"Battlefield Leaks Gain Fan Support; EA Yet to Respond"

Despite the strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that EA required players to sign in order to prevent details of their upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking, the information still made its way online. Dozens of videos and screenshots have surfaced, showcasing what participants of the game's closed playtesting have experienced.

As previously reported when these leaks first appeared, the footage corroborates the modern setting that Vince Zampella had hinted at earlier, setting this game apart from its predecessors. 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 danger.

What's particularly striking, however, is EA's apparent lack of action against these leaks. Typically, game publishers are vigilant about removing leaked early footage, which often includes incomplete animations, unfinished user interfaces, and subpar graphics. Yet, despite players breaching their NDAs by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not issued any takedown notices.

This could be because, unlike the tepid reception to Battlefield 2042, the community seems generally pleased with the early glimpses of this new title.

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."

A third player was enthusiastic about the game's potential, exclaiming, "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 user was impressed by the audio and destruction effects, noting, "I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha."

EA anticipates releasing their next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which spans from April 2025 to March 2026. Following the first official reveal just last month, it's confirmed that this new installment will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign—a feature that fans missed in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.