Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the game has leaked online nonetheless. Dozens of videos and screenshots have emerged, showcasing what participants in the closed playtesting have experienced.
As previously reported when these leaks first appeared, the footage corroborates 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 numerous firefights, along with glimpses of the game's signature destructible environments and several new gameplay mechanics. These include the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety.
Surprisingly, EA has taken a rather lenient approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to clamp down on unauthorized early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, EA has not issued any takedowns, even though players are breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots.
This relaxed stance might be influenced by the positive feedback the leaks have garnered, in stark contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042. Fans appear to be quite pleased with the previews so far.
One player expressed cautious optimism, stating, "I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" Another remarked on the improved animations, saying, "The animations of the weapons moving around while running / doing anything look better than 2042 to me."
Enthusiasm was evident in comments like, "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!" and "I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha."
EA expects to launch its next Battlefield game in the fiscal year 2026, which spans from April 2025 to March 2026. Following the first official unveiling last month, it's confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign—a feature missed by fans in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
