Battlefield Mobile, the newest addition to theBattlefieldfranchise, has begun open beta testing in multiple regions. This is the first open beta forBattlefield Mobile, but there has been closed beta testing before this.
Electronic Arts first confirmed thatBattlefield Mobilein April 2021, with a release date set for 2022. However, this open beta session is not a worldwide rollout. This is the first foray into the mobile market for theBattlefieldfranchise, and it has been confirmed thatBattlefield Mobilewill not be a mobile port, but instead an entirely new game created specifically for play on mobile devices and tablets.
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As of right now open beta testing is live in select regions only. The current live regions are the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. According to the FAQ on the Battlefield website, though, new regions will be eligible for open beta participation as time goes on. Pre-registration is also available for some regions on the Google Play Store page forBattlefield Mobile. These open beta tests follow previousBattlefield Mobiletesting sessions in Fall of 2021, which also opened first in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Electronics Arts breaking into the mobile game market withBattlefield Mobileis no surprise, especially considering thatCall of DutyMobilehas been quite successful, and theCall of Dutyfranchise is generally considered to be the biggest rival for theBattlefieldfranchise. Releasing open beta tests in Southeast Asian countries first is an interesting move, but it makes a lot of sense—mobile gaming is incredibly popular in that region, so this is a prime demographic forBattlefield Mobileto engage with.
WhileBattlefield 2024has not been nearly as popular with fans as earlier entries in the series,Battlefield Mobilecould be a good way for the franchise to regain goodwill with the playerbase.LeakedBattlefield Mobilegameplay footageconfirmed that the classic map Grand Bazaar will be returning, and that the game will have the traditionalBattlefieldclass and loadout system. Sticking to the basics could get fans of the franchise to get on board with this new entry.
Of course, there are going to be some players that prefer to stick to console or PC for theirBattlefieldexperience. Overall though, this game has a lot of potential to engage new and old players, as well as tapping into the significant Southeast Asian mobile market.
