Battlefield 4 beta: DICE prepares you

DICE has released a new video to prepare gamers for the upcoming beta of Battlefield 4.

Battlefield 4’s executive producer, Patrick Bach speaks about the importance of player feedback and responses, and answers questions about the problems with having no next-gen beta opportunities.

DICE has announced that the open beta for Battlefield 4 will begin on 4 October for 360, PS3 and PC.

If however you have pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition of BF4 from Steam, are a Battlefield 3 Premium member, or an owner of the Medal of Honor: Warfighter Limited Edition or Deluxe Edition, you can access the beta early on 1 October 2013.

The beta features Conquest mode on the Siege of Shanghai map.

EA also announced the release date for the next-gen versions of Battlefield 4, with the Xbox One and PS4 editions arriving on 21 and 29 November 2013 respectively.

For current-gen, the game will release on 1 November 2013 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

In addition to a new multiplayer trailer, DICE also revealed that Battlefield 4 will be featuring a test range for players who are a bit hesitant with vehicles, to have a fly or drive around, before heading into a real battle and turning your whole squad into a kamikaze-package.

MyGaming recently got hands-on with Battlefield 4 at Gamescom 2013, and uncovered 5 Battlefield 4 features worth fighting for.