Battlefield V’s open beta begins with destruction in Rotterdam

Electronic Arts and DICE have just begun letting fans into the Battlefield V open beta test on PC and consoles. This is the publisher’s latest attempt to get feedback from players while also generating buzz for the upcoming World War II military shooter, which EA delayed to November 20 last week.

Battlefield is one of EA’s most important franchises. In 2016, Battlefield 1 was the No. 2 best-selling game of the year in the United States, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. EA is expecting big things from this sequel, and it will need to fulfill that prediction or else it may risk scaring off investors.