Despite EA's efforts to keep details of their upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps by requiring players to sign NDAs, the game has leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing the experiences of those participating in the closed playtesting.
As previously reported when the leaks emerged, the footage corroborates the modern setting that Vince Zampella had hinted at, 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 signature destructible environments, and new gameplay mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety.
What's particularly striking is that EA appears to be taking a relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, game publishers are quick to issue takedowns for unauthorized footage, which often shows unfinished elements like animations, UI, and graphics. However, EA has not yet acted against the players who are breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing this content.
This leniency might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks have received, contrasting with the lukewarm response to Battlefield 2042. Fans seem to be pleased with the early glimpses of the game.
"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 to launch this new Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which means a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our first official unveiling just last month, it's confirmed that the game will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a move that has been warmly received by fans who missed this component in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
