I think it’s pretty safe to say that the first weekend of the Battlefield 6 beta was a roaring success. Pleased fans – series veterans and new players alike – busy servers and plenty of destruction, it looks like Battlefield may actually be back. In our impressions piece of weekend 1, we were impressed by what we played.
The GSC community also held a Community Game Night if you’d like to see some of our gameplay:
With the second weekend of the beta about to kick off, EA have confirmed the changes that players can expect including playlists, custom search options and more.
Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 beta begins today, August 14 at 8:00 UTC (1AM PT) and closes August 17 at 8:00 UTC (1AM PT), here’s what you can expect.
Custom search
The custom search feature will allow players “to choose your favorite combinations of maps and modes. For example, if you want to play Conquest on Siege of Cairo, then matchmaking will prioritize putting you in a match with this combo, if available.†EA have caveated that this is not a server browser which will not be tested during beta weekend 2.
Weekend 2 playlists
Across the open beta weekend 2, here are a list of the playlists from Thursday – Sunday:
Day 1, Thursday 14th
- Conquest
- Rush
- Attack & Defend (Breakthrough, Rush)
- Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill)
- Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)
Day 2, Friday 15th
- Conquest
- Squad Deathmatch
- Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch)
- All-Out Warfare; Epic battles across expansive maps (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)
- Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)
Day 3-4, Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th
- Conquest
- Close Quarters; Fast-paced playlist on smaller maps (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch).
- All-Out Warfare; Epic battles across expansive maps (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)
- Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)
Rotating through playlists daily is specific for the Open Beta while we’re still able to test and gather feedback, and is not planned for launch.
Other changes
Training Grounds will return for weekend 2, offering a firing range and introductions to Battlefield 6 modes Breakthrough and Conquest.
Initiation Mode will also be available for players ranked level 15 and below, enabling them to take on AI players. The mode is designed as a way for new players to onboard themselves to the gameplay and physics of Battlefield before taking on full PvP lobbies. Initiation Mode will alternate between Conquest and Breakthrough modes.
That’s everything to look forward to in the Battlefield 6 beta, weekend 2. More information about the game can be found on the BF6 website.
Did you play the first weekend of the Battlefield 6 beta? If so what were your impressions? Let us know in the comments below and stick with GSC for more Battlefield 6 news until release on October 10 2025.
