Battlefield 6 open beta weekend 2 update

Weekend 2 begins with matchmaking glitches and PC feature gaps while Steam logs a crowd surge.

Battlefield 6 open beta weekend 2 launches with issues and surpasses 300k Steam players

Battlefield 6's open beta weekend 2 kicked off with problems on certain playlists, as players reported ongoing matchmaking issues. The developer said it is actively investigating and working toward a fix, advising players to update to the latest client or use the Repair option in the EA App. DLSS and DLAA on PC are temporarily unavailable as the team works to resolve the problem.

On Steam, the beta drew strong interest, peaking at more than 300,000 concurrent players as the weekend began. For the second weekend, the update adds a new map called Empire State and a matchmaking feature named Custom Search. The full game is scheduled for release on October 10 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the beta running through August 17.

Battlefield 6's open beta shows the tightrope walk of live service games between rapid content delivery and stable performance. The issues test how quickly a studio can respond to problems in real time, while the new Empire State map and Custom Search hint at ongoing experimentation to improve matchmaking.

The strong Steam turnout signals real player interest, but the true test will be how quickly fixes land and whether the launch experience holds up after release. If the patch cadence keeps pace with new content, Battlefield 6 could convert beta demand into lasting engagement; if not, early impressions may linger.

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Fans will be watching closely as patches roll out and new content lands.