Leaked: Early Battlefield 6 Footage Appears Online

Exciting news for fans of the Battlefield series! Early gameplay footage of EA's highly anticipated upcoming Battlefield game has surfaced online following a closed playtest session. As reported by TheGamer, a Twitch streamer named anto_merguezz inadvertently shared the footage during EA's closed Battlefield Labs playtest, which was designed to allow a select group of players to experience and provide feedback on early versions of the game. Although anto_merguezz's Twitch channel no longer hosts the clips, resourceful fans captured and shared the footage across various platforms, particularly on Reddit.

The leaked footage offers a glimpse into the game's setting, confirming the "modern" era that Vince Zampella, head of Respawn Entertainment, had hinted at previously. This distinguishes the new game from its predecessors, which have varied between historical and futuristic themes. The footage showcases intense firefights and highlights the game's signature destructible environments, features that have garnered positive feedback from the community. This early reaction suggests a promising turnaround from the lukewarm reception that Battlefield 2042 received at its launch.

Just last month, we got our first official look at what to expect from the next Battlefield installment. One of the most exciting announcements was the return of a traditional, single-player, linear campaign, a feature that fans missed in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042. This development is particularly thrilling for those who cherish the narrative-driven aspect of the series.

EA has set its sights on a fiscal 2026 release for the new Battlefield game, which translates to a launch window between April 2025 and March 2026. As the release date approaches, we can anticipate more official reveals and updates from EA. Given the recent leak, it's clear that the excitement and anticipation for the game are building, and EA might need to accelerate its official unveilings to keep up with the buzz.

IGN has reached out to EA for further comments on the leaked footage and the game's development progress. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the official launch of what could be a game-changer for the Battlefield franchise.