Exciting news for fans of the Battlefield series: early gameplay footage from EA's upcoming game has surfaced online following a closed playtest. According to TheGamer, a Twitch user named anto_merguezz streamed footage from EA's exclusive Battlefield Labs playtest. Although the original stream is no longer available on anto_merguezz's Twitch page, resourceful fans have recorded and shared this footage across the internet, with Reddit being a primary hub for its distribution.

The leaked footage gives us a glimpse into the game's "modern" setting, as previously hinted at by Vince Zampella, setting it apart from other Battlefield titles with their historical or futuristic themes. Viewers can see intense firefights and the game's signature destructible environments in action. The community's initial reaction seems positive, which is a promising sign following the lukewarm reception of Battlefield 2042 at launch.

Just last month, we got our first official look at what to expect from the next installment in the Battlefield series. EA has confirmed that this new game will feature a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign—a much-anticipated move for fans who missed this element in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042.

EA has slated the release of their next Battlefield game for fiscal year 2026, which spans from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals from EA. Given the current leaks, it seems likely that we'll see more of the game sooner rather than later, as keeping "Battlefield 6" (or whatever its final title may be) under wraps appears increasingly challenging for EA.

IGN has reached out to EA for further comments on this matter.