Leaks Thrill 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 game has leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing what players participating in the game's closed playtesting have been experiencing.

As we reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting previously teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick glance at the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, 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 harm's way.

Surprisingly, EA is seemingly doing very little to combat these leaks. Most publishers are quick to act against leaked early footage due to the potential for incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and less-than-stellar graphics. However, despite players breaching confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedowns.

This might be because, unlike Battlefield 2042's lukewarm reception, fans seem pretty 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, which means we'll see it released sometime between April 2025 and March 2026. From our first official unveiling just last month, we now know that the new Battlefield will include the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, which has been welcomed by players disappointed by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.