Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta will begin on August 14 and run through August 17, offering nearly 100 hours of gameplay before the official release. The first beta session attracted over 500,000 players, beating Call of Duty’s all-time Steam peak, so this second weekend promises more action and new content.
Starting at 08:00 UTC, the beta’s schedule matches the first weekend’s timing, which should help players plan their sessions without confusion. If you missed Week 1, Week 2 is your chance to jump in and experience what Battlefield 6 has to offer ahead of launch.
Accessing the beta is straightforward. You don’t need to pre-order the game. Instead, you can join by playing Battlefield Labs, being an EA Play Pro member, or simply heading to the Battlefield 6 website to download the free beta for your platform. The process involves selecting your platform, then downloading the beta from the respective store.
Week 2 brings back all the content from the first weekend, including Siege of Cairo and Liberation Peak maps, along with Breakthrough mode. But it also adds fresh elements like the Empire State map and new game modes: Rush, Squad Deathmatch, and Closed Weapon Conquest & Breakthrough.
| Name | Type of Content |
|---|---|
| Closed Weapon Conquest & Breakthrough | New Game Mode |
| Empire State | New Map |
| Rush | New Game Mode |
| Squad Deathmatch | New Game Mode |
Wondering how to turn off crossplay or what exclusive beta rewards you can earn? Insider Gaming has guides to help you with those too, linked below.
Are you ready to jump back into the chaos and try out the new map and modes? It’s a pretty big deal for fans still deciding if Battlefield 6 is worth their time. Will the Empire State map change how you play? Guess we’ll find out.
