Summary Under 100 Words:
Battlefield lovers can now finally download and install the long-awaited Battlefield 5’s Open Beta. The open beta of the game is now available for download for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. If you are on PC, you can go to Origin and grab the free open beta. If you are using Xbox or PlayStation then go the Store of your system and get it from there. There’s a chapter called Tide of War and if you manage to complete it before the beta ends then you can get an exclusive dog tag for yourself.
The Main Story – Battlefield V Open Beta
If you have read the summary part, then by now you know that the game is available for download as an open beta. It is possible that there could be some questions regarding the beta in your mind. So here are the answers of some of the frequently asked questions.
What are the minimum specifications required to play the game?
To run the Battlefield 5’s Open Beta at low settings you’ll need the following or better hardware.
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10
- Processor (AMD): AMD FX-6350
- Processor (Intel): Core i5 6600K
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
- Graphics card (NVIDIA): Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB
- DirectX: 11.0 Compatible video card or equivalent
- Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection
- Hard-drive space: 50 GB
What are the recommended specifications to play the game?
To play the game in low settings the above-mentioned specifications may be enough but the experience may not be really good. To experience the game best, you’ll need the following specifications or better.
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later
- Processor (AMD): AMD FX 8350 Wraith
- Processor (Intel): Intel Core i7 4790 or equivalent
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
- DirectX: 11.1 Compatible video card or equivalent
- Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection
- Available Disk Space: 50 GB
When will the Battlefield 5’s Open Beta end?
An open beta is like the demo of the game. You get to play a particular part of the game for a limited time. Therefore, you can experience the game even before it’s official launch. However, the thing to note is, in general, there could be a lot of bugs. And by letting the developers know about those bugs you help them to make the game better for its release.
The Battlefield 5’s Open Beta is set to close on September 11 at 7:30 PM IST / 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST.
What Does the Battlefield 5’s Open Beta include?
- The game includes a conquest mode. The conquest mode features two full maps. The first one is the Rotterdam map, set in the embattled Holland city. The second one is the Arctic Fjord map, set in icy Narvik, Norway.The conquest mode lets 64 players squad up to battle against the other squad and to hold the key locations of the map in order to win the game. As per Battlefield’s official website, you’ll be able to use the new Fortifications, towable weaponry, and Squad Reinforcements system.
- Two ‘days’ of Grand Operations is also available to the players. This is a narrative experience inspired by the historical events of the World War II. In this mode, each day is represented by a round of the game. The action of a player impacts directly to the next round of the game.The Grand Operations is available in both Airborne and Breakthrough modes on the Arctic Fjord map, set in Norway.
- There will also be a preview of the ‘Tides of War‘ – the story based journey through World War II. Each chapter of the Tides of War is set to focus on a particular area of the WW2 history.As mentioned earlier, five chapters of Tides of War will be there in the Battlefield 5’s open beta. The players who will be able to complete all of the parts will receive an exclusive dog tag in the game at launch.
What else is interesting about the Game?
The Ray Tracing technology showcased in the game at Gamescom 2018 is an interesting aspect of the game. You can know more about the Ray Tracing Technology focused new NVIDIA RTX series from here. You can also have a look at the game trailer from here.