Battlefield 1 Beta Now Open to All

Steven Bogos

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Battlefield 1 Beta Now Open to All

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You can now try out Battlefield 1 for free from now until September 8.

If you are interested in DICE's upcoming World War 1-based Battlefield 1, you've now got a chance to test it out for free. The game's beta [https://out.reddit.com/t3_50g8mx?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origin.com%2Fen-au%2Fstore%2Ffree-games%2Fdemos-betas&token=AQAA6NDHV-cQlzk-Zdg-m2v0TMNDDtE4057ngZuQjzqCpzXv6u9P], which was previously only open to EA Access members, is now open for everyone from now until September 8.

The beta is open for all three platforms: PC, PS4 and Xbox One. To get started, simply head over to the game's Origin page. [https://out.reddit.com/t3_50g8mx?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origin.com%2Fen-au%2Fstore%2Ffree-games%2Fdemos-betas&token=AQAA6NDHV-cQlzk-Zdg-m2v0TMNDDtE4057ngZuQjzqCpzXv6u9P] Included in the beta is the Sinai Desert map, and a limited selection of class unlocks and vehicles. You can play the map in both the standard Conquest mode, as well as the infantry-focused rush mode.

"From infantry skirmishes in the narrow streets of the village of Bir el Mazar to dogfights above the majestic cliffs, you'll need to make tactical use of the dunes as you engage in explosive battles. When all hope is lost, reinforcements will arrive in the shape of a powerful Behemoth: a deadly Armored Train charging through the desert sands."

If previous Battlefield betas are anything to go by, this "beta" will not be much more than a glorified demo. Considering that the game launches in just over a month, on October 21, don't expect too much to change from now until then.

Source: Origin [https://www.origin.com/en-jp/store/free-games/demos-betas]

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Zhukov

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Actually, having played it a fair bit I'd say this is a "real" beta.

Bugs galore, some of them nigh-on game breaking.

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if this results in a delay to the release. Surely they don't want another BF4 launch.
 

Cowabungaa

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Now if only the Origin servers didn't crash as hard as the Hindenburg I could actually try this out.
 

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Zhukov said:
Actually, having played it a fair bit I'd say this is a "real" beta.

Bugs galore, some of them nigh-on game breaking.

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if this results in a delay to the release. Surely they don't want another BF4 launch.
Like what?

The only really bad things were happening to me in the first hour or so of playing, after that the game was really smooth. Are you on PC?
 

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Bob_McMillan said:
Zhukov said:
Actually, having played it a fair bit I'd say this is a "real" beta.

Bugs galore, some of them nigh-on game breaking.

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if this results in a delay to the release. Surely they don't want another BF4 launch.
Like what?

The only really bad things were happening to me in the first hour or so of playing, after that the game was really smooth. Are you on PC?
The pause button really pauses everything for around 30 seconds, cant do shit but look at everyone running around while you wait for your input to go through.
 

Bob_McMillan

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josemlopes said:
Bob_McMillan said:
Zhukov said:
Actually, having played it a fair bit I'd say this is a "real" beta.

Bugs galore, some of them nigh-on game breaking.

Honestly wouldn't be surprised if this results in a delay to the release. Surely they don't want another BF4 launch.
Like what?

The only really bad things were happening to me in the first hour or so of playing, after that the game was really smooth. Are you on PC?
The pause button really pauses everything for around 30 seconds, cant do shit but look at everyone running around while you wait for your input to go through.
Oh, I did get that a few times. Generally the pause menu is very slow and unresponsive.
 

Elijin

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The pause menu issues mentioned. Had issues with transition between games doing a similar thing, creating an undefined hang that just seems to be a 'wait it out' sort of deal. There are issues with kits leveling up. Debate rages whether the class xp is not being applied properly post match, or if the xp brackets are simply wildly excessive as the UI gives no indicator of your progress. Then once you do it hit the level, the gear is still locked out as the game doesn't recognise the required kit level.

People also talked of spawning with no weapons, but I haven't personally had that one.
 
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Elijin said:
People also talked of spawning with no weapons, but I haven't personally had that one.
That's not a bug, it's the Eastern Front DLC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDXPNtaD6ZY&feature=related%22]YouTube

I know that's a historical myth, I just make cheap references instead of jokes