Exciting news for fans of the Battlefield series—Early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated next installment has surfaced online following a closed playtest. According to a report by TheGamer, a Twitch user named anto_merguezz streamed content from EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest, designed to gather player feedback on early builds of the game. Although no clips remain on anto_merguezz's channel, savvy viewers captured the footage, which has since spread across the internet, particularly on Reddit.
The leaked footage offers a glimpse into the game's "modern" setting, as previously hinted by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the franchise that explored historical or futuristic themes. Viewers can see intense firefights and the signature destructible environments that Battlefield is known for. The community's initial reaction has been largely positive, a promising sign especially after the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 at its launch.
Just last month, we got our first official look at what to expect from the next Battlefield game. One of the most exciting announcements was the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was notably absent in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042, much to the chagrin of many fans.
EA has set its sights on a fiscal 2026 release for the new Battlefield game, which translates to a launch window between April 2025 and March 2026. As the release date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. Given the recent leaks, it seems increasingly likely that EA will need to unveil more about the game sooner rather than later.
IGN has reached out to EA for further comment on the situation.
