How to join an EA Playtest or closed beta

Overview

Ready to test what’s next? Learn how to sign up for EA Playtesting and closed betas, what invites mean, and how to share your feedback.

How to join an EA Playtest

EA Playtests have limited spaces available, so only some people are chosen to take part. If you aren’t chosen, our advisors can’t help you join with a replacement code.

To join an EA Playtest, you’ll need to:

• sign up for EA Playtesting
• keep an eye out for application emails for Playtests you’re eligible for
• if you’re invited, sign in to your Playtesting account and fill out the screener or questionnaire
• wait to see if you’re selected.

To qualify for EA Playtesting, you may need to meet specific criteria based on the game or platform. Your eligibility is only confirmed if you receive a follow-up email with instructions on what to do next, including when and how to join.

Getting a signup email doesn’t guarantee a spot. It just means you’ve been invited to apply.  If you receive an invitation, make sure to apply with the same email address the invitation was sent to.

If you see a message that you’re in line when trying to sign up, sign-ups are temporarily full. You can wait or try again later. 

What is EA Playtesting?

EA Playtests are an opportunity to try out and give feedback on games—sometimes before they’re released. Learn more about some of the most common Playtests on EA.com. 

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How to join a closed beta

Closed betas have limited spaces available, so only some people are chosen to take part. If you aren’t chosen, our advisors can’t help you join with a replacement code. 

First, check if you’ve opted in to emails from EA.

• Go to the Communication Preferences page of your EA Account.

If you don’t have an EA Account, you’ll need to create one.

• At the top of the page, you’ll see the Email me about EA’s products, news, events, and promotions option. Toggle this option ON. 

For most closed betas, you need to sign up for EA Playtesting and opt-in to email communication from EA for the opportunity to be selected. Once you’ve made an account and logged in, you’ll be able to sign up for active beta tests.

What’s beta testing?

Video game developers make games in a series of distinct stages, often called something like alpha, beta, and release. You might also see terms like “limited regional launches” and “playtests” depending on the game.In the beta stage of game development, the game is functional and playable with most of the content, features, and game modes. The beta version might include one or two playable characters, a demo mission, and some online multiplayer experiences. Developers use betas to collect player feedback, fix bugs, and improve connectivity before a game is officially released. There are two types of beta tests.

• Closed betas: a restricted beta test you have to be selected to join.
• Open betas: a beta test anyone can join.

What’s a Playtest or beta code?

If you’re selected to take part in a closed beta or Playtest, you’ll get an email with the code. It’s a string of letters and numbers that acts as your key to accessing most closed beta or Playtest. Learn more about redeeming a code for your platform.

How do I share feedback about my Playtest or beta experience?

Player feedback helps make sure our games are the best they can be. During and after taking part in a beta or Playtest, you’ll have the opportunity to tell us what you enjoyed about the game and what you think could be improved.Sometimes, the forums where you give feedback about a closed beta will close down once the beta ends. If you want to give more feedback after Playtesting, continue the conversation with other players on EA Forums.

Link your EA Account to avoid issues

To avoid issues joining a Playtest or beta, make sure your EA Account is linked to the console or platform you selected during sign-up.If your EA Account and console aren’t properly linked, you may experience issues accessing the Playtest or beta.