EA Unleashes Official Battlefield Gameplay with Battlefield Labs

EA Unveils Battlefield Labs and Battlefield Studios for the Next Battlefield Game

EA has offered the first official look at its upcoming Battlefield game, alongside details about its player testing program, Battlefield Labs, and the newly formed Battlefield Studios.

A short pre-alpha gameplay video accompanies the announcement, showcasing early development footage. The video also introduces Battlefield Studios, a collective of four studios collaborating on the new title: DICE (Stockholm), Motive, Ripple Effect, and Criterion.

The division of labor within Battlefield Studios is as follows: DICE is developing the multiplayer; Motive is handling single-player missions and multiplayer maps; Ripple Effect is focused on attracting new players; and Criterion is responsible for the single-player campaign. This marks the return of a traditional single-player campaign after the multiplayer-only Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield Labs will allow EA to gather crucial player feedback during a critical development phase. Testing will encompass core gameplay elements, including combat, destruction, weapons, vehicles, gadgets, maps, modes, and squad play. Conquest and Breakthrough modes will also be tested, alongside refinements to the class system. Participation requires signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Initial testing will be limited to a few thousand players in Europe and North America, expanding to tens of thousands later.

This new Battlefield game will return to a modern setting, drawing inspiration from the popular Battlefield 3 and 4 era, as confirmed by Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn & Group GM for EA Studios Organization. The game will feature 64-player maps and abandon the Specialist system from Battlefield 2042. Concept art previously released hints at ship-to-ship and helicopter combat, as well as natural disaster elements.

The project represents a significant investment for EA, with four studios dedicated to its development, following the closure of Ridgeline Games in 2024. EA aims to recapture the trust of core Battlefield players while expanding the franchise's reach to a wider audience.

A release date, platforms, and official title remain unannounced.