA Help.
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What's New in Weekend 2
Weekend 2 keeps all content from Weekend 1 and adds a fresh urban battleground with several popular modes. The new Empire State map brings infantry-focused combat through downtown New York and joins the rotation for this session.
Rush returns alongside Squad Deathmatch, and "Closed Weapon" versions of Conquest and Breakthrough are available to limit weapon access for a more traditional class experience. The same lineup has been confirmed across multiple sources, and Empire State's busy city engagements stand out while the broader Week 1 playlist remains in place.
Beta Momentum and Peak
Weekend 1 interest was significant. SteamDB shows an all-time peak of 521,079 concurrent players for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, and this number surpasses the all-time Steam peak for Call of Duty. Treat this as a Steam-only comparison, but it is a useful signal of demand ahead of Weekend 2.
