Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta: How to Play & New Maps And Modes

If you're craving more intense Battlefield 6 gameplay, getting the start date and times for the Weekend 2 Beta is essential. The first beta totally smashed expectations right from the start, so let's break down what's in store for Week 2, including all the fresh Battlefield 6 new maps and modes.

The Battlefield 6 beta turned out to be a solid payoff after the wait. EA and Battlefield Studios poured serious effort into BF6, packing it with explosive action. Week one pulled in over 500,000 players, easily topping Call of Duty's all-time Steam peak for concurrent users.

But the fun isn't over. The Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta is returning stronger than ever. This guide has all the key info on Battlefield 6 beta start times and more.

Battlefield 6 Week 2 Beta Start & End Dates

The Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 beta runs from August 14 to August 17.

That means almost 100 hours of straight-up Battlefield 6 action if you're up for it. This open beta might be your final opportunity to test Battlefield 6 before its release date hits.

Battlefield Labs served as the game's alpha stage, making this August session a true beta test. With the official Battlefield 6 release date just a few months out, don't miss out on Week 2.

Hope to see you in the fight—revive me if I'm down!

Battlefield 6 Week 2 Beta Start Times

The Weekend 2 Battlefield 6 Beta kicks off at 08:00 UTC, matching Week One exactly.

I've covered the details of Battlefield 6's Week 2 beta and play schedules in another guide, complete with region-specific time zones for Battlefield 6 beta start times.

The timings line up perfectly with the first BF6 open beta, keeping things simple.

How to Play Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta

To access the Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta, you need prior Battlefield Labs participation, an EA Play Pro membership, or registration through the Battlefield 6 website.

A common question about the BF6 beta is how to join in. Plenty of folks assume you must pre-order Battlefield 6 for the open beta, but that's not required.

The quickest option is the BF6 site. Here's a step-by-step Battlefield 6 beta download guide:

• Go to the Battlefield 6 website.
• Click on ‘Download Now’ on the starting screen.
• Press ‘Select Platform’
• Choose the platform you want to play the beta on.
• It will take you to the format’s storefront.
• Purchase the free beta.
• Download the Battlefield 6 open beta on your console or computer.

All Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 New Content

Week 2 rolls out the new Empire State map and additional game modes, like Rush, enhancing Battlefield 6 gameplay.

Everything from Week 1 returns too! Maps such as Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, and modes like Breakthrough are all available. Battlefield Studios could have stopped there, but they added extra elements to mix up the Battlefield 6 new maps and modes.

Here's the lineup of new content in Week 2.