Leaks Excite Battlefield Fans as EA Stays Silent

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the information leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing what players participating in the game's closed playtesting have been up to.

As we reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage seems to confirm the "modern" setting previously teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other Battlefield titles. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, as well as a glimpse into the game's destructible environments and a variety of new mechanics, including the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of harm's way.

Perhaps the most surprising aspect is that EA appears to be doing very little to combat these leaks.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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Most publishers are extremely protective of leaked early footage because pre-release gameplay can feature incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and less-than-stellar graphics. However, despite players breaking confidentiality agreements by uploading videos or screenshots, EA has yet to issue takedowns.

This relaxed approach might be due to the fact that, unlike Battlefield 2042's lukewarm reception, fans seem pretty pleased with what they've seen so far.

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…" 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.

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 the new Battlefield will include the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, which has been welcome news to players disappointed by its exclusion in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.