Battlefield 6 Outlines Details for Second Open Beta Weekend

Battlefield Studios outlined the changes and additions for the second Open Beta Weekend of Battlefield 6, which will run from Aug. 14 to 17, 2025.

During the second Open Beta Weekend, players will see more playlists rotating between multiple game modes. For example, Battlefield Studios cites the All-Out Warfare playlist, which will include Breakthrough, Conquest and Rush. The in-game descriptions for each mode will outline the modes included in the rotation.

In order to provide players with more control over map and mode selection, the developer will also roll out a new feature called Custom Search, which will allow players to choose their favorite combinations of maps and modes. If users search for Conquest on Siege of Cairo, matchmaking will prioritize putting them in a match with this combination, if available. Notably, this feature is not a Server Browser (which won’t be tested this weekend). During Open Beta, Custom Search will be available for Open Weapon mode playlists.

An overview of Battlefield 6’s second Open Beta Weekend playlists:

• Day 1, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
  • Conquest
  • Rush
  • Attack & Defend (Breakthrough, Rush)
  • Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill)
  • Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)
• Day 2, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
  • Conquest
  • Squad Deathmatch
  • Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch)
  • All-Out Warfare; Epic battles across expansive maps (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)
  • Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)
• Days 3-4, Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 16-17, 2025
  • Conquest
  • Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch).
  • All-Out Warfare; Epic battles across expansive maps (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)
  • Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)

On top of that, Training Grounds will continue to offer the Firing Range and gameplay introductions for classes, Breakthrough and Conquest.

Players at career rank 15 and below will be able to access Initiation Mode, which includes AI Soldiers.

On Aug. 9, 2025, Battlefield 6’s open beta was confirmed by EA as the biggest in the franchise despite Secure Boot issues and long queues.

The 18th installment in the Battlefield series is slated for a full release on Oct. 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S.