Players may preload and play the Battlefield 2042 beta at the following times, according to DICE. The next beta will last a little over a week and will include Orbital, one of the largest maps in the franchise’s history. This will be the first opportunity for players to experience Battlefield 2042 in a public test.
Battlefield 2042 was delayed earlier this month from its initial October release date until November 2021. The beta was intended to start in September, but something unexpected happened at the last minute, causing a delay.
DICE hasn’t explained what triggered the unexpected change, but it appears that the company is just using the extra time to polish the game before its release. Regardless, gamers will soon get the opportunity to play the game and see how it compares to the other large shooters available this Christmas season.
According to EA, players may preload the beta on October 5 at 12 a.m. PST/3 a.m. EST. For those who have pre-ordered Battlefield 2042, the beta will begin on October 6 at 12 a.m. PDT/3 a.m. EDT, and the open beta will begin on October 8 at the same time.
The test will end on the same day as the debut, allowing gamers roughly four days to get their fill of the game before it goes live. DICE has only announced one map and game mode for the test so far, but it seems like it will be rather large.
DICE and EA haven’t revealed much of the game’s gameplay, so this will be the first genuine chance for players to discover what it’s made of. In August, a technical test of the game was held, although NDAs tightly guarded it. Battlefield 2042 has a lot to live up to after the public playtests of Halo Infinite and Call of Duty: Vanguard.
On November 12, a week before the game’s release, fans will be able to receive early access to Battlefield 2042. EA will allow gamers to pre-order the game for $99.99, giving them a substantial edge over those who wait until the following week to acquire the regular edition.
The game will be released between Halo Infinite and Call of Duty: Vanguard, but its massive player base, cross-play, and unpredictable weather features may be enough to persuade gamers to choose Battlefield this year.
