Leaked: Early Battlefield 6 Footage Appears Online

Exciting news has emerged for fans of the Battlefield series as early gameplay footage of EA's upcoming installment has surfaced online. The leak originated from a closed playtest known as Battlefield Labs, which was designed to allow a select group of players to test and provide feedback on early versions of the game. According to TheGamer, Twitch user anto_merguezz streamed footage during this playtest. Although no clips remain on anto_merguezz's Twitch channel, the footage was captured by others and has since spread across the internet, notably on Reddit.

The leaked footage seems to validate earlier hints from Vince Zampella about the game's setting being "modern," setting it apart from other entries in the series that ventured into historical or futuristic realms. Viewers were treated to glimpses of intense firefights and the iconic destructible environments that the franchise is known for. Early reactions from the community have been largely positive, a promising sign especially following the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 upon its release.

Just last month, EA provided the first official glimpse into what fans can expect from the next Battlefield game. Among the exciting announcements was the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was notably absent in Battlefield 2042 and has been eagerly anticipated by the player base.

EA has set its sights on launching the new Battlefield game sometime between April 2025 and March 2026, aligning with their fiscal year 2026 schedule. As the launch date approaches, it's anticipated that more official information will be released. Given the recent leak, it seems increasingly likely that EA will soon unveil more about the game, potentially titled Battlefield 6.

IGN has reached out to EA for further comment on this matter, as the gaming community eagerly awaits more details on what promises to be an exciting addition to the Battlefield series.