Battlefield 6 open beta is over - here's when the next one begins

The Battlefield 6 open beta was a huge success, attracting hundreds of thousands of players and lots of positive feedback.

After a period of early access, the Battlefield 6 beta opened its doors to all players on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, but only for a couple of days.

Fortunately, however, the Battlefield 6 open beta is returning for a second weekend, beginning later this week.

The Battlefield 6 open beta weekend 2 will kick off on April 14 at 9am BST UK time.

The second beta weekend will run all the way until 9am BST UK time on the morning of August 18.

Weekend one featured three maps, including Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak and Iberian Offensive.

Beta weekend 2, meanwhile, introduces the Empire State map, which takes place in Brooklyn.

"Infantry-only map featuring explosive engagements spanning alleys, rooftops, and the iconic streets of Brooklyn, New York."

Then there are the new beta weekend 2 game modes, such as Rush and Squad Deathmatch.

"A team of attackers and defenders battle for control of a series of Military Communication systems (M-COMs)," reads the Rush description.

"Attackers have to plant explosives at each system and prevent defenders from diffusing them before they detonate. When all M-COMs are destroyed, the fight moves to the next sector.

"The match ends when all M-COM systems are destroyed, or the attackers run out of lives."

Fans can also unlock a variety of rewards by completing challenges. The unlockable items can be used in the main game when it launches in October.

The first challenge tasks players with capturing 42 flags in Conquest, Domination or King of the Hill. The rewards is the War Machine Vehicle Skin.

Another challenge involves getting 200 kills or assists during the beta weekend, which unlocks the Bat Company Dog Tag.

Finally, the third weekend 2 challenge tasks players with capturing ten sectors in Breakthrough or Rush. This unlocks the Dominion Weapon Package.