EA Outlines How to Play Battlefield V Early

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While Battlefield V will be released on November 20 officially, there are a few ways for people to play DICE’s upcoming shooter, a tad earlier than its retail release. In a new post on EA’s website, the publisher has outlined just how people will get to play Battlefield V early.

Play on PC? Here Are Your Options:

1) Play the Full Game First with Origin Access Premier – November 9

Want to skip the trials and barriers and get right to all-out war as soon as possible? One of the best ways to play Battlefield V early is with Origin Access Premier for PC**. Not only will you get to play the full game first, but you’ll also score all the Deluxe Edition extras like five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits and the chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments, 20 weekly Airlifts, the Firestorm Ranger Set, one additional Special Soldier Set, and immediate access to five Battlefield 1Weapons*.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

  • Full access to the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition, starting November 9
  • Early access to upcoming games such as Anthem (coming February 15, 2019)
  • An instant (and growing) library of over 125 games like EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 19, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18, and more
  • A 10% discount on all Origin digital purchases

2) Ten-Hour Play First Trial – November 9

Want to try Battlefield V for ten full hours starting on November 9? Origin Access Basic** will give you the chance. You’ll be able to access all multiplayer modes and maps available at launch plus the Prologue and Under No Flag single-player War Story. And if you decide to buy the game, you’ll save 10% and your progress carries over. Get the details about subscription by clicking here.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

  • A ten-hour trial of the Battlefield V Standard Edition, starting November 9
  • Ten-hour trials of upcoming games such as Anthem
  • An instant (and growing) library of over 125 games like Battlefield 1, Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II, and more
  • A 10% discount on all Origin digital purchases

3) Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition* and Play November 15

Don’t need to be the first boots on the ground but still want to get in early? Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe edition on Origin.com and on November 15 you’ll gear up and join the fight.

In addition to early access, you’ll get:

  • Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
  • The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
  • 20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
  • The Firestorm Ranger Set
  • Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons

Play on Xbox One? Here Are Your Options:

1. Ten-Hour Play First Trial – November 9

Try out Battlefield V for ten hours starting on November 9 with the EA Access Play First Trial**. You’ll be able to access all multiplayer modes and maps available at launch plus the Prologue and Under No Flag single-player War Stories. And if you decide to buy the game your progress carries over. You can learn more about EA Access here
Membership gives you:

  • A ten-hour trial of the Battlefield V Standard Edition, starting November 9
  • Ten-hour trials of upcoming games such as Anthem
  • An instant (and growing) library of over 50 games such as Battlefield 1, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18, and more
  • A 10% discount on all EA digital purchases on Xbox One

2. Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition and Play November 15

The Battlefield V Deluxe edition* gets you on the front lines days before launch. There’s still time to pre-order for early access and all the extras. Xbox One players can visit the store here.

In addition to early access, you’ll get:

  • Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
  • The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
  • 20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
  • The Firestorm Ranger Set
  • Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons

Play on PlayStation®4? Here Are Your Options:

1. Pre-order the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition* and Play November 15

Be among the first to enter mankind’s greatest struggle when you pre-order the Deluxe Edition. There’s still time to secure early access and all the extras. Pre-order it here.

In addition to early access, you’ll get:

  • Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
  • The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
  • 20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
  • The Firestorm Ranger Set
  • Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons

So in effect, if you pre-order Battlefield V, you’ll be able to play it five days early, which might not sit well with some people. If you’re curious what extras the different editions include out of the (digital) box, we published a guide yesterday for it.

If you’re interested what’s coming to Battlefield V post-launch, check out the roadmap which stretches up to March 2019.

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