Next Battlefield Will Be Released During Fiscal Year 2026, EA Confirms

A new entry in the Battlefield series is officially on track to launch within Fiscal Year 2026, as confirmed by publisher Electronic Arts in its latest financial results. This fiscal period spans April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, indicating that the game could release as early as late 2025—particularly since recent Battlefield installments often arrive in October or November.

Although the next Battlefield installment remains officially unnamed, EA recently unveiled Battlefield Labs—an ambitious testing environment intended to gather community feedback before release. According to EA, a robust group of studios—including DICE (the series creator), Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion—is collaborating to ensure a refined gameplay experience at launch. By hosting community-driven trials via Battlefield Labs, developers can rapidly address potential issues and iterate on mechanics, stability, and design.

Potential Late 2025 Debut

Given the franchise’s history, new mainline Battlefield titles frequently surface in the last quarter of the year. Should EA follow that pattern, it’s likely that the game will release near the holiday window of 2025, though the exact date remains unconfirmed.

For now, the community can keep tabs on Battlefield Labs through EA’s official website to learn more about how to participate in any upcoming playtests or feedback sessions.

Do you think a late-2025 launch for the next Battlefield is more likely, or would you prefer to see it release earlier in EA’s fiscal year? Share your thoughts on which features you hope to see tested first in Battlefield Labs!