Battlefield 6 is heading into another round of closed beta testing, and this time, EA is handing players the keys. Through Battlefield Labs, participants will get early access to a server browser, player-owned servers, and fresh maps designed to push the game’s combined-arms combat even further.
Battlefield 6 adds long-requested server browser
For years, fans have asked about the return of a proper server browser. EA now says players in the beta will finally get to try one out. The feature will arrive inside the Battlefield Portal, letting users filter through community-created experiences, join verified Conquest matches, or host their own.
The current implementation is early, and the dev team says it wants feedback on UI clarity and accessibility. Still, even in this form, the return of a browser should give Battlefield 6 more flexibility than its predecessor.
CD Projekt is expanding again, with nearly 800 developers now split between The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 as both projects scale up.
Player-owned servers give more control back to the community
Beyond browsing, players will also be able to spin up their own servers. According to EA, hosts can customize descriptions, rotations, and tags using predefined shortcodes for quick setup. The goal is to make community-led matches easier to manage while still keeping the process approachable.
Battlefield Studios describes this as an experiment: the system may change, but the test will shape how servers are supported long-term.
Battlefield 6’s new maps arrive with closed testing
The beta won’t just focus on infrastructure. Two new maps, Operation Firestorm and Mirak Valley, will debut during the sessions. Both are built for combined-arms action, with vehicles like quad bikes, tanks, and aircraft in the mix. Expect wide spaces, vertical challenges, and plenty of chaos.
A bigger roadmap leading to launch
The closed beta ties directly into EA’s “Road to Battlefield 6” campaign, which runs through the game’s launch on October 7. Between now and then, players in Battlefield 2042 can unlock a free legacy pass, including 50 rewards that carry into Battlefield 6. That includes 20 items redeemable on day one.
Movement tweaks, expanded player counts, and redesigned maps are also set to land at release, reinforcing EA’s claim that this installment will feel like a fresh start.
Battlefield has always been about scale and spectacle. With server browsers, player-owned servers, and new maps leading the charge, Battlefield 6’s beta suggests the series might finally be steering back toward its roots.
