"Battlefield Leaks Gain Fan Support; EA Yet to Respond"

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to keep details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps, the game has leaked online anyway. The internet is now buzzing with dozens of videos and screenshots that reveal what participants in the closed playtesting have been experiencing.

As we previously reported when these leaks surfaced, the footage seems to confirm the "modern" setting teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from its predecessors. A quick glance at the Battlefield subreddit showcases a variety of firefights, as well as glimpses of the game's signature destructible environments and a range of new mechanics. These include the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of harm's way.

Surprisingly, EA appears to be doing little to combat these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to issue takedowns of leaked early footage due to the presence of incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and less-than-stellar graphics. However, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not taken any visible action.

This relaxed approach might be influenced by the positive reception to the leaks, in stark contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042. Fans seem pretty pleased with what they've seen so far, expressing optimism about the game's potential.

"I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" said one player. 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 its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, which means we can anticipate a release sometime between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our first official unveiling just last month, it's now confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a welcome addition for those disappointed by its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.