The much anticipated public beta of EA and DICE’s Battlefield 4 is now online.

Right now, the beta will never be open to everyone. To receive access you’ve got meet considered one of three criteria: you obtain the Battlefield 4 Deluxe Digital Edition, you’re a Battlefield Premium member, otherwise you are a registered owner of the Medal of Honor: Warfighter Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition.

In case you don’t meet those requirements, you will not have long to attend. In this coming Thursday, October 4, the beta may be opened to all PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PC players. For additional information, visit the Battlefield 4 beta FAQ.

The beta will feature the Siege of Shanghai map and the Conquest and Domination modes. It’ll also showcase the game’s dynamically changing environments and “Battlepacks” (random packs of camos and dog tags you earn from multiplayer).

Like many cross-gen games popping out q4, one could upgrade your PS3 or 360 version of Battlefield 4 for $9.99.

Our Take:
It would be interesting to look if Battlefield 4 could make a dent available in the market dominance of Call of Duty this autumn. This beta must be revealing; let’s hope it lives as much as the hype.