Exciting news for fans of the Battlefield series—early gameplay footage from EA's upcoming title has surfaced online after a closed playtest. According to TheGamer, a Twitch streamer named anto_merguezz inadvertently shared footage during EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest session. Although the clips are no longer available on anto_merguezz's Twitch channel, eagle-eyed fans recorded the footage, and it's now making rounds across various online platforms, notably Reddit.
The leaked footage seems to verify the "modern" setting hinted at by Vince Zampella, setting this installment apart from previous games with historical or futuristic themes. Viewers get a glimpse of intense firefights and the iconic destructible environments that Battlefield is known for. Early reactions from the fanbase appear positive, a promising sign following the lukewarm launch of Battlefield 2042.
We've already had a taste of what's in store for the next Battlefield game, thanks to its official reveal last month. Fans were thrilled to learn that this iteration will bring back a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, addressing the disappointment caused by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
EA has slated the next Battlefield game for release within their fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. With leaks like these, it seems EA may need to unveil more details sooner rather than later to keep ahead of the curve.
IGN has reached out to EA for their comments on this matter.
