EA announces plans for a second open beta test for Battlefield Hardline, saying this round of testing of the crime-fighting installment in the shooter series will cover all the game's target platforms. This page offers details, though when the testing gets underway and how to ensure participation are not among them. However, they do stress that they "want you to play this beta to death." The news is accompanied by some new screenshots, and this explanation:

The second Battlefield Hardline beta will be open to all players on all platforms – PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

Bust out those new gadgets, form new strategies and showcase your skills on two different maps and modes. First, take a test drive of Hotwire, an all-new mode coming to Battlefield focused on combining all-out warfare with all-out speed. This is how you introduce yourself to the new flavor Visceral Games is bringing to Battlefield with Battlefield Hardline. Or you can go all-out in 64-player cops and criminals warfare in the oldie but goodie, Conquest.

While it's just a taste of the whole game, there won't be a cap on the max progression level so whether you’re busting criminals or fleeing the cops, unlock away. The beta is your shot to test the different classes, toy with different gadgets, and find your crew to take down your foes.