All articles tagged with #open beta
Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity introduces a turn-based mode in an open beta starting November 5th, drawing on lessons from Deadfire, with options to switch combat modes, improved mechanics, and ongoing updates before a full release.
Arc Raiders, a popular extraction shooter by Embark, is ending its open beta on October 19 and will officially launch on October 30, with the game attracting a large player base during the beta and set for a strong release despite competition from Bungie's Marathon, which has been delayed.
Battlefield 6's servers are expected to be ready for its October 10 launch, with the open beta helping gauge interest, and the game will feature ongoing updates and a new battle royale mode later in October.
The article promotes claiming an early access code for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta, providing redemption instructions and highlighting the game's futuristic setting and storyline involving elite military operations.,
Embark Studios has announced a public 'Server Slam' open beta for ARC Raiders, running from October 17-19 across Xbox, PC, and PS5, offering players a final chance to try the game before its official release on October 30. The beta aims to stress test servers and gather feedback, with progress not carrying over to the full game. Pre-orders are now available, and participants can unlock exclusive cosmetics.
The Battlefield 6 development team focused on optimizing the game to run well across a wide range of hardware, including minimum specs, to ensure accessibility during the open beta, with plans for further testing before the full release on October 10.
Battlefield 6's open beta achieved notable success, topping Steam charts in North America and outperforming Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation and Xbox during the week ending August 16, 2025, according to Circana's tracker.
SEGA is holding an open beta for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from August 29 to September 2, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The beta includes 12 characters, 16 tracks, and modes like Grand Prix, Time Trial, World Match, and Joker Festival. Participants can earn in-game rewards and do not need to pre-order or sign up, but Nintendo Switch players need an online membership for certain modes.
Following the second and final Open Beta for Battlefield 6, DICE announced several gameplay changes based on player feedback, including nerfs to movement speed and adjustments to weapon recoil, aiming to balance speed and skillful movement while maintaining Battlefield's grounded FPS identity. They also plan to test larger maps and team sizes in upcoming Battlefield Labs events before the game's full release on October 10.
The open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starts on October 2nd for pre-orders and Game Pass subscribers, and on October 5th for others, with additional content available for pre-orders and cross-gen access across Xbox platforms.
The Battlefield 6 open beta has received positive technical feedback from Digital Foundry, highlighting improvements over previous titles despite some glitches and room for enhancements like raytracing. The game performs well on high-end hardware, and its beta has already set new player records, with the second weekend ongoing until August 17.
The second open beta of Battlefield 6 introduces new features like the Rush mode and a new map, generating high player interest but also some controversy, especially around changes to game modes and the game's departure from traditional Battlefield identity. Despite mixed reactions, the author enjoys the game, praising its chaotic gameplay and sound design, and sees it as a promising new entry in the series.
The second weekend of Battlefield 6's Open Beta introduces a new Rush mode, but players are disappointed due to its reduced team size (12v12), map design, and weapon restrictions, leading to a perception that the mode is repetitive and unengaging. Despite overall positive reception of the game, the Rush mode's issues have sparked criticism, with hopes that developers will address these concerns before the full release.
Battlefield 6's open beta weekend 2 has launched with some matchmaking issues and technical problems, but it still attracted over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam. The developers are working on fixes, including addressing DLSS/DLAA unavailability and matchmaking bugs, with the full game scheduled for release on October 10.
The second weekend of Battlefield 6's Open Beta introduces a new Brooklyn-based map, the Rush game mode, and a Custom Search feature for better matchmaking, with servers running from August 14-17 across multiple platforms, offering more content and improved player experience before the full game launch in October.