Classes, Weapons, Reinforcements, and Vehicles in the Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha
Learn about the weapons, gadgets, classes, vehicles, reinforcements, and other features planned for the Battlefield 5 closed alpha.
It won't be too long now before the inevitable release of Battlefield 5, and the crew at EA Dice are beginning to prepare for what will hopefully be a smooth launch. Part of that process includes hosting a special closed alpha test to give fans an early glimpse at the game and get a feel for all of the recent changes to the Battlefield formula. With that said, the upcoming alpha is a closed test, and only those who are specifically invited will be able to participate. Those that do will be treated to a special look at some of the distinct classes, weapons, planes, tanks, gadgets, and more that will be featured in the full game. Whether participating in the test or not, we've got the full breakdown of everything featured in the Battlefield 5 closed alpha listed below.
Classes, Weapons, and Gadgets in the Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha
Aside from jumping into matches and getting a feel for the general gameplay, the big draw of the Battlefield 5 closed alpha involves checking out some of the different classes and weapons that players can expect to use when the full game launches on October 11. Here are the classes, weapons, and gadgets players can expect to see in the Battlefield 5 closed alpha.
Class: Assault / Grenadier
Weapons: STG 44, EMP, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Frag Grenade
Gadgets: Sticky Dynamite, Panzerfaust
Class: Medic / Field Surgeon
Weapons: Gewehr 43, Submachine Gun, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Smoke Grenade
Gadgets: Syringe, Medical Crate/Pouch
Class: Pilot
Weapons: Submachine Gun, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Frag Grenade
Gadget: Flare Gun
Class: Recon / Sniper
Weapons: KAR 98, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Frag Grenade
Gadgets: Spotting Scope, Flare Gun, Spawn Beacon
Class: Support / Engineer
Weapons: Light Machinegun, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Fire Grenade
Gadgets: Ammo Pouch, AT Mine
Class: Support / Machine Gunner
Weapons: MG34 MMG, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Fire Grenade
Gadgets: Ammo Crate, Flare Gun
Class: Tanker
Weapons: Submachine Gun, Pistol
Melee Weapon: Fairbairn Sykes Knife UK or Scout Knife M1916 Ger
Throwable: Frag Grenade
Gadget: AT Mine
Reinforcements, Tanks, and Planes in the Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha
Battlefield 5 just wouldn't be a proper World War 2 title without including some of the most iconic tanks, aircraft, and armored vehicles deployed during the war. Here's the list of all the tanks, planes, and other reinforcements that will be available in the Battlefield 5 closed alpha.
Reinforcements:
Churchill Crocodile (A22 Churchill Mark VII Flamethrower)
V1 Rocket (Vergeltungswaffe / V1 Flying Bomb)
Planes:
Mk1 Aircraft (UK)
Blenheim Plane (UK)
Stuka Plane (GER)
Bf109 Plane (GER)
Tanks:
Churchill Tank (UK) (Churchill Mark IV)
Valentine Tank (UK) (Valentine Mark III)
Panzer IV Tank (UK) (PzKpfw Mark IV)
Additional / Towable:
Pak 40 Anti-Tank
Flak 38 Anti-Aircraft
Sd. Kfz. 251 Armored Transport
Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha System Requirements and Eligibility
We've gone more in-depth on this topic with our guide to the Battlefield 5 closed alpha system requirements and eligibility, but the highlights are that the closed alpha is invite-only, meaning there's no registration or sign up page anywhere — EA DICE will choose the players it wants to participate in the alpha and message them directly. Beyond that, the alpha needs a fairly robust PC to run, with bare minimum requirements calling for an i5 6600K or AMD FX 8350 processor, GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 50GB free hard drive space. Beyond this, players can find more information about the Battlefield 5 closed alpha over on the official Battlefield website.
Looking to learn more about the latest Battlefield release? Be sure to head over to Shacknews' Battlefield 5 home page, where we spell out the latest developments from this year's E3 2018 presentation, including details about the game's upcoming battle royale mode, plus an early preview of the Airborne multiplayer mode.
