Battlefield 2042 invites you to the Open Beta on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S and you can start downloading today.
Battlefield 2042 The big beta is finally starting. It will not take long and the testing phase will also be an open beta, that is, open to everyone. You can start the download today so you can start playing when the portals open. However, there is also the option to start a little earlier than the rest of the game, so you’ll be able to play Battlefield 2042 beta after a few days. We collect all the information for you here.
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta starts this week, preload starts today
This is what it’s about: Battlefield 2042 is finally ready to try! This week all fans can put the much-awaited and long-awaited multiplayer shooter through its paces. Of course, there are not all the maps, modes, weapons, and specialists to play in the Open Beta, but at least we can get a good first impression.
This is the basic data: Open beta starts On the eighth of October For everyone, ie around 9 am. If you get early access to Early Access via pre-order, Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play, you can play early, October 6th, tomorrow. Pre-loading starts today, October 5th.
- October 5: Preload starts at 9 am.
- 6 October: The early access trial starts at 9 a.m.
- October 8: The open beta for all begins at 9 am.
- October 10: The end of the open beta, also at 9 am.
By the way, to be able to participate in the beta, you need PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold:
Battlefield 2042: Open beta now requires PS Plus on PS4 and PS5
How early can I play? If you want to use Early Access and play Battlefield 2042 beta tomorrow, you have different options. But they all cost more or less money. However, if you already have a subscription to Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play, you should be happy.
- Pre-order: If you want to buy the pig in a poke and pre-order Battlefield 2042, you’ll get early access to the beta. Usually, you should be able to cancel your pre-order after that without any issues.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: If you signed up for the Ultimate Game Pass, you’ll also receive EA Play, which includes prior access to the Battlefield 2042 Open Beta.
- Play EA: Anyone who has signed up for the Electronic Arts game can pre-play the BF2042 beta. Incidentally, EA Play Pro also gives you early access to the main game at launch.
Here you can actually look at the orbital map in the beta demo clip, which will also be playable in beta:
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Battlefield 2042 Trailer Shows Orbital Open Beta Map
This is in Battlefield 2042 Open Beta
The demo version offers a large map and classic conquest mode. In addition, there are four playable specialists and some unlocks that you usually have to unlock first. By the way, progress from the beta version will not be integrated into the final game.
- Die Orbital-Map For up to 128 players. For 64 people only on PS4 and Xbox One.
- Invade: There will only be one game mode in BF Beta, which is Conquest or Conquest.
- Crossplay It’s also available in beta, but only between PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. PS4 and Xbox One users can also play with each other, but not with people on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X due to smaller lobbies.
- 4 specialists: In the Battlefield 2042 open beta, we can play as professionals Casper, Boris, Falk or Mackay.
In the open beta of Battlefield 2042, an anti-cheat system must also be used, which will perform its function in the final game. Accordingly, we hope that there will not be any major problems with cheaters in the lobby with computer players. Battlefield 2042 is expected On November 19, 2021 For PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Are you looking forward to the trial version? What do you wish for, what do you fear?
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