The open beta for Battlefield 1

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The beta will be available to players across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC via Origin on that date, and those who sign up as a Battlefield Insider and select their platform of choice before August 21 will be eligible to gain early access.EA and DICE also debuted a brand-new gameplay trailer for Gamescom 2016. Give it a look below.Those who participate in the open beta will be able to try out the Conquest and Rush modes on Battlefield 1's new Sinai Desert map, which supports up to 64-player battles. In addition to a controllable Armored Train and rideable horses, the map also features three new Elite Classes, including Flame Trooper, Sentry and Tank Hunter.Battlefield 1 releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 21. For more on DICE's upcoming shooter, check out IGN's Battlefield 1 hands-on multiplayer impressions from E3 2016.

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