EA Confirms Full Battlefield Reveal Set for This Summer

EA has officially reaffirmed that the next Battlefield title will be fully unveiled this summer, with the game still targeting a release before April 2026. The announcement follows months of closed playtesting and is part of EA’s broader strategy to reinvigorate the franchise after the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042.

🗓️ Battlefield Reveal Coming in Summer 2025

Speaking during EA’s Q4 and full fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed that Battlefield is a major part of the publisher’s pipeline. “We’re confident in our ability to execute across a deep pipeline, beginning this summer with the highly anticipated reveal of Battlefield,” Wilson stated, calling it a “pivotal step” in delivering the next wave of blockbuster content.

The next Battlefield entry remains on schedule for Fiscal Year 2026, which runs until March 31, 2026. Despite previous comments from Wilson hinting at flexibility around the release—possibly referencing GTA 6, now set to launch in May 2025—no delay has been announced.

🛠️ Lofty Goals After Battlefield 2042 Setback

EA has made it clear that the upcoming Battlefield aims to be the “biggest series entry” ever made, following the disappointing launch of Battlefield 2042. The 2021 release was met with critical and community backlash, quickly becoming one of Steam’s lowest-rated games, with EA later acknowledging it as a failure.

To avoid repeating past mistakes, EA has been conducting invite-only playtests since March, focusing on community feedback and core gameplay improvements. These tests are designed to help the team “get the community back on side” and restore trust in the franchise.

🔍 Leaked Details and Speculation So Far

While official information remains limited, leaked footage from the playtests has revealed some insights. The upcoming game is reportedly set in the modern day, with a return to traditional class systems and more focused map designs, rolling back many of the controversial changes introduced in Battlefield 2042.

A single piece of concept art shared last year hinted at a possible setting in Gibraltar, though this has yet to be confirmed.

Expectations are that the full reveal could take place during Summer Game Fest 2025, aligning with EA’s summer timeline.

🌍 Playtesting Expands Globally in May

In the meantime, EA plans to scale up its Battlefield Labs testing across Europe, North America, and select regions in Asia throughout May. These sessions will include new content and focus on weapon balancing, damage values, and refining movement and combat pacing mechanics.

This wider testing phase suggests the game is well into development, with EA gathering as much real-world data as possible ahead of its global launch.

🛹 Skate Reboot Also Set for Pre-April 2026 Release

Beyond Battlefield, EA has also reiterated that the free-to-play Skate reboot is on track to launch by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. Developer Full Circle previously targeted a 2025 early access window, but an exact release date has not been disclosed.