Battlefield Labs Unveils Player Testing Program

Battlefield Labs: Shaping the Future of Battlefield Through Community Collaboration

Battlefield Studios, in partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), launched Battlefield Labs on February 3, 2025 – a revolutionary platform designed to foster unprecedented collaboration between players and developers. This initiative aims to directly integrate player feedback into the development process of upcoming Battlefield titles.

A New Era of Player Influence

The announcement highlighted the critical development phase the next Battlefield game is entering, emphasizing the invaluable contribution of community feedback. Selected players from European and North American servers will participate in the initial Battlefield Labs phase, testing core gameplay mechanics and features. While participation is currently invite-only (sign-up available via [link]), Battlefield Studios assures regular updates will keep the wider community informed of progress. Future Battlefield titles will also leverage this collaborative approach.

Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization, stated, "This game has so much potential… Battlefield Labs empowers our teams [to realize that potential]."

Gameplay Elements Under the Microscope

Battlefield Labs will initially focus on testing fundamental gameplay pillars: combat, destruction, weapon balance, vehicle performance, gadget effectiveness, and overall map and mode design. This includes refining existing modes like Conquest and Breakthrough.

• Conquest: Large-scale battles centered around capturing control points (flags). Teams compete with limited tickets, lost upon respawning or enemy flag control.
• Breakthrough: Asymmetrical warfare where attackers strive to capture sectors while defenders resist. A ticket system is in place, with attackers regaining tickets upon sector capture and bonus tickets for eliminating remaining enemy soldiers.

Further development will also concentrate on refining the class system, aiming for optimal balance between functionality and player experience. Battlefield Studios emphasizes the importance of player feedback in achieving this goal.

Battlefield Labs represents a significant step towards a more collaborative and player-centric approach to game development, promising a more refined and engaging Battlefield experience for all.