You can grab the Battlefield 6 open beta on your platform of choice and get the preload going right now. I've verified the download size across PS5, Xbox, and PC, and it looks like all three platforms are coming out to around a very reasonable 35 GB download, so you shouldn't have much trouble getting those files in time for this weekend's test.

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.