Here you can find out when the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 starts, what exactly you can play, and what differences there are on the respective platforms.
When does it start? The beta of Battlefield 2042 starts today, on October 8th, transitioning from Early Access to the open beta phase. Finally, everyone interested can jump into the battle.
Update, October 10th, 9:46 AM: The open beta phase has officially ended today on time. We hope you had fun with it. Please share your opinion with us in our survey: What do you think of the Battlefield 2042 beta?
Update, October 8th, 9:10 AM: The timings have apparently shifted due to server maintenance. The new start time is 11 AM in the morning. We apologize for the confusion.
How long will the beta run? It starts at 11 AM German time and you have exactly two days to play it. Officially, the servers will close again on Sunday, October 10th, at 9 AM in the morning.
On which platforms will the beta be held? You can play the beta on all platforms on which Battlefield 2042 will also be released:
- PC (Origin, Epic Games Store, Steam)
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
How much storage space does the beta require? Depending on the platform, you should expect a download size of 17 to 19 GB.
Is there a preload? Yes. It has been running since October 5th. You can find all information in our article about the start and preload of the beta.
Here are 8 minutes of gameplay from the beta:
Battlefield Open Beta – Who is it suitable for and what is included?
Who should check it out? Battlefield 2042 is more of a classic multiplayer game. On PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, up to 128 players can compete in a match.
Destruction, military vehicles, and aircraft – anyone who enjoys massive battles with huge maps should definitely check out Battlefield 2042. Initial reactions report technical issues, but you should be prepared for that. Nevertheless, there are also many positive voices.
We have compiled a checklist for you that shows whether the beta might be something for you.
These contents are available for testing: In the beta, you can try out the Conquest mode. The map Orbital is available for this.
The map is quite large, featuring open areas, forests, and also buildings. There is even a rocket platform. During the match, the rocket standing there will launch if players do not destroy it beforehand.
Furthermore, you can test four of the total 10 specialists that are said to be available at the launch of Battlefield 2042:
- Assault Soldier – Webster Mackey
- Support – Maria Falck
- Engineer – Piotr ‘Boris’ Guskovsky
- Recon – Wikus ‘Casper’ van Daele
Levolution also plays a role, a previously known feature from Battlefield V. It refers to random events that can change the map during a match.
During your matches on the Orbital map, for example, a tornado may randomly appear on the map and disrupt the matches (that had to be included, sorry).
We will also accompany the start of the beta as we did during Early Access in the ticker for you and provide you with information about the Open Beta.
