Get ready to return to the battlefield with the Battlefield V beta. DICE has just announced the beta will start on Sept. 6 and run for a limited time, but there are ways to start playing even earlier.
What is the 'Battlefield V' Open Beta?
The Battlefield V beta is an open beta, meaning anyone can download and play starting Sept. 6 without paying a cent. However, those who have pre-ordered Battlefield V can start playing the beta on Sept. 4. DICE has yet to announce an end time for the beta, simply stating it will run "for a limited time." If you want to make the most out of your time with the beta, it will be possible to pre-load the game onto your console, so you can start playing as soon as the servers are activated. Pre-load begins on Sept. 3 at 4 a.m. EDT on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
What's new and what's being tested in the Battlefield V beta?
Conquest mode is a feature, with two different maps to play on. Conquest involves two teams of up to 32 players each battling for control of several key locations across a map. The two maps available include the Rotterdam map set in Holland and the Arctic Fjord map set in Narvik, Norway.
Additionally, two "days" of the Grand Operations mode are included in the beta. This mode is described as a "modular narrative experience," with each "day" serving as a round of play. This mode will only be playable on the Arctic Fjord map.
For single-player gamers, a five-chapter demo of the Tides of War mode is included in the beta. The goal for Tides of War is to release a new narrative every few months, featuring unique gameplay experiences. Completing the Tides of War section of the beta rewards players with an exclusive in-game dog tag once Battlefield V officially releases.
How do I sign up for the Battlefield V beta?
Don't worry, there's no signing up or applying required this time around. All you need to do is find the beta on the PSN store, Xbox Store or Origin store on PC once it is available. Download the beta and start without any other requirements.
What are the PC requirements?
We don't have the specs for the Battlefield V beta yet, but the two previous alpha tests included the following PC requirements:
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 7,Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
- Processor (AMD): AMD FX-8350
- Processor (Intel): Core i5 6600K
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050 / GTX 660 2GB
- Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB
- DirectX version: 11.0 Compatible video card or equivalent
- Internet: 512 KBPS or faster, stable Internet connection
- Free hard-drive space: 50GB
Recommended
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor (AMD): AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Processor (Intel): Intel Core i7 4790 or equivalent
- Memory: 16GB RAM 12GB RAM
- Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB
- Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB
- DirectX: 11.1 Compatible video card or equivalent
- Internet: 512 KBPS or faster, stable Internet connection
- Free hard drive space: 50GB
More specific information on the Battlefield V open beta will be released over the coming week. Check back to the official Battlefield News site for further updates.
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