Despite requiring players to sign NDAs to prevent details of EA's upcoming untitled Battlefield game from leaking online, the information has surfaced anyway, with numerous videos and screenshots appearing on the internet. These leaks showcase the activities of players involved in the game's closed playtesting.

As previously reported when the leaks first emerged, the footage appears to confirm the "modern" setting that Vince Zampella had hinted at earlier, setting it apart from other entries in the Battlefield series. A quick browse through 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.

Surprisingly, EA seems to be taking a relaxed approach to these leaks. Typically, game publishers are quick to act against unauthorized early footage due to concerns over incomplete animations, unfinished UI, and subpar graphics. However, despite players breaching their confidentiality agreements by sharing videos and screenshots, EA has not yet issued any takedown notices.

This leniency might be influenced by the positive reception the leaks have received, in contrast to the lukewarm response to Battlefield 2042. Fans appear to be pleased with the early glimpses of the new game.

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, saying, "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 commenter was impressed by the game's audio and destruction effects, noting, "I can't get over how good the sounds and the destruction look at alpha."

EA anticipates launching its next Battlefield game within the fiscal year 2026, which translates to a release window between April 2025 and March 2026. Following the first official unveiling just last month, it's now confirmed that the new Battlefield will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a move welcomed by fans who missed this element in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.