Leaked Battlefield Content Thrills Fans, EA Yet to Respond

Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the game has leaked online anyway. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing the experiences of those participating in the game's closed playtesting.

As previously reported when the leaks first appeared, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting teased by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick glance at the Battlefield subreddit reveals a variety of firefights, glimpses of the game's destructible environments, and several new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to hang off vehicles and drag wounded teammates to safety.

What's particularly surprising, however, is EA's apparent lack of action against these leaks.

A full view of the destructibility from the infantry
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Most game publishers are typically very protective of leaked early footage, as pre-release gameplay often features incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. In this case, though, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by posting videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedowns.

This might be because, in contrast to the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042, fans seem pretty pleased with what they've seen so far.

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…" 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 enthusiastic player.

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

5 minutes gameplay, thoughts?
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EA expects its next Battlefield game to launch in the fiscal year 2026, which means a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. From the 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 many in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.