Battlefield 6 is Getting an Open Beta With Two Styles of Class and Weapon Customisation Options

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EA has revealed that their upcoming “Battlefield” game, speculated to be named “Battlefield 6“, will feature an open beta. Through a popular social media site, the company has additionally disclosed that this open beta will offer players the option to select between two distinct playstyles: one adhering to the traditional “Battlefield” format where weapons are tied to specific classes, or another style featuring more flexibility, allowing any class to utilize any weapon, although each class is encouraged to stick with its signature weapon types.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m eagerly waiting for more information from the company about the upcoming Battlefield open beta. Unfortunately, they haven’t shared much detail yet – no word on when it will start or what exactly we’ll get to experience. Given the epic battles I’ve been part of in previous games, I’m expecting at least a couple of maps to be included. These maps are likely to showcase the two iconic game modes that Battlefield is famous for: Conquest and Rush. Here’s hoping we get more news soon!

In May, during the ongoing playtests within Battlefield Labs, it was revealed that future classes would be unarmed, with no weapon restrictions. This announcement highlighted how customization would become a key element of the game’s classes. Consequently, if a player chooses the Medic class, they might opt to remain in the background, providing support through a sniper rifle instead of engaging directly in combat.

In addition to this, the game provides additional perks to players based on their chosen character class when they use particular weapon types. For instance, a Recon character armed with a sniper rifle gains extra advantages, such as the ability to steady their aim for precise long-range shots, compared to a Medic wielding the same weapon.

When this announcement was made, the general reaction was quite unfavorable, with one of the most popular comments at the time referring to it as the first major disappointment for the new Battlefield game. Commentators pointed out that due to limitations on weapon choices, players were encouraged to play their roles in a way that aligns with the squad’s expectations. For instance, Medic players would need to stay near the frontlines to heal and support their teammates.

Developers DICE, Ripple Effect, and Criterion appear to be encouraging players to choose appropriate equipment, not by limiting options, but rather by creating a system that subtly rewards the use of certain gear, without strictly forbidding other selections.

Recently, there have been rumors circulating about the upcoming Battlefield game being named Battlefield 6. These whispers originated from an image shared by content creator Doom49, who claimed to have received a package from EA. The image suggested that the package contained the Battlefield 6 logo. Unfortunately, the post was removed shortly after, but savvy social media users managed to take screenshots before it disappeared.

If EA is actually dispatching care packages to influencers and content creators, it’s a strong sign that they might soon reveal the upcoming Battlefield game officially. So far, no formal announcements have been made, but we could potentially see the first authentic trailer along with the game’s official title at Gamescom in August. This timing aligns with previous hints suggesting that the unveiling would happen before the end of Summer.

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2025-07-22 17:41