Battlefield Labs: Shaping the Future of Battlefield Through Community Collaboration

Battlefield Studios, in partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), has launched Battlefield Labs, a revolutionary player-feedback platform designed to directly involve the community in shaping future Battlefield installments. Announced on February 3, 2025, this initiative marks a pivotal moment in Battlefield development, prioritizing player input like never before.

Direct Player Influence on Game Development

The upcoming Battlefield game is entering a crucial development phase, and Battlefield Studios recognizes the invaluable contribution of community feedback. Selected players from European and North American servers will be invited to participate in the initial phase of Battlefield Labs, providing hands-on testing of new features and mechanics. While a specific release date remains unannounced, interested individuals can register their interest via [link].

Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization, emphasizes the importance of this pre-alpha testing phase: "This game has so much potential. Battlefield Labs empowers our teams to find that potential by incorporating player feedback early on."

While participation is initially limited, Battlefield Studios assures ongoing communication with the broader community, sharing updates and insights throughout the testing process. This collaborative approach is planned for future Battlefield titles as well. The studio comprises DICE (creators of the Battlefield franchise), Ripple Effect, Motive (developers of Star Wars Squadrons and Dead Space), and Criterion.

Testing Core Gameplay Elements

Battlefield Labs will focus on iterative testing of key gameplay aspects. The initial phase will center on core combat and destruction, progressing to weapon, vehicle, and gadget balance and feedback. This will culminate in testing map design, game modes, and squad dynamics. Two established modes, Conquest and Breakthrough, will be included, providing opportunities to refine existing mechanics.

Conquest, a large-scale mode focused on capturing control points, utilizes a ticket-based system. Breakthrough, featuring attackers and defenders, similarly employs tickets, with attackers regaining tickets by securing sectors.

Refinement of the class system is another key focus. While confident in the game's progress, Battlefield Studios acknowledges the value of player feedback in achieving the optimal balance of form, function, and feel.

Battlefield Labs represents a significant commitment to community engagement, promising a more collaborative and player-driven approach to future Battlefield game development.