EA Expands Battlefield Labs Playtesting Across Europe, North America, and Asia in May 2025
EA has confirmed that it is significantly expanding access to Battlefield Labs playtesting throughout May 2025, with player invitations now reaching new territories in Europe, North America, and—most notably—select regions in Asia. The announcement was made in the latest development update shared via the official Battlefield website: Battlefield Labs Development Update – May 2025.
Following several months of internal and limited community testing, the Battlefield development team reports that it has resolved its "initial server performance and stability concerns." With those foundational issues behind them, EA is now confident in scaling up the testing infrastructure and adding more players globally.
Core Systems, Combat Pacing, and Destruction Mechanics
The May update also reflects on the progress made thus far, highlighting key development milestones, including:
Establishing low-latency, high-performance gunplay, which EA describes as a core foundation of the next Battlefield experience.
Refining combat pacing mechanics, such as crouch sprinting, vaulting, and the addition of combat rolls—all aimed at delivering fluid and responsive player movement.
Introducing new destruction systems, designed to bring dynamic and persistent tactical advantages throughout a match—an homage to the acclaimed destruction mechanics of the series’ Bad Company era.
EA notes that the focus now shifts toward iterative refinement of these systems as well as ongoing weapon archetype balancing and adjustments to damage values.
"We’ve validated a solid foundation for a core Battlefield experience. We're now ready to continue scaling Battlefield Labs testing globally,” the update reads.
“Throughout May, we’ll be inviting more players across Europe and North America, and will start to include select areas of Asia. Alongside testing new content, we’ll continue to iterate on our initial focus areas."
What This Means for Fans
For fans eager to get their hands on the next Battlefield experience, this update signals a crucial step forward. Not only does it affirm EA’s commitment to community-driven development, but it also marks the beginning of more widespread access to the game ahead of a broader reveal.
If you haven’t yet received an invitation to Battlefield Labs, this month presents your best chance yet. While invites remain selective, the expansion into Asia and broader territories in Europe and North America reflects a clear intention to gather feedback from a diverse global player base.
More content updates and regional test waves are expected as playtesting continues to ramp up ahead of a full game announcement likely later this year.
Will you be signing up for the next round of Battlefield Labs testing? What classic feature are you most hoping returns to the franchise? Let us know in the comments!
