Battlefield 6 Playtest Has Been a Massive Success, EA Admits Fault in Battlefield 2042’s Poor Reception

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As Electronic Arts (EA) engages in playtests for the upcoming version of Battlefield, it appears that testers have been quite positive about their experience. In a recent earnings call for Q4 2025, EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson (as reported by GamesRadar) highlighted that the latest effort to include players in testing the next Battlefield installment is “the largest playtesting initiative ever undertaken by the franchise.” During this call, Wilson also acknowledged that Battlefield 2042, the previous game in the series, was met with a less than favorable reception.

During the Q&A session of the earnings call, Wilson acknowledged that Battlefield represents a significant franchise for EA, and admitted that the team responsible for developing Battlefield 2042 may not have collaborated effectively with the gaming community as they should have.

Wilson noted that while we’ve consistently collaborated with the community, there have been instances where we could have done better. Specifically, we haven’t always made an effort to ensure they fully comprehend what we’re creating in the Battlefield series, nor have we fully grasped their expectations. However, when we strike the right balance, Battlefield becomes a massive franchise and is typically the top shooter game of the year.

Wilson shared some exciting news about the upcoming “Battlefield” game during his chat. He revealed that over 600,000 players across North America and Europe have already participated in the playtests. The total play time accumulated by all these gamers has clocked up to a staggering number of thousands of hours. Wilson expressed that the feedback received surpassed their initial expectations. He also disclosed that Electronic Arts (EA) will be inviting even more players for playtesting, as they aim to cater to this massive global demand. Furthermore, there are plans to expand the Battlefield 6 playtests to Asia as well.

Initially, EA began testing its project called Battlefield Labs back in March. Those who had registered for the testing were informed via email about the process happening within a “confidential test setting.” Additionally, participants of this playtest have been forbidden from capturing or sharing gameplay videos, screenshots, or any footage related to the game during the testing phase.

In March, the main emphasis during playtesting was on fine-tuning the core combat and movement mechanics for the upcoming Battlefield game. A lengthy post from EA outlined their intentions for the Battlefield Labs playtest, emphasizing the importance of creating satisfying in-depth movement options and delivering accurate weapon feedback to ensure gunfights feel exciting and engaging.

In their announcement, the company stated that they’re shaping the combat experience to cater to players of all abilities. They aim to deliver a gameplay experience that acknowledges and rewards proficiency with accurate weapon feedback and advanced movement options for experienced gamers, while making it easy and enjoyable for beginners to grasp and learn.

As an avid Battlefield fan, I’m eagerly waiting for the official announcement about the release of Battlefield 6. Although EA hasn’t disclosed exact dates just yet, they hinted during their earnings call that we can expect a grand reveal somewhere in the summer. Given the series’ historical pattern, I confidently predict that this upcoming title will grace PCs, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.

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2025-05-07 14:28