Summary
New leaked footage has emerged from ongoing tests in the development of EA’s newBattlefieldgame, showing off aspects of the game’s environments and gameplay. EA is currently conducting closed playtests related to developing the next entry in the long-runningBattlefieldshooter franchise, though the company has yet to officially reveal the game’s firm release date or even its title.
Interesting times are ahead for the vauntedBattlefieldseries. Though once considered a very close competitor toCall of Dutyand a contender for being the most popular multiplayer game around, the public perception of the series has seen a decline in recent years, owing largely to missteps around the launch period ofBattlefield 2042. Though the quality of2042has largely recovered, thanks to consistent updates by the developers, EA is looking to involve the community deeply in its development of the nextBattlefieldinstallment. One of its key methods is the enhanced relaunch ofthe community test program it now callsBattlefield Labs, the first round of which began over the weekend. EA has made it clear that the data and feedback from theBattlefield Labssessions will inform the development ofBattlefield 6, or whatever its official title ends up being.
AlthoughtheBattlefield Labstests are only open to players who signed up, footage has begun to leak to the public, showing off bits and pieces from the sessions. One user who goes by Octaaf1999 on Reddit sharedleaked footage from theBattlefield Labstestwith the GamingLeaksandRumours Reddit community. Though brief and suffering from relatively low resolution, the clips impressed players by demonstrating a high level of environmental destruction, as well as what looks to be strong gunplay fundamentals befittingBattlefield’s reputation as a high-quality military shooter.
Leaked Battlefield Test Footage Shows Off Environmental Destruction and Sound Design
The most impressive of the two clips shows off a player firing a rocket at a building, which subsequently collapses into a huge cloud of dust and detailed debris. Players reacted positively towards the clip, underlining the excitement over earlier rumors thatthe nextBattlefieldgame will feature a renewed focus on environmental destruction. The clip prompted nostalgic comments recalling the “levolution” gimmick from previous games that changed map layouts as huge structures were destroyed.
The clips also garnered praise for highlighting the game’s sound design, with gun audio and environmental noise underscoring howBattlefieldgames have been renowned for their sound designin the past. With 3D audio positioning becoming increasingly important for shooters in the modern era, thanks to the popularity of tense battle royale gameplay, having high-quality audio will likely be a strong selling point for the nextBattlefield.
Reactions to theBattlefield Labstests have proved positive so far. If EA is on the right track with the game’s development, the nextBattlefieldcould become a mainstay that rebuilds the franchise’s reputation and competitiveness into the future.
