Leaked: Early Battlefield 6 Footage Appears Online

Exciting news for fans of the Battlefield series: early gameplay footage of EA's upcoming Battlefield game has surfaced online, following a closed playtest. As reported by TheGamer, a Twitch user named anto_merguezz streamed footage from EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest, designed to gather feedback from a select group of players to refine the game. Although the original stream is no longer available on anto_merguezz's Twitch page, resourceful fans have captured and shared the footage across various platforms, with Reddit being a primary hub for its circulation.

The leaked footage offers a glimpse into the game's "modern" setting, as previously hinted by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other Battlefield titles that have explored historical or futuristic themes. Viewers can see intense firefights and the game's signature destructible environments in action. The community's initial reaction has been positive, a promising sign especially after the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 at its launch.

Just last month, we received our first official look at what to expect from the next Battlefield installment. One of the most anticipated features is the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, which was notably absent in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042. This news has been warmly received by fans eager for a more narrative-driven experience.

EA has set its sights on a fiscal 2026 release for the new Battlefield game, which translates to a launch window between April 2025 and March 2026. As the release date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. Given the recent leak, it seems increasingly likely that EA will need to unveil more about the game sooner rather than later to keep ahead of any further leaks.

IGN has reached out to EA for comment on the leaked footage and the game's development progress.