Leaked: Early Battlefield 6 Footage Appears Online

Recent leaks have surfaced of early gameplay footage from EA's highly anticipated next installment in the Battlefield series. According to TheGamer, a Twitch streamer named anto_merguezz inadvertently shared footage from a closed playtest session known as Battlefield Labs. This playtest was designed to allow a select group of players to provide feedback on early versions of the game, aiding developers in refining the gameplay experience. Although the original stream has been removed from anto_merguezz's Twitch page, resourceful fans managed to record and redistribute the footage across various online platforms, including Reddit.

The leaked footage seems to corroborate earlier hints from EA's Vince Zampella about the game adopting a modern setting, setting it apart from previous Battlefield titles that explored historical or futuristic themes. Viewers have been treated to glimpses of intense firefights and demonstrations of the game's hallmark destructible environments. The community's initial reactions to these snippets have been largely positive, which bodes well for the game, especially in light of the lukewarm reception to Battlefield 2042 at its launch.

Last month's official reveal of the upcoming Battlefield game sparked excitement among fans, particularly with the confirmation of a return to a traditional, single-player, linear campaign. This feature had been notably absent in the multiplayer-focused Battlefield 2042, and its inclusion is a significant draw for many players.

EA has set the release of the new Battlefield game for fiscal year 2026, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026. As the launch date approaches, we can anticipate more official updates and reveals from EA. Given the leaks, it's clear that EA will need to accelerate their official unveilings to stay ahead of further unauthorized disclosures.

IGN has reached out to EA for a statement regarding the leaked footage.