Leaks Excite Battlefield Fans; EA Yet to Respond

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the information has leaked online, with numerous videos and screenshots surfacing that reveal what participants in the game's closed playtesting have been experiencing.

As we initially reported when the leaks appeared, the footage confirms the "modern" setting previously hinted at by Vince Zampella, setting this game apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit provides a glimpse into various firefights, showcasing the game's destructible environments and introducing new mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of danger.

What's perhaps most surprising is that EA appears to be taking a relatively relaxed stance towards these leaks.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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Most publishers are typically very protective of leaked early footage because it often includes incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, even though players are breaching confidentiality agreements by sharing videos or screenshots, EA has not yet issued any takedowns.

This might be due to the fact that, in contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042, fans seem to be quite satisfied with what they've seen so far.

Leaked M249 Gameplay
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"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 enthusiastic player.

"I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha," commented someone else.

5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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EA anticipates releasing its next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which translates to a release window 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 fans missed in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.