Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the content leaked online anyway, with numerous videos and screenshots surfacing. These leaks showcase the activities of players involved in the game's closed playtesting.
As we previously reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage corroborates the "modern" setting previously teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals a plethora of firefights, glimpses of the game's signature destructible environments, and a range of new mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and dragging wounded teammates out of harm's way.
Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a lenient approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to protect early footage that might display incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. Yet, despite players violating confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not initiated any takedowns.
This relaxed stance might be influenced by the community's reaction. Unlike the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042, fans appear to be pretty pleased with what they've seen so far of the new game.
A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }"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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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in 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 move warmly received by fans who were disappointed by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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