- EA introduces Battlefield Labs, a community testing program allowing players to provide feedback on the next Battlefield game before release.
- High demand for sign-ups, with long queues reported, though EA assures that queue position won’t affect selection chances.
- Multiple studios collaborating, including DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect, under the leadership of Respawn’s Vince Zampella.
Electronic Arts (EA) has unveiled “Battlefield Labs,” a new community testing initiative aimed at involving players in the development of the next Battlefield game. The program will allow selected participants to test early versions of the game and provide feedback. Registration for Battlefield Labs is now open, with the first phase of testing set to begin in the coming weeks for invited players in Europe and North America.
Interest in Battlefield Labs has been high, with thousands of players attempting to sign up. Many users have reported encountering long queues, with wait times exceeding an hour. However, EA has assured that a player’s position in the queue does not influence their chances of being invited, encouraging those facing delays to try again later.
This initiative follows similar community-driven testing programs from EA, such as early playtests for the new Skate game and The Sims’ Project Rene. The move also appears to be a strategic effort to avoid issues similar to those that plagued Battlefield 2042, which faced significant technical and design challenges at launch, leading to widespread criticism and unmet expectations.
EA has also detailed the studios involved in developing the next Battlefield title. The game is being worked on by multiple teams under the “Battlefield Studios” umbrella, including DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect. Each studio brings unique expertise, with DICE leading the franchise, Criterion known for racing games, Motive having worked on Dead Space, and Ripple Effect responsible for Battlefield 2042’s Portal mode.
The upcoming Battlefield title will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes, marking a return to a more traditional Battlefield experience. Under the leadership of Vince Zampella, head of Respawn Entertainment, EA aims to deliver a more polished and engaging entry in the long-running franchise. With Battlefield Labs now open, the community will have a direct role in shaping the future of the series.
