The Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 will start in just a few days. But how much storage space will it require on your hard drives? The official information on this has raised question marks among players, but a leak could provide clarity.
Why are players confused? The only official information from EA can be found in the system requirements for the Open Beta. However, this very information makes players doubtful.
According to the specs, 100 GB are required. While that wouldn’t be a surprising size for the full game, it is quite a hefty amount of gigabytes for a beta with a fraction of the content.
This is why many players didn’t believe that this figure genuinely refers to the Open Beta, and instead think that EA just hasn’t clarified that these are the requirements for the full game.
So how much storage space does the Open Beta actually require? Some leaks may shed light on this.
Download size of the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 is expected to be significantly smaller
How large will the Open Beta be now? Based on a leak from PlayStation Game Size, the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 on PS5 would require 16.861 GB. Excluding updates that might follow.
The site is known for publishing accurate storage requirements in advance.
What about other platforms? Currently, there is no detailed information available. However, a Discord message circulating in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit is reportedly from the Italian magazine Game Changer. (via reddit.com)
This message mentions a download size of 18.81 GB. This likely refers to the Xbox Series X|S or the PC. The download size seems to correspond more to the scope of the Open Beta, which EA has now also revealed. (via ea.com)
With the mode “Conquest” and the map “Orbital,” the beta only offers a minimal fraction of the total content of the shooter. Additionally, you can try out the four previously introduced specialists. An overview with all known information can be found here at MeinMMO: Beta, Release, Crossplay, and Requirements – All Information on Battlefield 2042
Unfortunately, more precise information is not yet available. Please keep in mind that this is about leaks and unofficial information. However, we should know more starting October 5, as that is when the preload phase for the Battlefield 2042 Beta begins.
When exactly does it start? After the preload, the early access phase for pre-order customers and EA Play members starts on October 6.
From October 8, all players can participate in the Open Beta. It will end on October 10 at 9:00 AM.
On which platforms will the Open Beta be available? It will be available on PC (Origin, Steam, Epic Games Store), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Here you can find an overview with all information about the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 – Start, Registration, Download
