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Battlefield 6 Beta Preload Live as Final Twitch Drops Distribute Early-Access Codes

EA detailed its matchmaking formula, distributing final early-access codes via Twitch Drops ahead of Thursday’s beta launch.

Overview

  • The beta preload went live August 4 and SteamDB data shows PC server queues peaking at nearly 25,000 concurrent users.
  • Viewers who watch any Battlefield 6 Twitch stream for 30 minutes during early access on August 7–9 will receive a code to unlock the beta.
  • EA Play Pro subscribers and Battlefield Labs registrants before July 31 gain automatic early-access entry without needing a code.
  • Matchmaking will weigh player location, ping, server availability and a variable skill factor that changes by mode and player count.
  • The beta’s early-access window runs August 7–9, followed by open weekends on August 9–10 and August 14–17 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App).