Some new details from Electronic Arts and DICE in preparation for this year’s Gamescom conference.

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Battlefield Squads will return on Tuesday, August 16th at 12 PM Pacific for another livestream, similar to what we saw earlier this year at EA Play.

A collection of YouTube, Twitch, and other Internet celebrities will be playing Battlefield 1 for the event. And if you’re tired of seeing St. Quentin Scar gameplay, the livestream will feature one of Battlefield 1’s desert maps, and a new Behemoth – the Armored Train.

Fans have many questions about how the new Behemoth will fit into the game as it’s restricted to railways, unlike the previously-seen Airship. After the livestream, we should have a good idea, as well as what weapon emplacements it features, how many crewmembers can man it, and how its destruction impacts map geography and movement routes.

It’s also confirmed we will see horses in action, and probably quite a bit of new weaponry. Battlefield 1’s most recent weapons video features tons of new gear that might make it into the build we’re going to see at Battlefield Squads.

Is this the Battlefield 1 map we'll see at Gamescom?
Is this the Battlefield 1 map we’ll see at Gamescom?

This news also raises important questions for Battlefield 1’s upcoming open beta – at the previous Battlefield Squads event, players played a pre-alpha build of the game. The game’s closed alpha contained the same map and gear. With Battlefield 1 showing off a new map at Battlefield Squads, it could mean players will get a chance to play multiple maps (or at least a new one) during the game’s Beta, and will have a greater offering of weapons and equipment.

No official date has been set for the game’s beta – but an announcement during the livestream seems likely. I sincerely doubt it will happen prior, as Electronic Arts and DICE want all eyes on the Battlefield Squads event.

A new trailer has also been confirmed for the same week as the Battlefield Squads event, though it’s unclear if it will air during the livestream. Regardless, Battlefield promises a “trainload” of new information on Battlefield 1 as part of the Battlefield Squads event and Gamescom.

When August 16th rolls around, keep an eye on the official Battlefield website and Twitter for links to the livestream.