Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta: Playlist Rotation, Custom Search & Full Schedule

Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta is live with new playlists, a custom search feature, and daily rotations. Check the full schedule and updates here.

8/14/20252 min read

Battlefield 6 Weekend 2 Beta Goes Live with Playlist Rotation, Custom Search Feature – Complete Lineup

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Synopsis

DICE has detailed the playlist changes for Weekend 2, explaining the reasons behind them. This time, the All-Out Warfare playlist will feature Breakthrough, Conquest, and Rush.

By Global Desk

August 14, 2025 – 2:50 PM IST

Following the overwhelming response to the first weekend of its open beta, developer DICE has announced several updates for Battlefield 6 Open Beta Weekend 2, including:

Updated playlists

A new custom search function

Confirmation of the start time for the next test phase

The beta began at 8 am UTC (1 am PT) on August 14 and will run until August 17, offering fresh content and multiple gameplay modes ahead of the game’s October launch.

Playlist Variety for Beta Weekend 2

DICE expanded the All-Out Warfare playlist to include Breakthrough, Conquest, and Rush, rotating daily for player feedback.

> “During Week 2, we're delivering more variety and choice for how you’d like to play,” the developer said in a blog post.

Rotation Schedule

Day 1 (Thu, Aug 14)

Conquest

Rush

Attack & Defend (Breakthrough, Rush)

Close Quarters (Domination, King of the Hill)

Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)

Day 2 (Fri, Aug 15)

Conquest

Squad Deathmatch

Close Quarters (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch)

All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)

Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)

Days 3–4 (Sat–Sun, Aug 16–17)

Conquest

Close Quarters (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch)

All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush)

Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough)

DICE confirmed that daily rotations are exclusive to the beta and won’t be part of the final launch plans.

Custom Search Feature

Responding to community feedback, DICE introduced a Custom Search option for Weekend 2.

Allows players to select preferred map-mode combinations (e.g., Conquest on Siege of Cairo)

Matchmaking prioritizes selected combinations when available

Currently only for Open Weapon mode playlists during the beta

Not a full server browser

Player Interest & Performance Tweaks

Weekend 1 saw over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam

Gameplay balance adjustments include time-to-kill tweaks and infantry-only modes

Anti-cheat efforts target “hundreds of thousands” of offending accounts

Launch Plans & Pricing

Open beta times: 1 am PDT / 4 am EDT / 9 am BST (Aug 14)

Standard edition price: $69.99 USD (no $80 price point)

Release set for October 2025

Community-Driven Development

DICE says beta feedback will directly shape the launch version, ensuring fan-favorite modes and matchmaking improvements are ready for release.