Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the information leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing what participants in the game's closed playtesting have been experiencing.
As we previously reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, glimpses of the game's destructible environments, and several new 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 relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to clamp down on leaked early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite players breaching confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedowns.
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 pretty pleased with what they've seen so far.
"I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" said one player, while another added: "The animations of the weapons moving around while running / doing anything look better than 2042 to me."
"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!" exclaimed another happy player.
"I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha," opined someone else.
EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, which means we can anticipate a release sometime between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our 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.
