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 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), leaks have surfaced online. Dozens of videos and screenshots have emerged, showcasing what participants of the game's closed playtesting have been experiencing. These leaks have given fans a glimpse into the gameplay, confirming the previously teased "modern" setting mentioned by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the franchise.

Browsing the Battlefield subreddit, you'll find an array of firefights, destructible environments, and new gameplay mechanics such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety. Surprisingly, EA has taken a relatively lenient stance on these leaks, despite the breach of confidentiality agreements.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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Typically, publishers are quick to issue takedowns for leaked early footage due to concerns about incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and less-than-perfect graphics. However, EA has not followed this pattern, even though players are sharing content that violates their NDAs.

This might be because, in contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042, the community's reaction to the leaks has been overwhelmingly positive. Players are expressing their excitement and optimism about the game's development.

Leaked M249 Gameplay
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"I am scared to say that but this game is shaping up very damn well. I hope there are no catches…" one player remarked. 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!" another player exclaimed.

"I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha," someone else opined.

5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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EA anticipates releasing the next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which translates to a launch window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the first official unveiling just last month, it's been confirmed that the new installment will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, much to the delight of fans who missed this element in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.