Exciting news for Battlefield fans: early gameplay footage from EA's highly anticipated upcoming Battlefield game has surfaced online after a closed playtest. As reported by TheGamer, Twitch streamer anto_merguezz inadvertently shared footage during EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest, which was designed to gather feedback from a select group of players. Although anto_merguezz's stream no longer hosts the clips, resourceful fans have captured and shared the footage across platforms like Reddit.
The leaked footage offers a glimpse into the game's "modern" setting, as previously hinted by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other Battlefield titles with historical or futuristic themes. Viewers can see intense firefights and the signature destructible environments that the series is known for. Initial reactions from the fanbase have been positive, a promising sign following the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 at its launch.
Just last month, we received our first official look at what to expect from the next Battlefield installment. One of the most exciting announcements was the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, which was notably absent in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042. This news has been warmly received by the community.
EA has set a target release window for their next Battlefield game in fiscal 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. Given the recent leaks, it seems likely that EA will soon need to unveil more details about Battlefield 6 (or whatever its final title will be) to keep ahead of the curve.
IGN has reached out to EA for further comment on the situation. Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about the next chapter in the Battlefield saga.
