Battlefield: EA Confirms Next Game “Expected” Before April 2026

By Daniel Gaming News
4 February 2025 no comments

EA has officially confirmed that the next Battlefield game is “expected” to launch before April 2026.  The announcement from EA and DICE comes after a recent call of players to sign up for early playtests of the upcoming FPS.

In its latest financial reports, EA has revealed the next Battlefield game will likely be released in the fiscal 2026 year, which ends in March 2025.

The latest report from EA follows the company’s reveal of Battlefield Labs, a “new initiative allowing player-driven testing and innovation,” as the company prepares for the next installment in the legendary first-person shooter franchise.

What We Know About the Next Game

EA has confirmed the release window for the upcoming Battlefield as before April 2026. The game will see the franchise return to modern warfare with large-scale, destructible environments.

In collaboration with Battlefield Labs, a new team dedicated to developing the shooter alongside community feedback via playtests, EA has invited players to sign up to play it early via the Battlefield Labs site. Those who get in will have a chance to shape the future of the FPS.

Battlefield Labs: Learn everything you need to know to sign up

Key Features to Expect

The next Battlefield entry will see the series focus on what made it so popular. Featuring large-scale multiplayer matches for up to 64 players, the shooter could see Portal from Battlefield 2042 return alongside a battle royale mode.

With EA determined to make amends for multiple poor launches and feedback from recent entries in the series, Conquest and Breakthrough are making a return as game modes. The game is also dropping Specialist classes as the franchise goes back to its classic class system.

Battlefield’s Road to Redemption

Battlefield 2042 had a rocky launch in 2021, and despite many updates and improvements across all platforms, the game has not recovered from its early setback. The upcoming game could be EA’s last chance to revive the series and get fans back on its side.

Showing its dedication to getting it right, EA is opening up playtests with Battlefield Labs and has committed four separate studios to the game. It very much feels like ruin or redemption – and we’ll know either way before April 2026.

Conclusion

The countdown for the next Battlefield is officially underway, with EA confirming it will release before the end of March 2025. Are you feeling excited for the game yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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