After Battlefield 6 Footage Leak, Hardcore Fans Remind Players to Not Repeat the Battlefield V Mistake That Cost Us All Dearly

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After Battlefield 6 Footage Leak, Hardcore Fans Remind Players to Not Repeat the Battlefield V Mistake That Cost Us All Dearly

Here we go again. The first Battlefield Labs playtest for the next entry in EA’s shooter franchise kicked off on March 7th, and surprise, surprise—footage leaked faster than you can say “tactical sprint.” Within minutes, gameplay videos from the modern-day setting were spreading across

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And just like clockwork, the hype train left the station. Players are already praising the return to a Battlefield 3/4-style setting, the enhanced destruction, and the clean UI. The comments sections are filling with excitement about the Abbasid map and the return to class-based gameplay.

But amid this frenzy, a vocal group of veteran Battlefield players is waving red flags so big they could cover the entire map. They’ve seen this movie before, and they know exactly how it ends—with disappointment, patches, and promises of “we’ll do better next time.”

Why Battlefield veterans are pumping the brakes on the hype

Let’s be honest—the leaked footage looks promising. The modern setting, the destruction physics, and the return to class-based gameplay all tick the right boxes for longtime fans who felt burned by Battlefield 2042′s specialist system. But beneath all the excitement, there’s a growing chorus of “I’ve seen this trick before”:

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This comment hits the nail on the head. We’re looking at extremely early development footage—the gaming equivalent of judging a five-star meal by watching the chef wash vegetables. Remember when Battlefield V’s alpha showed off incredible snowstorms and dynamic weather effects that barely made it into the final game?

Those weather effects weren’t just toned down—they were practically erased. The same happened with promised features like dragging wounded comrades, shooting from ladders, and emergency plane landings, to name a few. All shown in early footage, all cut from the final release.

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The frustrating part is how predictable this cycle has become. EA shows off a shiny new Battlefield, players get excited, pre-orders flood in, and then the final product arrives with half the promised features.

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The harsh language here comes from a place of genuine frustration. Battlefield V‘s pre-alpha and final release were worlds apart—not just in features, but in fundamental gameplay mechanics. The TTK (Time-to-Kill) was completely reworked multiple times after launch, forcing players to relearn the entire game they thought they were buying.

When a company has repeatedly shown they’re willing to drastically change core gameplay elements between early footage and release, getting hyped about leaked playtest footage is like betting your life savings on a weather forecast from last month.

The broader problem with pre-ordering big-budget shooters

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Pre-ordering isn’t inherently evil—it’s just a question of where and why. There’s a world of difference between supporting an indie studio like Hazelight (makers of A Way Out, It Takes Two, and now our latest GOTY contender, Split Fiction) and throwing money at a multi-billion dollar corporation like EA or Activision.

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This comment nails the fundamental issue. When EA secures millions in pre-orders, the financial incentive to deliver a polished product diminishes. They’ve already got your money—why spend extra time and resources polishing the game?

Compare this to studios like FromSoftware, whose upcoming Elden Ring spinoff, Elden Ring Nightreign has fans ready to pre-order without hesitation. The difference? A track record of delivering complete, polished games at launch. They’ve earned that trust through consistent quality, not flashy marketing.

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This is perhaps the most rational take of all. Digital games don’t sell out. There’s literally no benefit to pre-ordering beyond some “bonus” premium currency and cosmetic trinkets designed specifically to make you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t buy early.

The leaked Battlefield footage looks promising, but so did every Battlefield leak and reveal before it. The real test will come when the game launches—whenever that may be between April 2025 and March 2026. Until then, maybe keep your wallet closed and your expectations in check.

What do you think about the leaked Battlefield footage? Are you excited about the return to a modern setting, or are you waiting to see the final product before getting hyped? Let us know in the comments!

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