Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the information has still managed to surface, with numerous videos and screenshots appearing on the internet. These leaks showcase the activities of players involved in the game's closed playtesting.
As previously reported when the leaks first emerged, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting that Vince Zampella had hinted at earlier, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals a variety of firefights, glimpses of the game's destructible environments, and several new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of harm's way.
Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a relatively relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, game publishers are quick to act against leaked early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not yet taken any steps to remove the content.
This leniency might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks have received, in contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042. Fans appear to be pleased with what they've seen so far.
One player expressed cautious optimism, stating, "I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" Another player noted, "The animations of the weapons moving around while running / doing anything look better than 2042 to me."
Enthusiasm was also evident in comments like, "Dude, even in a pre-alpha state, the explosions, bullets, and projectiles whizzing by, buildings crumbling down, dust kicking up. This has so much potential!" and "I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha."
EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, which means a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the first official unveiling just last month, it's now confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was missed in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
