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Battlefield Singleplayer Details Revealed

  • Writer: Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
    Tom Belous (The Lanky Soldier)
  • Jun 26
  • 3 min read

The stupid trio of international morons is back and we're discussing the impressions from the Battlefield community about the 4K HD leaks from Asian playtesters, which made a lot of people optimistic about this year's release (allegedly). Furthermore, we're discussing possible MTX and cosmetics that might be available in the game, while EA officially promoting an article from Inverse about their upcoming Singleplayer story mode that will be available in the new Battlefield. Tom is not optimistic about.

Featuring: Tom Belous (TheLankySoldier), Andreas The German & Ray Edmunds

Episode 39: Battlefield Singleplayer Details Revealed

Released on May 20, 2025

Length: 1 Hour & 14min




TIME STAMPS:


03:09 - Community Impressions

11:14 - MTX in Alpha already?

18:28 - Rumour: Game is not ready

32:18 - Money, money, money

47:33 - Singleplayer Details Revealed



QUOTES:

"The perception from the Battlefield community about how the game looks is very positive."
"No point talking about the leaks and everything, as everything is subject to change."
"I hope they are not ready to sacrifice the game for the sake of the release date."
"Godspeed EA Motive. Godspeed. Do your best but Jesus Christ, I'm so freaking worried it's going to be absolute shitshow."


HIGHLIGHTS:


  1. Leaked Gameplay Footage and Community Reaction:

    • Asian players leaked full 4K, high-refresh-rate footage of the upcoming Battlefield game during a playtest, despite NDAs.

    • Community reactions are very positive, praising the game's visuals, sound design, and overall feel.

    • Leaks included gameplay, menus, and weapon sounds, with comparisons to Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 2019.

    • The leaks suggest improvements from previous playtests, but the final game is still a work in progress.


  2. Issues with NDA Enforcement and Leaks:

    • Leaks came from Chinese players filming screens and setting up cameras, highlighting lax enforcement of NDAs.

    • The community finds the leaks amusing and chaotic, with a variety of leak types (screen recordings, camera footage, long gameplay videos).


  3. Game Development and Release Timing Concerns:

    • The game is not considered ready for release; it’s still in early testing phases with placeholder assets.

    • There’s skepticism about the game’s readiness for 2025 release, with some suggesting a delay into 2026.

    • Speculation from Tom on some facts, EA and DICE are reportedly delaying the game from an initial planned release in autumn, possibly aiming for spring or later.


  4. Single Player Mode and Creative Direction:

    • The upcoming Battlefield single-player is inspired by media like "Civil War" (film) and "Lioness" (TV series), aiming for a grounded, character-driven experience.

    • Concerns exist about the development process, especially after the closure of Ridgeline Studios, which was initially tasked with single-player development.

    • The new single-player campaign may be incoherent due to scrapped work and media influences, raising doubts about its quality.


  5. Studio Changes and Development Challenges:

    • Ridgeline Studios, originally working on the single-player campaign, was shut down in March 2024.

    • Development was transferred to EA Motive and Criterion, leading to uncertainty about the campaign’s coherence and quality.

    • The timeline for development is tight, with fears that the campaign might be rushed or incomplete.


  6. Narrative and Gameplay Philosophy:

    • The discussion emphasizes that Battlefield should focus on grounded, realistic stories with ordinary soldiers, similar to Battlefield 3 and 4.

    • Concerns about the franchise drifting toward exaggerated, Hollywood-style narratives.


  7. Monetization and Business Strategies:

    • Leaks suggest plans for monetization, including deluxe editions, skins, and cosmetics.

    • Speculation about integrating Battlefield into broader platforms like Game Pass

    • Past systems like battle packs and weapon attachments are discussed as potential return features.


  8. Final Thoughts and Worries:

    • The hosts express concern that the single-player campaign might be rushed, incomplete, or incoherent due to development delays and scrapped work.

    • They hope for the best but are sceptical about the game's readiness and quality at launch.

    • The timing of the release is critical, with fears it could be overshadowed by GTA 6 and Call of Duty.


DOWNLOAD: Episode 39 Transcript


Note: Transcripts are not fully accurate, as they were not fixed for accent & grammar mistakes

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