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 allows players to directly influence the development of future Battlefield installments.
A New Era of Player-Driven Development
The announcement highlighted the critical development phase of the next Battlefield game, emphasizing the unparalleled value of community input. Selected players from European and North American servers will be the first to experience Battlefield Labs, testing core gameplay mechanics and features. While a precise release date remains unannounced, interested individuals can register their interest via [link removed – replace with actual link if available].
Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization, stated, "This game has immense potential. Battlefield Labs empowers our teams to tap into that potential through pre-alpha testing." While participation is initially limited, Battlefield Studios assures ongoing updates for the wider community. Future Battlefield titles are also slated for similar community collaboration efforts.
The Battlefield Studios team comprises DICE (creators of the Battlefield franchise), Ripple Effect, Motive (developers of Star Wars Squadrons and Dead Space), and Criterion (renowned for racing games and contributions to various Battlefield titles).
Testing Core Gameplay Elements
Battlefield Labs will initially focus on core gameplay pillars: combat, destruction, weapon balance, vehicle performance, gadget functionality, and map design. The feedback gathered will directly shape the final product. Two established game modes, Conquest and Breakthrough, will also be included in the testing phase.
Conquest, a large-scale mode centered around capturing control points, utilizes a ticket-based system. Breakthrough pits attackers against defenders in a sector-control battle, also employing a ticket system with bonus tickets for eliminating remaining enemies after a sector capture.
Refinement of the class system is another key area of focus. While confident in their progress, Battlefield Studios recognizes the invaluable contribution of player feedback in achieving the ideal balance of form, function, and feel.
