Battlefield Fans Are Digging the Leaks, and EA Hasn't Taken Them Down Yet

Despite efforts by EA to keep details of their upcoming untitled Battlefield game under wraps with NDAs, the game has leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, revealing what players involved in the closed playtesting have experienced.

As we previously reported when these leaks first appeared, the footage confirms the "modern" setting previously teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the franchise. A quick browse through the Battlefield subreddit reveals numerous firefights, showcasing the game's destructible environments and introducing new mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates out of harm's way.

Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, publishers are quick to remove leaked early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite players breaching confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedowns.

This leniency might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks have received, in contrast to Battlefield 2042's lukewarm reception. Fans appear to be pretty pleased with what they've seen so far.

One player expressed cautious optimism, stating, "I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" Another added, "The animations of the weapons moving around while running / doing anything look better than 2042 to me."

Enthusiasm was evident in comments like, "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!" and "I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha."

EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, which means a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following our first official unveiling just last month, it's confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was missed in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.