The next Battlefield game is currently in development, having undergone very limited playtesting so far. Developer DICE has now announced an invite-only pre-alpha test which begins on May 23 and lasts for just 72 hours.
In a post on the BattlefieldComm X page, the developer writes, "As part of our ongoing efforts to test the future of Battlefield, starting May 23, we will run a one-time 72-hour Pre-Alpha Server Performance Test in Europe, North America, and select areas of Asia."
The developer explains the playtest's purpose is to "verify server performance and stability with increased player counts" during the weekend's testing period. There will be a "select group" of maps and modes available to play.
After the conclusion of the playtesting period, all participants will have their game access revoked. To get involved in the playtest, DICE says interested players should sign up for Battlefield Labs via the EA playtesting website.
It's important to note that not everyone who fills out the survey will be selected, since there are a limited number of invites. Anyone that is selected will be under NDA too, so don't expect to see a whole lot of public information. Despite the NDAs, Battlefield footage has still been leaked though.
Battlefield Labs is the name given to the feedback and development process of the next Battlefield game. Earlier this month, DICE shared information on the progress of Battlefield Labs so far, commenting that player participation so far has already enabled the developer to increase stability and balance in many aspects of the game.
Battlefield Labs began welcoming players in March with a small number of playtesters being invited. This 72-hour pre-alpha test will therefore see a marked expansion on the number of people getting hands-on with the upcoming game.
The new Battlefield will be revealed in full this summer, with DICE estimating a release before March 2026.
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In a post on the BattlefieldComm X page, the developer writes, "As part of our ongoing efforts to test the future of Battlefield, starting May 23, we will run a one-time 72-hour Pre-Alpha Server Performance Test in Europe, North America, and select areas of Asia."
The developer explains the playtest's purpose is to "verify server performance and stability with increased player counts" during the weekend's testing period. There will be a "select group" of maps and modes available to play.
After the conclusion of the playtesting period, all participants will have their game access revoked. To get involved in the playtest, DICE says interested players should sign up for Battlefield Labs via the EA playtesting website.
It's important to note that not everyone who fills out the survey will be selected, since there are a limited number of invites. Anyone that is selected will be under NDA too, so don't expect to see a whole lot of public information. Despite the NDAs, Battlefield footage has still been leaked though.
Battlefield Labs is the name given to the feedback and development process of the next Battlefield game. Earlier this month, DICE shared information on the progress of Battlefield Labs so far, commenting that player participation so far has already enabled the developer to increase stability and balance in many aspects of the game.
Battlefield Labs began welcoming players in March with a small number of playtesters being invited. This 72-hour pre-alpha test will therefore see a marked expansion on the number of people getting hands-on with the upcoming game.
The new Battlefield will be revealed in full this summer, with DICE estimating a release before March 2026.
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