Leaks Excite 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 information surfaced anyway, with numerous videos and screenshots emerging. These leaks showcase what participants in the game's closed playtesting have experienced.

As previously reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage confirms 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 a variety of firefights, as well as demonstrations of the game's destructible environments and new mechanics, such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of danger.

Surprisingly, EA appears to be taking minimal action against these leaks. Typically, publishers are vigilant about removing leaked early footage due to the potential for showcasing incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite participants breaching confidentiality agreements by sharing content, EA has not yet issued any takedown notices.

This relaxed approach might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks have received, in contrast to the lukewarm response to Battlefield 2042. Fans seem enthusiastic about the glimpses they've seen of the new game.

"I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" said 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 happy player.

"I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha," opined someone else.

EA expects to launch its next Battlefield game in the fiscal year 2026, which translates to a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the first official unveiling just last month, it's confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a welcome change for fans who missed this element in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.