Exciting news has emerged for fans of the Battlefield series, as early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated upcoming game has surfaced online. This leak follows a closed playtesting session known as Battlefield Labs, where a select group of players were given the chance to experience early versions of the game. According to TheGamer, a Twitch streamer named anto_merguezz broadcasted the gameplay, although the clips are no longer available on their channel. However, the footage was recorded by viewers and has since been shared across various platforms, including Reddit.
The leaked footage provides a glimpse into the game's setting, confirming earlier teases from Vince Zampella about a modern backdrop, setting it apart from the historical and futuristic themes of previous Battlefield titles. Viewers were treated to scenes of intense firefights and a demonstration of the game's signature destructible environments. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, a promising sign following the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042 at its launch.
Just last month, EA provided the first official unveiling of the new Battlefield game, revealing that it will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign. This has been a much-anticipated development, especially among fans who felt the absence of such a mode in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
EA has set its sights on a fiscal 2026 release for the next Battlefield game, which translates to a launch window between April 2025 and March 2026. With the game's official release on the horizon, it's expected that EA will soon ramp up its marketing efforts, providing more detailed previews and updates. However, given the recent leak, it seems increasingly challenging for EA to keep the game under wraps until then.
IGN has reached out to EA for further comments on this matter. As the excitement builds, fans eagerly await more official information and gameplay reveals from EA in the coming months.