Recent leaks have surfaced featuring early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated upcoming Battlefield game. This follows a closed playtesting session known as Battlefield Labs, where a select group of players were invited to test early versions of the game to assist developers in fine-tuning the experience. According to TheGamer, a Twitch streamer named anto_merguezz streamed the playtest, although no clips remain on their channel. However, someone managed to record the stream, and the footage has since been shared across the internet, predominantly on Reddit.
The leaked footage appears to validate earlier hints from Vince Zampella about the game's modern setting, setting it apart from other Battlefield titles that have explored historical or futuristic themes. Viewers can see glimpses of intense firefights and the game's signature destructible environments, which have garnered positive reactions from fans. This early positive feedback is particularly encouraging given the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 upon its release.
Just last month, EA unveiled some details about the new Battlefield game. One of the most exciting announcements was the return of a traditional single-player, linear campaign, which had been notably absent from the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042, much to the chagrin of many fans.
EA has set its sights on launching the next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which spans from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. With leaks already circulating, it's likely that EA will need to accelerate their plans to officially showcase Battlefield 6 (or its eventual title) to the public.
IGN has reached out to EA for a statement regarding the leaked footage.
