Battlefield Labs Lets Players Test Upcoming Games Before Release

Battlefield Labs: Shaping the Future of Battlefield Through Community Collaboration

Battlefield Studios, in partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), has launched Battlefield Labs, a revolutionary player-feedback platform designed to directly involve the community in shaping future Battlefield installments. This initiative, announced on February 3, 2025, marks a significant shift towards collaborative game development.

Direct Player Influence on Battlefield's Development

Recognizing the crucial development phase ahead, Battlefield Studios is actively seeking community input. Players will be integral to testing new features and mechanics, providing invaluable feedback that will directly influence the final product. Initially, a select group of players from European and North American servers will be invited to participate in the first phase of Battlefield Labs. While a specific release date remains unannounced, interested individuals can register their interest via [link].

Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn & Group GM for EA Studios Organization, emphasized the importance of this pre-alpha testing phase: "This game has immense potential. Battlefield Labs empowers our teams to tap into that potential by incorporating early player feedback." While participation is initially limited, Battlefield Studios assures the wider community will receive regular updates throughout the testing process.

The development team comprises DICE (creators of the Battlefield franchise), Ripple Effect, Motive (developers of Star Wars Squadrons and Dead Space), and Criterion (renowned for racing games and their contributions to Battlefield).

Testing Core Gameplay Elements in Battlefield Labs

The selected players will test key aspects of the upcoming Battlefield game, focusing on iterative improvements. The testing will progress through several stages:

• Core Combat and Destruction: Evaluating the fundamental gameplay mechanics.
• Weapons, Vehicles, and Gadgets: Balancing and refining the arsenal.
• Maps, Modes, and Squad Play: Integrating all elements for a cohesive experience.

Two established modes, Conquest and Breakthrough, will be included, providing a familiar framework for testing new ideas. Conquest emphasizes large-scale battles for control points, while Breakthrough features attackers and defenders vying for sector control. Both modes utilize a ticket system to determine victory.

Further refinements to the class system are also on the agenda. While confident in their progress, Battlefield Studios recognizes the value of player feedback in achieving the optimal balance of form, function, and feel.