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Re: Retail Pre-Order Battlefield 2042 and Beta Access

@KOT-RottenDeslok  I preordered through GameStop, but I don't have any information on where to enter the code. GameStop says to log on to their website for more info, but there's no info on how to use the code, and associates have no clue, either. I will call them again, Monday. Not happy, so far.

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  • @ChugKendallI I ended up purchasing it from Best Buy. I wanted the SteelBook case. From my understanding Beta access is open to everyone. BestBuy.com does have on its website the following: "Early access to game launch". NOTE: That was only in the digital version. So, we should receive the access code, but I am guessing.   Also, Best Buy now has the disc version of the game available.

  • ChugKendall's avatar
    ChugKendall
    5 years ago

    @KOT-RottenDeslok  Yes, the beta is open to all, but the word was that preordering it got you into the beta a week early (extra play time). I tried to enter the code I received on EA's site, and through Micro$oft, and looked all over Gamestop's website, but nothing worked. Called two different Gamestops, and their associates don't have a clue, either. It's really making me irritated.

  • @ChugKendall I would really like to get beta access a week early. I may have to contact EA support directly. I completely understand your frustration. Also, I don't understand this staggered of the packages. Best Buy now has the disc version available for Windows and consoles, but it is only the basic version; I would have purchased it if it was available at the time. I will let you know if I find out anything.
  • @ChugKendall  I'm only guessing but I would assume the code isn't needed until the early access beta actually starts and if the closed alpha hasn't started yet it may be a while yet, battlefield V had it's beta 1 month before launch and then the games launch was put back a month. So they may be doing it 1 or 2 months before release again.

    I would watch out for any new info at the upcoming ea play event or on their website afterwards.

    Steam has a betas code section on a game when you right click the game in library and consoles would probably use their shops redeem codes sections but I assume they won't work until it's actually available to download and play the early access beta, then it'll probably be downloadable in the shop section.

    So i wouldn't worry too much about it until you get to the early beta date.

  • Dabrry0523's avatar
    Dabrry0523
    5 years ago
    @KOT-RottenDeslok The disc version isn’t really a disc version, since I think all Battlefields that have released within the last couple of years, mainly bf:V have been digital codes, meaning for those of us who preordered the game on either Best Buy, or GameStop, all we will get is a blank empty case, with a download code on the inside…. Though I just want to say, I am interested in the steel book version of the case as well, so I preordered this game from Best Buy as well. I will be waiting until the pre beta beta is almost here to ask anyone about that though, over at EA or the retailer.
  • ElliotLH's avatar
    ElliotLH
    Hero+
    5 years ago
    @Dabrry0523 Possibly for PC, been a decade since I've played on one so no idea, but the console disc version is an actual physical disc.
  • @Dabrry0523 Best Buy is listing options for both "Digital and Physical" versions of the game.  It includes disc versions for the following platforms: Windows, PS 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X.  Below is a link to Best Buy and the Battlefield 2042 Windows (PC) physical disc version:

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/battlefield-2042-windows/6465745.p?skuId=6465745 

    The following is list of all physical disc versions for all supported platforms from Best Buy:

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&qp=format_facet%3DFormat~Physical&st=battlefield%202042%20pc 

    Look under "specifications" and under "Software Format" is notes physical.  Best Buy also sells the digital version all supported platforms as well.  The best thing is whichever option you choose, you the free Battlefield 2042 SteelBook case!  Below is picture of the Scanavo - Battlefield 2042 steelbook:

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