Craving more Battlefield 6 like I am? Good news, Battlefield Labs playtesting has opened again before launch — here’s how to sign up and everything coming

As a tech enthusiast buzzing with excitement, I can’t help but express my anticipation for Battlefield 6 – the latest addition to the renowned large-scale multiplayer FPS franchise by Electronic Arts and DICE. Already making waves as one of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2025, this game is primed to become a frontrunner among the year’s biggest games.

After several hidden alpha testing periods at the Battlefield Labs, it was unveiled to the public with a thrilling multiplayer demonstration that garnered widespread acclaim from fans, journalists, and content producers. A highly anticipated Open Beta took place over two weekends in August, fueling more excitement and even surpassing Call of Duty’s player count record on Steam.

After the end of the beta testing, DICE has confirmed that more playtests for Battlefield Labs will take place before the release of Battlefield 6 on October 10. These tests will allow them to test any changes made based on player feedback from the initial beta. In keeping with this promise, the studio has now revealed what players can anticipate during these upcoming sessions and has reopened sign-ups for Battlefield Labs participation.

If you’d like to participate in Battlefield Labs playtests, sign up right here! However, if you’ve previously registered or participated in past play sessions with Battlefield Labs, there’s no need to sign up again. After you register, remember to check your email for any notifications about being selected for the playtesting.

Regarding the upcoming Battlefield Labs sessions, developers have highlighted in a recent blog post that they will primarily concentrate on testing player-hosted servers and the Battlefield Portal server browser. Their main focus will be to make it effortless for players to create their own servers using predefined shortcodes, customize descriptions, choose tags, and join these unique experiences.

In simpler terms, you can connect to player-created servers with specific rules using unique codes, or by using Battlefield 6’s server explorer. Designed for Battlefield 6’s tool called Portal, which allows creating and configuring custom, unofficial multiplayer games, the explorer helps find community servers and sort them based on game modes, maps, locations, and other factors.

The creators of DICE indicate that the current systems for community-managed servers and the server browser are still under development and improvement, with a priority on ensuring stability and core functionality at present. In other words, these features are considered as ongoing projects rather than complete ones.

Regarding the core gameplay elements, the playtests will primarily revolve around enhancing weapons, intense battles involving multiple vehicles, adjusting gadgets for balance, and more. The emphasis is on maintaining a well-balanced gameplay experience across various map scales.

In other words, as Battlefield 6’s Open Beta maps were generally smaller and focused on close-quarters combat with infantry gameplay, Battlefield Labs will offer expansive, open environments that give more significance to a variety of vehicles. This includes a remake of Operation Firestorm from Battlefield 3 and the map Mirak Valley (as illustrated in the teaser image provided).

The goal for the developer is to assess and compare the balance of gameplay on these fresh locations with earlier tested maps, in order to make necessary adjustments prior to release based on this comparison.

In summary, it appears that DICE is meticulously testing Battlefield 6’s gameplay across various map types before implementing major alterations, which I find commendable. It’s also encouraging to see them giving attention to player-owned servers and the exploration of Portal server browsing, although some players are disappointed with the current Portal-centric solution, as they are hoping for a comprehensive browser for official servers as well.

It’s important to note that the studio has made clear that elements tested in Battlefield Labs might be at different stages of development, ranging from alpha state. This means that some builds during gameplay may not be as polished or stable compared to the Open Beta. Therefore, if you join and are chosen for playtests, remember that the experience might not be as smooth as the Open Beta was.

Eagerly anticipating or not, I’d simply be thrilled to reclaim control over Battlefield 6 following my fascination with its outstanding audio-visual quality, awe-inspiring destruction systems, and the contemporary enhancement of traditional Battlefield aspects like classes and unique gadgets. As soon as I noticed registrations were open again for Battlefield Labs, I jumped at the opportunity, and so should you.

The anticipated game titled Battlefield 6 is set to drop on October 10th, and it will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam, the EA app, and Epic Games, as well as PS5. Priced at $69.99, the Standard Edition won’t break the bank, despite initial concerns that it might retail for $80. However, Electronic Arts (EA) has publicly stated they aim to steer clear of that price point in the near future.

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2025-08-29 02:10