Battlefield Labs, a new community test initiative for the upcoming game in the series is now open for early testers. Electronic Arts (EA) aims to redeem itself after "Battlefield 2042's" poor release, and actively engage players in the "biggest playtest" in franchise history to regain trust in the development process.
EA Reveals Battlefield Studios to Shape the Future of the Franchise
As it announced Battlefield Labs, EA also unveiled Battlefield Studios, a collaboration between four development teams: DICE, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and Motive. Each studio has a distinct purpose:
DICE
- Single-player content development.
- Single-player feature support.
- Multiplayer development leadership.
Motive
- Single-player content and multiple multiplayer maps.
Ripple Effect
- Creating the still unrevealed Battlefield experience.
Criterion
- More single-player feature support.
These reorganizations show that EA is serious about providing that authentic and nicely finished Battlefield experience.
How to Sign up for Battlefield Labs
EA will be opening registration for players into Battlefield Labs. However, spots will be available only to some. According to Sports Illustrated, the pilot program will roll out in North America and Europe, with an expansion into further regions. There will be very few thousand admitted at first; however, plans are to have tens of thousands over time.
Requirements to Enroll:
- EA Account
- An invitation to join Battlefield Labs for selected participants.
- A PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S
What's in Battlefield Labs
Players will get early access to test mechanics, concepts, and game features, providing important feedback directly to DICE. Players should anticipate bugs, crashes, and content that is still unfinished, though EA emphasizes this is a collaboration to refine the game before it launches.
"Battlefield Labs is our most ambitious community collaboration in franchise history. We want to build Battlefield with our community and test mechanics before public release," DICE said.
Unlike a traditional beta, Battlefield Labs will run multiple test phases, evolving based on the input of players.
Battlefield Labs Testing Schedule
The first wave of Battlefield Labs testing will be coming in the coming weeks. This is not a structured beta program, but rather sessions will be held on a periodic basis, and the details will be communicated directly to the selected players.
Game Modes and Features Being Tested
According to EA, core game modes of "Battlefield," such as "Conquest" and "Breakthrough," will be included in the testing phases. Other testing will include:
- Gunplay mechanics
- Vehicle balancing
- Destruction physics
- Improvements in map design
- Class system refinements (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon)
EA also hinted at new gameplay mechanics and experimental features that will be revealed through Battlefield Labs.
How Players Can Share Feedback
Those players selected will join a private Discord server where real-time feedback is allowed. Regular input will be collected by EA to determine which elements need to be improved before the final release.
Public recaps will also be shared so that even those who are not part of the testing will get transparency.
NDA Restrictions on Battlefield Labs Participants
Participants in Battlefield Labs have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which means they cannot post gameplay footage, screenshots, or details outside of official feedback channels. This keeps unpolished content from leaking before the official launch.
Battlefield Labs PC System Requirements
Minimum Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 30GB minimum
Recommended Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 30GB minimum
A New Beginning for Battlefield?
With Battlefield Labs, EA is making its biggest push ever at involving its players and saving them from the consequences of "Battlefield 2042." With early engagement of the community, EA can deliver a solid, fan-approved Battlefield experience.
