According to a datamine leak, EA might be gearing up to launch an open beta for its next major shooter, currently known as Battlefield 6. Discovered by Insider-Gaming, the leak emerged from the Battlefield Labs program, where EA has been actively testing new features for the upcoming game.
The Telegram group 1BF unearthed the phrase “Battlefield 6 Open Beta” in a recent update, though no specific details were provided.
While this revelation may not be entirely surprising, considering the common trend of open betas for multiplayer-focused games, it certainly raises anticipation. Not only will the beta give developers a chance to stress-test the game’s servers, but it will also allow players to dive into the gameplay and get an early preview ahead of the full release.
We’ve seen plenty of leaks about Battlefield 6 in recent months, including gameplay footage of its Rush Mode and snippets from the single-player campaign. EA itself has also released official clips from Battlefield Labs, giving players a glimpse into the game’s ongoing development. What we’re all waiting for now is a full reveal of the game. EA has confirmed that this will happen sometime this summer, and it’s likely the open beta details will drop alongside it.
In the meantime, EA seems to have lofty ambitions for Battlefield 6. Reports suggest that the company has set an ambitious target of 100 million players for the game, backed by a massive budget of $400 million. With such high stakes, EA is clearly hoping for a strong launch and a successful beta phase to get the ball rolling.