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Battlefield Leak Sparks Buzz, EA Silent

Authore: EmmaUpdate:Jan 18,2026

Although EA made players sign NDAs to prevent leaks about its upcoming untitled Battlefield game, details still surfaced online, revealing gameplay footage and screenshots from closed testing sessions.

As previously reported, the leaks confirm Vince Zampella's hints about a modern setting, differentiating it from past Battlefield titles. Scrolling through the Battlefield subreddit, fans shared intense firefights, showcasing environmental destruction and new mechanics like vehicle grappling and rescuing downed teammates.

Surprisingly, EA hasn't taken strong action against these leaks.

Complete destruction mechanics from infantry gameplay
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Publishers typically crack down on leaked gameplay due to unfinished visuals and mechanics, but EA has remained unusually silent despite breached NDAs.

One possible reason? Unlike Battlefield 2042’s mixed reception, early feedback suggests fans are genuinely excited about what they’ve seen.

Leaked M249 Gameplay
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"I hate to jinx it, but this looks amazing so far. Hope there's no catch," remarked one player. Another noted: "The weapon animations already seem smoother than 2042."

"Even in pre-alpha, the explosions, bullet physics, and collapsing buildings look insane—this has huge potential!" praised another fan.

"The sound design and destruction already feel polished for alpha," added someone else.

Five minutes of leaked gameplay—thoughts?
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EA plans to release its next Battlefield installment between April 2025 and March 2026. Following last month’s official teasers, players welcomed confirmation of a traditional single-player campaign, absent in Battlefield 2042.