To get into Battlefield (specifically Battlefield 6) and start playing, here are the key ways you can enter the game:
- Battlefield Labs (Playtesting)
- Sign up on the Electronic Arts (EA) Playtesting Portal with your EA account for a chance to participate in Battlefield Labs, which are playtesting events for early access to the game.
- Ensure your EA account is linked to your platform account (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S).
- If selected, you'll be invited via email with instructions to join the tests. Only a limited number are invited.
- Open Beta Access
- Battlefield 6 has an Open Beta period available for everyone on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA app).
- No pre-order or purchase is required for the open beta.
- You need to link your EA account to your platform account to participate.
- The open beta runs during specific weekends (past dates were Aug 9-10 and Aug 14-17, 2025).
- To preload the beta, visit the Battlefield 6 Open Beta page, select your platform, and download the beta client.
- Early Access Ways
- Earn an early access code by linking your EA and Twitch account, then watch select Twitch streams that are drop-enabled for Battlefield 6. Codes are sent after watching.
- EA Play Pro subscription holders may get early access without a code.
- General Tips
- Keep an eye on official Battlefield and EA channels for announcements on new playtests or beta periods.
- Linking your EA account with your preferred platform early can help you participate in betas and playtests as soon as they become available.
In summary, to get into Battlefield, you either sign up for playtesting via Battlefield Labs and wait for an invitation, or participate in the open beta by linking your EA account to your platform and downloading the beta client during beta periods. Early access can be gained through Twitch drops or EA Play Pro subscription. All these methods do not require a full purchase of the game upfront during beta phases.
