Today, on October 5th, the preload phase for Battlefield 2042 starts. MeinMMO summarizes all important dates, the download size, and the start of early access for you.
Update, October 5th: The preload has started and the download sizes are known. We have also added a guide for the download.
When does the preload for the Battlefield 2042 beta start? You can download the game starting October 5th at 9:00 AM German time.
These are the official beta times:
- Preload: October 5th, 9:00 AM
- Early Access: October 6th, 9:00 AM
- Start of Open Beta: October 8th, 9:00 AM
- End of Beta Phase: October 10th, 9:00 AM
We will accompany the release of the Battlefield 2042 beta on MeinMMO in a live ticker.
How can I play early? If you pre-order Battlefield 2042, you can start with early access on October 6th. If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or are a member of EA Play, you will also get access to early access.
Invitations will be sent to your email address linked to your account.
How to participate in early access to the open beta
Here is EA’s guide on redeeming the code for early access:
- Visit www.ea.com
- Log in with your Origin/EA account
- Go to account settings
- If you want to play on console: Ensure your PS or Xbox account is linked under “Connections”
- Click on “Redeem product code”, enter your code, and redeem it
- Go to your platform of choice and start the download
Where can I pre-order the beta? Here you will find links to the respective stores. You can also find the open beta there once the early access phase ends:
We also put together an overview of all editions and bonuses for you: Buy and pre-order Battlefield 2042 editions – what’s included and who it’s worth it for?
How can I download the beta? Here’s a guide for each platform:
- Origin
- Search for “Battlefield 2042” in the store
- Select “Play first” on the product page
- Then the beta page should open and you just need to add it to your library
- Steam
- Go to the product page for Battlefield 2042
- There you will find the option: “Participate in the Battlefield™ 2042 Open Beta” i>
- Click “Request Access”
- PS4/PS5
- Search for Battlefield 2042 in the PlayStation Store
- Click on the open beta there
- The download should start immediately
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Search for Battlefield 2042 in the Xbox Store
- Click on the open beta there
- The download should start immediately
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta – Download Size and Content
How big will the download be? There are different indications for this. The official system requirements for the beta mention 100 GB. However, reports from players indicate that it varies between 17 and 19 GB depending on the platform.
Many players assume that the requirement information does not refer to the beta but to the final game.
What can you expect in the beta? According to official information, you can test one mode and one map during the beta phase. Here’s a quick summary:
- In the beta, 4 of the 5 previously introduced specialists are available
- You can play the “Conquest” mode
- The only map in the beta is “Orbital”
There is not much more known. The content apparently corresponds to the technical alpha that took place in mid-August.
What are the specialists? These are essentially the classes of Battlefield 2042, only that players have significantly more freedom than in typical class systems in other games.
So far, five specialists have been introduced, four of which are likely in the beta:
- Assault Soldier – Webster Mackey
- Support – Maria Falck
- Engineer – Piotr “Boris” Guskovsky
- Recon – Wikus “Casper” van Daele
The fifth specialist is not listed as content and is likely only playable in the full version of Battlefield 2042. However, they appeared in a short film for the story.
Here you can also find the trailer for the open beta:
Is there crossplay? This is currently still unknown. The well-known leaker Tom Henderson states that crossplay is present in the beta. However, there is a limitation: There is no party function across platforms.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is expected to be released on November 19, 2021.
How about you? Will you take a look at the open beta? Are you already participating in early access? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
