Despite efforts to keep details under wraps by requiring participants in the closed playtesting of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game to sign NDAs, leaks have surfaced online. These leaks include numerous videos and screenshots, revealing what players have been experiencing during the testing phase.
As previously reported when these leaks first emerged, the footage appears to confirm the modern setting that Vince Zampella had teased earlier, setting this installment apart from other games in the series. A browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals a plethora of firefights, showcases the game's signature destructible environments, and introduces new mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety.
Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a relaxed approach to these leaks, despite the fact that they violate confidentiality agreements. Typically, publishers are quick to issue takedowns for such unauthorized content due to the potential display of incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, EA has not taken action against these leaks, possibly because the fan reaction to the leaked content has been overwhelmingly positive, in stark contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042.
Players have expressed their enthusiasm on the subreddit, with one stating, "I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" Another added, "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 anticipates launching this next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which means it could hit the market anytime between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the first official unveiling just last month, it was confirmed that the game will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a move welcomed by fans disappointed by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
