Despite all the controversy are you curious to know how Battlefield V plays? Are you on the fence with this game and seek to play the first-person shooter before dropping cash this November? Well, you can learn how and when to pre-load EA and DICE’s BFV across PC, PS4, and Xbox One right here.

It’s safe to say that the reveal trailer, Patrick Söderlund’s statements, and how the devs are promoting and handling Battlefield V have been very off-putting to many. If you happen to be the type that couldn’t care less about the aforesaid and seek to play the title to see if gameplay determines whether the now November game is worth picking up or not, you now have a chance to test Battlefield V early via the open beta.

How Big Is The Open Beta?

Firstly, the open beta is estimated to run in size between 10GB through 20GB for PC, and home consoles — that is according to different EA DICE developers.

How Do I Play The Open Beta Early?

You can play Battlefield V‘s open beta on September 4th if you pre-order the game. You can also gain early access to the open beta by being a subscriber of EA Access. If you prefer PC, you will need an Origin Access or Origin Access Premier subscription to play on the 4th.

How Do I Play The Open Beta Without A Subscription Or Pre-ordering?

If you want to play the open beta but you don’t want to subscribe to any services or pre-order the game, you can wait for it to open on September 6th. Additionally, you will need to go to the PS Store (PS4) and search for the open beta, and to the Microsoft Store (Xbox One) and search for the open beta. PC players need to visit the given link, click on “Add Game to Library,” and then download the open beta.

Can I Pre-Load The Open Beta?

Yes, you can pre-load the open beta of Battlefield V. The open beta pre-load is slated to go live on September 3rd at 1:30 P.M. IST. The open beta is also said to end on September 12th at 2:30 A.M. IST across all platforms — you can go to timebie.com to convert listed times to your time.

I Game On Console, Do I Need PS Plus Or Xbox Live Gold?

If you are on PS4, you don’t need PS Plus to play the open beta. As for Xbox One players, you will need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play the open beta.

I Game On PC, What Are The Minimum and Recommended Specs?

Minimum Specs:

• OS: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10
• Processor: AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5 6600K
• Memory: 8GB RAM
• Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB
• DirectX: 11.0 Compatible video card or equivalent
• Connection requirements: 512kbps or faster Internet connection

Recommended Specs:

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later
• Processor: AMD FX 8350 Wraith or Intel Core i7 4790
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
• DirectX: 11.1 Compatible video card or equivalent
• Connection requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

How Does The Game Look And What Does It Play Like?

I think YouTuber Ravic has you covered:

We’ll see what EA and DICE have in store for gamers when the early September beta rolls around on the 4th and 6th and when the game’s official launch hits the gaming scene on November 20th, 2018.