EA Yet to Remove Battlefield Leaks as Fans Show Enthusiasm

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the content has leaked online anyway, with dozens of videos and screenshots emerging. These leaks showcase what participants in the game's closed playtesting have been experiencing.

As previously reported when the leaks first surfaced, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, glimpses of the game's destructible environments, and several new mechanics, including the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of harm's way.

Surprisingly, EA seems to be doing very little to combat these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to act against leaked early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite players breaching confidentiality agreements by uploading videos or screenshots, EA has not yet issued any takedowns.

This relaxed stance might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks are receiving, in stark contrast to Battlefield 2042's lukewarm reception. Fans appear pretty pleased with what they've seen so far.

"I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" said one player, while 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'll see it released sometime between April 2025 and March 2026. From our first official unveiling just last month, we now know that the new Battlefield will include the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was missed by players in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.