Battlefield Labs Lets Players Test Upcoming Games Before Release

Battlefield Labs: Shaping the Future of Battlefield Through Community Collaboration

Battlefield Studios, in partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), has launched Battlefield Labs, a revolutionary player feedback platform designed to directly involve the community in shaping the future of the Battlefield franchise. Announced on February 3, 2025, this initiative marks a significant step towards collaborative game development.

A New Era of Player Influence

The upcoming Battlefield game is entering a crucial development phase, and Battlefield Studios recognizes the invaluable contribution of player feedback. Selected players from European and North American servers will be invited to participate in the initial phase of Battlefield Labs, providing hands-on testing of new features and mechanics. While an exact release date remains unannounced, interested individuals can register their interest via [link removed - replace with actual link if available].

Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization, emphasized the importance of this pre-alpha testing phase: "This game has immense potential. Battlefield Labs empowers our teams to fully realize that potential by incorporating direct player feedback."

While participation is initially limited, Battlefield Studios assures the wider community will receive regular updates throughout the testing process. Future Battlefield titles are also slated to benefit from this community collaboration model.

The Battlefield Studios team comprises DICE (creators of the Battlefield franchise), Ripple Effect, Motive (developers of Star Wars Squadrons and Dead Space), and Criterion (renowned for racing games and contributions to various Battlefield titles).

Testing Core Gameplay Elements

Battlefield Labs will focus on testing key aspects of the upcoming game. Players will experience specific elements of the unfinished game, allowing for timely feedback integration. The testing will progress through several stages:

• Core Combat and Destruction: Initial testing will center on fundamental gameplay pillars.
• Weapons, Vehicles, and Gadgets: Balance and feedback will be gathered on these elements.
• Maps, Modes, and Squad Play: The final stage will assess the integration of all tested components.

Two established modes, Conquest and Breakthrough, will be included, providing opportunities to explore improvements.

• Conquest: Large-scale battles focused on capturing control points (flags). Teams compete with a limited number of tickets, lost upon respawn or enemy flag control.
• Breakthrough: Asymmetrical gameplay where attackers capture sectors while defenders impede their progress. A ticket system is in place, with attackers regaining tickets by securing sectors and eliminating remaining enemies.

Refinement of the class system is also a key focus. While confident in their progress, Battlefield Studios believes player feedback is crucial to achieving the optimal balance of form, function, and feel.

Battlefield Labs represents a significant commitment to community involvement, promising a more collaborative and player-driven approach to future Battlefield game development.