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Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 2 Launches with Custom Search and Empire State Map

It serves as a critical stress test for matchmaking, balance, security systems ahead of the October 10 release.

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Overview

  • Weekend 2 of Battlefield 6’s open beta is live on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, running through August 17.
  • Custom Search matchmaking lets players prioritize preferred map-mode combinations to shape server assignments.
  • The new Empire State infantry-only map and daily rotating playlists diversify playtests to inform final launch offerings.
  • SteamDB reported over 300,000 concurrent players within hours of beta start, prompting server stability assessments.
  • Developers are probing matchmaking issues, have reduced Rush mode’s MCOM timer from 45 to 30 seconds and blocked hundreds of thousands of anti-cheat bypass attempts.