With anticipation high for Battlefield 6 following its recent trailer reveal, scammers have begun taking advantage of the hype. A new phishing scam is making the rounds on social media—especially Instagram—where fake Battlefield Labs playtest invites are being used to trick fans into handing over their Steam login details.
The scam was first brought to light by the popular fan account Battlefield Bulletin, which shared a screenshot of the fake invite on X (formerly Twitter). The post warns players not to fall for the trap, stating,
“If you’re scrolling Instagram and see this invitation, do NOT CLICK—it’s a scam to steal your Steam account.”
The fake advertisement mimics the look of an official EA announcement. It features the Battlefield 6 key art, a “Join the Playtest” button, and a Steam logo to make it seem more credible. Once clicked, the link redirects users to a phishing site designed to harvest their Steam credentials.
EA Has Not Sent Any Playtest Invites via Instagram
To be clear, EA is not conducting any Battlefield 6 playtests through Instagram or direct messages. Any legitimate playtest invites will come through EA’s official channels, such as the EA Playtesting portal or through in-game notifications via your EA account. If you didn’t sign up through EA’s official site, then you’re not being invited to a playtest.
This isn’t the first time scammers have used upcoming game playtests to target players. Similar tactics were used earlier this year for titles like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and the multiplayer shooter SAND. In each case, the goal was the same: steal your Steam account by making a phishing site look like a real login page.
If you’re excited about Battlefield 6, it’s important to stay cautious. Here are a few ways to protect yourself:
- Ignore Instagram ads or messages offering Battlefield 6 playtest access.
- Only trust official announcements from EA or DICE.
- Don’t enter your Steam login on any website that isn’t steampowered.com.
- Double-check URLs for anything that looks off.
Steam accounts are often valuable, especially if you’ve built up a large library or have games with in-game marketplaces. Losing access can mean not only financial loss but also the hassle of recovery—if recovery is possible at all.
The good news is that Battlefield 6 will have a proper open beta in the coming months, likely after its multiplayer reveal event on July 31. So if you didn’t get a legitimate invite, don’t worry—you’ll still get a chance to try the game soon. And when that beta rolls out, it’ll be promoted via EA and DICE’s verified channels, not random social media ads.
Until then, be wary of too-good-to-be-true offers and stay informed. Scammers thrive on excitement and confusion, so a little caution goes a long way.
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