Battlefield 6 Beta’s Second Weekend: New Playlists and a Custom Search Feature Missing a Key Element

The second and final weekend of the Battlefield 6 beta — you know, that game everyone’s talking about — has kicked off again. It’s like that last call at your favorite bar, but with more explosions and less regret (maybe). Anyway, this round promises new stuff — because why not? Yeah, we’re getting a new map and modes, which is cool, but DICE also sneaked in a few surprises. They always do, don’t they?

So, here’s the thing. Some of these updates are kind of what you’d expect, like an old sitcom doing a predictable plot twist. But then, there are those bits that make you go, “Oh, so that’s where their head’s at.” Why I even care, I’m not sure. Maybe I just like surprises.

Now, let’s talk about that Empire State map (fancy, right?) and how it comes with Rush and Squad Deathmatch modes. The game options have blown up like my email on a Monday morning. And because variety is the spice of life—or so I hear—the Battlefield 6 beta’s homepage is rotating playlists with different maps and modes. But don’t expect the whole buffet every day. No idea what the rhyme or reason is, honestly.

The real kicker, though, is this Custom Search thing. It’s not your grandpa’s server browser. Nope. Think of it more like a picky eater’s menu. You choose what you want, like a control freak’s dream… but hold up. It’s not foolproof. Takes too long to find what you want? Bam, you’re stuck with some random combo meal you didn’t ask for. Great.

Oh, and something weird? It only works with Open Weapon modes. Yeah, Closed Weapon modes are off the table. Why? Beats me.

Check out the schedule for playlist rotations if you’re the plan-ahead type. Though, honestly, it’s a mishmash of what you’d expect and some things that’ll make you scratch your head.

Battlefield 6 beta Weekend Two playlists

Day One – Thursday, August 14

• Conquest.
• Rush.
• Attack & Defend (Breakthrough, Rush).
• Close Quarters – Small maps, big chaos (Domination, King of the Hill).
• Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough).

Day Two – Friday, August 15

• Conquest.
• Squad Deathmatch.
• Close Quarters – Compact chaos (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch).
• All-Out Warfare; giant maps, epic feels (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush).
• Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough).

Days Three & Four – Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17

• Conquest.
• Close Quarters – More tight map fun (Domination, King of the Hill, Squad Deathmatch).
• All-Out Warfare; massive map mayhem (Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush).
• Closed Weapons All-Out Warfare (Conquest, Breakthrough).

There it is, in all its messy glory. Make of it what you will, or ignore it completely. Up to you. 🤷‍♂️