You can download the Battlefield 6 Open Beta in the digital stores for your preferred platform. The installation requires about 55 GB of storage space. Downloading the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is just half the battle. To participate in Early Access, you will need to earn it through Twitch Drops, or by subscribing to EA Play.

The Battlefield 6 beta preload time started on Monday August 4 @ 8am PDT / 11am / EDT / 4pm BST, which means that at the time of writing it is now available. To find it, go to the digital storefront for your platform and search for "battlefield 6 open beta", then download the beta client from the results.

EA's DICE studio has blown the lid off the multiplayer for its upcoming military shooter Battlefield 6, and players will soon get to join the fray themselves. A Battlefield 6 public beta is coming on two consecutive weekends starting Aug. 9 -- and if you're lucky enough to get in Early Access, to play starting Aug. 7 -- and here's how to join.