
Initially, in September 2024, Electronic Arts (EA) acknowledged plans for a testing program allowing public playthroughs of their Battlefield intellectual property. Later, in February, they officially revealed Battlefield Labs, designed to allow select gaming enthusiasts to test and provide feedback on upcoming features for the next Battlefield game. Upon its unveiling, the beta program received an astounding response from players, resulting in an almost endless line of applicants on their website. Now, the first playtests are set to begin in the first week of March, inviting a few thousand players, both veterans and newcomers, across North America and Europe.