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Battlefield Labs: Shaping the Future of Battlefield Through Community Collaboration

Battlefield Studios, in partnership with Electronic Arts (EA), has launched Battlefield Labs, a revolutionary platform designed to foster collaboration between players and developers. Announced on February 3, 2025, this initiative aims to directly integrate player feedback into the development process of upcoming Battlefield titles. The studio believes that this "critical phase" of development will greatly benefit from unprecedented community involvement.

Selected players from European and North American servers will be invited to participate in the initial phase of Battlefield Labs. While a specific release date remains unannounced, interested individuals are encouraged to register their interest via the provided link. Vince Zampella, Head of Respawn & Group GM for EA Studios Organization, emphasizes the platform's significance: "This game has so much potential... Battlefield Labs empowers our teams [to realize that potential]."

Although participation is limited initially, Battlefield Studios assures that regular updates will be shared with the broader community, ensuring everyone can follow the progress. This collaborative approach is planned for future Battlefield installments as well. The development team comprises DICE, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion Studios, bringing a wealth of experience to the project.

Testing Core Gameplay Elements:

Battlefield Labs will focus on iterative testing of key gameplay aspects. The initial phases will concentrate on core combat and destruction mechanics, followed by weapon, vehicle, and gadget balancing. Finally, the testing will culminate in evaluating the integration of these elements within maps, game modes, and squad dynamics. The established Conquest and Breakthrough modes will be included, offering opportunities to refine existing gameplay.

Conquest and Breakthrough Modes:

• Conquest: Large-scale battles centered on capturing control points (flags). Teams compete with a limited number of tickets, lost upon respawn or enemy flag control.
• Breakthrough: Asymmetrical gameplay where attackers strive to capture sectors while defenders obstruct their progress. A ticket system is employed, with attackers regaining tickets upon sector capture and additional tickets awarded for eliminating remaining enemy soldiers.

The class system will also undergo refinement based on player feedback. While confident in the game's progress, Battlefield Studios recognizes the invaluable contribution of player input to achieve the ideal balance of form, function, and feel.

Battlefield Labs represents a significant step towards a more collaborative and community-driven development process for the Battlefield franchise. The studio's commitment to incorporating player feedback promises a more refined and engaging gaming experience.