The Battlefield 5 open beta launches later this week FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. While some players will be able to start testing out the Battlefield 5 beta later today, not all will have access on PS4 and Xbox One. That’s because this week’s beta has been scheduled differently for those who have EA Access, Origins on PC, or who have pre-ordered. The early access Battlefield 5 beta is kicking off today on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The September 4 start time has been set for around 9am in the UK, or 1am if you’re based in the United States. “Similar to what we’ve been doing in the two Closed Alphas, the Battlefield V Open Beta lets us test Battlefield V running in a live environment with a high player count,” a message from DICE explains. “We’re testing technical aspects like server stability, latency levels, and matchmaking as well as gameplay – weapon balancing, progression, and other ingredients that we want to optimise to make the game as fun as possible. It’s also an opportunity to collect feedback from participating players.” WHEN DOES THE OPEN BETA START? The Battlefield 5 open beta begins a little later this week, on Thursday, September 6. The early access to the BF5 beta is going live today It’s scheduled to start at the same time, around 9am in the morning, and will continue until 3pm on September 11. That’s a lot of time to test things out, with EA And Dice already confirming that there will be plenty of content available. When it comes to playable maps and modes, Dice says there will be a choice of the Rotterdam and Arctic Fjord maps. There will also be two playable modes, that of Conquest and Grand Operations (Day 1 and 2). Fans will also be able to earn the Tides of War Dog Tag during the Open Beta, which will be available through the assignment menu. Here’s more on some of the weapons and vehicles that will be part of this week’s beta action: “Five iconic WW2 tanks and seven aircraft will be at your disposal in the Battlefield V Open Beta," Dice adds. Battlefield 5: The official reveal trailer<doc-sep>Battlefield 5: The official reveal trailer FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Battlefield 5 may have been delayed at retail, but the PS4, Xbox One and PC beta is still going ahead this week. And it's good news for pre-order customers, Origin members and EA Access subscribers, who can play the beta early. The early access Battlefield 5 beta has a September 4 release date on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Battlefield 5 fans can begin playing at 9am UK time, provided they pre-load ahead of time. EA has confirmed that Battlefield 5 pre-loading is available now, so it's worth visiting Origin, the Xbox Store and PSN to download the beta before it goes live. The Battlefield 5 open beta will be available to everybody else on September 6, and will end at 5pm BST on September 11. In terms of content, the Battlefield 5 beta will give fans a look Conquest mode and Grand Operations. There's even a five-part Tides of War event, complete with an exclusive reward. Battlefield 5 beta countdown Battlefield 5 map Battlefield 5 map "Players can jump into the up 64-player Conquest mode on the Rotterdam map, set in the embattled Holland city, or the Arctic Fjord map, set in icy Narvik, Norway," EA explains. "In Conquest, you must battle for control of key locations on a massive multiplayer map, using the new Fortifications, towable weaponry, and Squad Reinforcements system." Two days of Grand Operations will also be available in the open beta. Grand Operations is described as a "modular narrative experience inspired by historical events". Each day represents a different round of play, which is dictated by the results of the previous round. "Up to 64 players can deploy in the Airborne and Breakthrough modes on the Arctic Fjord map," EA continues. Battlefield 5 screenshots for PS4, Xbox One Wed, May 23, 2018 BATTLEFIELD V returns to WW2, complete with Grand Operations, a new live service and lots more. Play slideshow EA 1 of 13 Battlefield 5 launches on October 19, 2018<doc-sep>Fans eager to check out Battlefield V won't have to wait much longer, as EA has announced the game's open beta start date. Battlefield V's open beta is scheduled to start at the beginning of September, but those who pre-order or are members of Origin Access Premier, Origin Access Basic, or EA Access getting two whole days to play before everyone else. Battlefield V's open beta will kick off on September 4 for those who pre-order and/or are subscribers of EA's services, while everyone else will get access to it on September 6 on all platforms. The open beta will feature the new Rotterdam map for Conquest, as well as the Arctic Fjord map for both Conquest and Grand Operations. Pre-loading for the open beta starts on September 3. According to the press release, the Rotterdam map will put players in "a battle fought throughout the streets of Holland where the game's dynamic physicality and destruction will be on full display." Grand Operations makes its Battlefield V debut and is "a multiplayer experience across multiple maps and modes that takes players through a powerful narrative journey inspired by historical events," as stated in the press release. In addition to the new map and mode, a five-part Tides of War chapter--an ever-evolving journey through World War II featuring a new story every few months--will be available during the open beta, and those that complete it will receive an exclusive in-game Dog Tag when the game launches. EA DICE recently dropped a new trailer for Battlefield V ahead of Gamescom 2018. The trailer, called Devastation of Rotterdam, shows an amalgam of cutscenes and gameplay footage. Toward the end of the trailer, we get a potential tease of Battlefield V's new Battle Royale mode, which was announced during E3 2018. We expect to see more Battlefield V footage during Gamescom and hopefully learn more about this new Battle Royale mode. Nvidia also partnered with EA DICE and used Battlefield V to showcase the newly-announced RTX video cards. Those who pre-order Battlefield V will not only get early access to the open beta but will also be able to play the full game three days ahead of its release, on October 16. Origin Access Premier members on PC can play the full game on October 11, while Origin Access Basic members on PC and EA Access members on Xbox One get access to the Play First Trial on the same day. Battlefield V will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 19, 2018.<doc-sep>Battlefield V for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC is the latest entry in the long-running military shooter franchise that sees the series go back to its roots of a World War 2 setting. Like most big budget games, Battlefield V will have a beta before its official release. Dubbed as the Battlefield V open beta, it promises to give us a taste of the game's multiplayer before the newly-announced Battlefield V release date of November 20. Here's what you need to know. How to play the Battlefield V open beta early You can play the Battlefield V open beta on September 4, two days before everyone else if you pre-order the game. And if ponying up Rs. 4,499 for a physical copy or Rs.3,500 for a digital copy of Battlefield V ahead of launch seems a bit much, you can get access to it early if you're a subscriber of EA Access on Xbox One. If you're gaming on the PC, a subscription to either Origin Access or Origin Access Premier will let you play the Battlefield V open beta early. Battlefield V open beta preload date and time According to EA, the Battlefield V open beta preload date is September 3 at 1:30pm IST. Battlefield V open beta release date The Battlefield V open beta release date is September 4 if you've pre-ordered Battlefield V or are an EA Access, Origin Access, or Origin Access Premier subscriber. You can play the Battlefield V open beta for free from September 6. Battlefield V open beta download size The Battlefield V open beta download size will be 17GB according to Battlefield V Producer Jaqub Ajmal on Twitter. When does the Battlefield V open beta end? The Battlefield V open beta will end on September 12 at 2:30am IST on all platforms. Battlefield V open beta - PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold requirements The Battlefield V open beta will not need PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) for PS4 but will need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play it. Battlefield V open beta PC system requirements If the Battlefield V open beta PC minimum and recommended specifications seem familiar, it's because they're identical to 2016's Battlefield 1. So if you're able to play that game fine, you're set for the Battlefield V open beta on PC. Battlefield V open beta PC minimum system requirements OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 Processor: AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5 6600K Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB DirectX: 11.0 Compatible video card or equivalent Online connection requirements: 512kbps or faster Internet connection Battlefield V open beta PC recommended systems requirements OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later Processor: AMD FX 8350 Wraith or Intel Core i7 4790 Memory: 16GB RAM Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB DirectX: 11.1 Compatible video card or equivalent Online connection requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection Battlefield V open beta - what to expect 64-player Conquest mode: here you'll battle for control of key locations on massive multiplayer map of Rotterdam city or the icy Fjords, using the new fortifications, towable weaponry, and squad reinforcements. Grand Operations: this mode recreates historical events of World War 2 wherein each round of play represents a day in World War 2's biggest conflicts where your actions in one round affect the very next one. Tides of War preview: this mode promises new narratives in Battlefield V every few months with a focus on specific aspects of World War 2. The Battlefield V open beta Tides of War preview follows Shock Troops with the Shock Troop Chapter Event. Players who complete in it will earn an exclusive in-game dog tag in Battlefield V at launch. Are you looking forward to Battlefield V or do other games this year like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 have your fancy? Let us know via the comments. If you're a fan of video games, check out Transition, Gadgets 360's gaming podcast. You can listen to it via Apple Podcasts or RSS, or just listen to this week's episode by hitting the play button below.<doc-sep>
Battlefield V beta will be available in the first week of September to all players, a Nvidia executive revealed Monday at Gamescom 2018, during the launch of the company’s new lineup of graphics cards, GeForce RTX 20 series. On stage in Cologne, Germany, Nvidia CEO and President Jensen Huang announced that the Battlefield V open beta will kick off early access on Tuesday, September 4. Everyone else can get on the beta starting Thursday, September 6. There are two ways to get early access for the Battlefield V open beta. You can either choose to pre-order the game on PC, PS4 or Xbox One, or subscribe to one of EA’s three subscription-based services, EA Access on Xbox, and Origin Access or Origin Access Premier on PC. If you’re worried about a big download size delaying your start time, fret not. You will be able to preload the beta starting 8am UTC (1:30pm IST) on Monday, September 3, developer EA DICE said in an accompanying blog post. Battlefield V open beta will give players access to the 64-player Conquest mode on the Rotterdam map in the Netherlands or the Arctic Fjord map, set in icy terrain of Narvik, Norway. Additionally, the beta will grant access to two “days” of Grand Operations, which EA describes as a “modular narrative experience inspired by historical events”. The full version of Battlefield V is out in October. EA/Origin Access members get it first on October 11, followed by Deluxe Edition pre-orders on October 16, with the rest on October 19. If you're a fan of video games, check out Transition, Gadgets 360's gaming podcast. You can listen to it via Apple Podcasts or RSS, or just listen to this week's episode by hitting the play button below.