How to find and preload Battlefield 6 Open Beta on Steam

Battlefield 6 Open Beta preload is now live on all platforms, but for those on Steam wondering how to find the Battlefield 6 Open Beta preload, we've got you covered. Upon searching for the Open Beta directly on Steam, you might see the game's preorder option, but you won't be able to access the Open Beta, which begins on August 9.

Note that early access for the Open Beta begins on August 7. If you've participated in Battlefield Labs or received a Twitch drop, you have early access to the Beta.

Finding the Open Beta and downloading it might be a little tricky. This article provides everything you need to know about how to find the Open Beta on Steam.

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How to find and install Battlefield 6 Open Beta preload on Steam: step-by-step guide

If you can't find the Battlefield 6 Open Beta on Steam and you do have early access, there is a high probability that your EA account isn't linked to your Steam account.

First, open EA's My Account from any browser or the EA app. Check whether the EA account is linked to your Steam account. If not, that is the first step.

Click on this link, and you will see the Select Platform option. You can also find the same page by searching for Battlefield 6 Open Beta. Click on Select Platform, and choose Steam.

Battlefield 6 Open Beta preload is live right now (Image via EA)

You will see the Continue to Steam Store option. Click on that, and you will be directed to Steam's store page for Battlefield 6 Open Beta. There, you will find the "Join Playtest" option. Click on it to add Battlefield 6 to your Steam Library.

As of writing, the preload for Battlefield 6 Open Beta is live, and the preload size is approximately 39 GB. However, this can vary for each account. The installation procedure is pretty straightforward. The Open Beta early access begins on August 7 at 1 am PDT or your respective region's time.

Those without early access can still get it by watching a Twitch stream on August 7. If you watch a Battlefield 6 stream for 30 minutes, you might get a Twitch drop and play the game early. If you miss that as well, the Open Beta will be available for everyone on August 9.

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That covers everything you need to know about the Battlefield 6 Open Beta preload on Steam. Check out our other news and guides related to Battlefield 6:

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