EA clarifies Battlefield 4 beta dates

Electronic Arts has clarified when the Battlefield 4 console and PC beta will begin after releasing vague details last week.

Gamers who preorder the Battlefield 4 PC Digital Deluxe Edition, Battlefield 3 Premium members, and owners of Medal of Honor: Warfighter Limited or Digital Deluxe Edition can begin playing on October 1.

On October 4, the Battlefield 4 beta will be opened to all Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC players. All dates are subject to change, EA said.

The Battlefield 4 beta features the Siege of Shanghai map in Conquest or Domination mode. New features and elements like Levolution and Amphibious Assault will be featured in the beta.

For more on Battlefield 4's multiplayer mode and what new features it introduces to the series, check out the video below.

Battlefield 4 launches on October 29 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The PlayStation 4 version arrives on November 12, while the Xbox One iteration hits November 19.

Players can begin their progress on current-generation versions and have that experience carry over to the next-generation version for a $10 upgrade fee.