Leaks Excite Battlefield Fans; EA Yet to Respond

Despite requiring players to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the game has leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing the activities of players engaged in the closed playtesting phase.

As we previously reported when these leaks emerged, the footage appears to validate the "modern" setting that Vince Zampella had teased earlier, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, as well as glimpses of the game's destructible environments and some new mechanics, such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety.

What's most surprising, however, is that EA seems to be taking a relatively relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to protect early footage, which can often show incomplete animations, unfinished user interfaces, and subpar graphics. Yet, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by posting videos and screenshots, EA has not moved to issue takedowns.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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This leniency might be because, unlike the tepid reception of Battlefield 2042, the community's response to these leaks has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans seem quite pleased with the early glimpses of the game.

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…" commented 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," noted someone else.

5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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EA anticipates launching its next Battlefield game in the fiscal year 2026, which means we can expect to see it released between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our first official unveiling just last month, we now know that the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a move that has been warmly received by fans disappointed by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.