Leaked: Early Battlefield 6 Gameplay Footage Surfaces Online

It appears that some early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated upcoming Battlefield game has leaked online, following a closed playtesting session. As reported by TheGamer, a Twitch user named anto_merguezz streamed footage from EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest. This playtest allowed a select group of players to experience early versions of the game, aiding developers in fine-tuning the experience. Although no clips of the stream remain on anto_merguezz's page, someone captured the footage and shared it across the internet, notably on Reddit.

The leaked footage seems to corroborate the "modern" setting that Vince Zampella, the head of Respawn Entertainment, hinted at previously. This setting sets it apart from other Battlefield titles that have explored historical or futuristic themes. Viewers get a good glimpse of dynamic firefights and the game's hallmark destructible environments. Fans have expressed positive sentiments about the footage, which bodes well following the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 upon its release.

We already had a taste of what to expect from the next Battlefield game following its initial official unveiling last month. Excitingly, the new Battlefield will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, addressing fans' frustrations with its absence in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.

EA is targeting a release for the next Battlefield game within fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals in the near future. Given the recent leaks, it seems that EA will struggle to keep the next Battlefield game, tentatively referred to as Battlefield 6, under wraps for much longer.

IGN has reached out to EA for further comment on this matter.