It appears that some early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated upcoming Battlefield game has surfaced 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, which allowed a select group of players to experience early versions of the game. Although the clips are no longer available on anto_merguezz's Twitch page, someone managed to record and share the footage across the internet, with it primarily circulating on Reddit.
The leaked footage seems to confirm the "modern" setting that Vince Zampella previously hinted at, setting this game apart from other Battlefield titles with historical or futuristic themes. Viewers get a glimpse of intense firefights and a demonstration of the game's signature destructible environments. Early reactions from fans appear to be positive, which is a promising sign following the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042's launch.
We already had some insights into what to expect from the next Battlefield installment after its first official unveiling last month. Excitingly, it has been confirmed that the new game will feature the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that was missed by many in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.
EA has slated the release of their next Battlefield game for fiscal 2026, which spans from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official updates and reveals from EA. Given the recent leaks, it seems likely that EA will need to unveil more about Battlefield 6 (or whatever it ends up being named) sooner rather than later.
IGN has reached out to EA for comment on the situation.
