Leaks Excite Battlefield Fans; EA Yet to Respond

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the information has surfaced anyway, with numerous videos and screenshots circulating, showcasing the activities of those involved in the game's closed playtesting.

As previously reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage confirms 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 a variety of firefights, along with 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 danger.

Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to protect their early gameplay footage due to the presence of incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and less-than-perfect graphics. However, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedown notices.

This might be because, unlike the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042, fans appear to be quite pleased with what they've seen so far.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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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, with another adding: "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.

Leaked M249 Gameplay
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5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, meaning we can anticipate a release between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our first official unveiling just last month, it's now confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, much to the delight of players who missed this element in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.