Battlefield Reveal Waiting Room

Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
Jun 29
3 min read

As we're waiting for the reveal of the new Battlefield game, Tom expressing hope for a successful Battlefield launch. Emphasizing that delays are preferable to a broken or incomplete game, as he is giving his observations and facts on why the game is not coming out later this year (2025). We also go through some leaks, discuss visibility in the current build of Battlefield labs, weapons names, and more importantly: all important gameplay details about the upcoming Battlefield Battle Royale mode.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier) Episode 42: Battlefield Reveal Waiting Room

Released on June 28, 2025

Length: 1 Hour & 46min

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TIME STAMPS:

02:30 - Leaks: Intentional?

12:46 - Game delayed to 2026?

39:23 - Bad visibility

50:32 - Collabs incoming

59:21 - Weapons

01:06:56 - Full Details about Battle Royale

QUOTES:

"I really think this is just an oversight."

"Next time we're recording an episode together I think we have to approach this with the most easiest explanation ever."

"The signs are there indicating that this game is not ready for release this year."

"I hope they can fix the visibility because the visibility right now from the playtest I can tell it's not that good."

HIGHLIGHTS:

Leaks & Technical Insights:
- Significant leaks over the past month include:
  - 52 weapons listed, indicating a large arsenal compared to Battlefield 2042.
  - Leaked gameplay snippets, including early mockups of single-player missions.
  - Leaked maps, including returning classic maps and new locations set in different areas.
  - Battle royale details, including concept art, map ideas, and gameplay features.
- The leaks suggest the game is still in early development stages, with many placeholders and unfinished assets.
Development & Release Timeline:
- The game is likely not releasing later this year due to:
  - Playtest feedback indicating the game is very alpha.
  - The need for extensive testing, iteration, and fixing.
  - Inside information about multiple studio scrappings and reassignments (Ridgeline, Criterion, Motive).
  - EA CEO Andrew Wilson's vague comments about a 2026 fiscal year release, implying delays.
- Tom predicts early 2026 release, possibly in March or April.
Community & Industry Context:
- The community is gradually accepting that the game won't launch this year.
- The importance of proper testing and avoiding rushed, broken launches is emphasized.
Single Player & Creative Direction:
- The single-player campaign was initially developed by Ridgeline Studios, then scrapped, and handed to Criterion.
- The campaign's inspiration includes movies like "Civil War" and TV shows like "Lioness."
- Development setbacks suggest the single-player might be heavily reworked or delayed.
Leaks & Technical Details:
- Tom discusses leaked gameplay footage, criticizing visibility issues due to lighting, shadows, and clutter.
- Concerns about map design, including claustrophobic urban maps and the importance of open spaces in battle royale.
- The potential for collabs with other franchises (e.g., Mass Effect, Star Wars) is discussed, emphasizing they should fit the universe.
- Weapon names are likely to be fake to avoid legal issues, despite data mining revealing real-world weapon names.
Battle Royale Features & Concerns:
- Leaked concept art and gameplay features include:
  - Wall of fire returning.
  - Custom weapons and loadouts.
  - Missions and contracts similar to Call of Duty Warzone.
  - Vehicle loot and key cards for powerful vehicles.
  - Second-chance mechanics, with concerns about fairness and fun.
  - Oversight system allowing dead players to assist via drones, cameras, turrets—potentially cheesy.
  - Redeploy mechanics similar to Fortnite
  - Ring of fire that damages players outside the safe zone.
- Tom expresses worries about gameplay balance, fun, and potential "cheese" mechanics.
Predictions & Final Thoughts:
- Tom believes the game will not release this year, citing red flags like visibility issues, development delays and EA CEO being vague about it.
- He emphasizes the importance of a polished launch for the game's success.
- Encourages patience, support via Patreon, and community engagement.
- Looks forward to the next Battlefield and hopes for a good state at launch.