Summary

• The team behind Battlefield is enhancing destructible environments for the upcoming game.
• EA introduced Battlefield Labs in February as a testing ground for community feedback on various game features.

The developers of the Battlefield franchise are leveraging feedback from Battlefield Labs to improve the destructible environments in the next game. They aim for a more balanced destruction experience compared to previous entries, using actual players in their testing scenarios for better insights.

In March, EA’s Battlefield Labs testing began with a focus on gameplay aspects like shooting and movement, and has now shifted toward destructible features. Following significant interest, initial sign-ups for testing filled up quickly, indicating strong community engagement.

After firing explosives at a building, players can now see walls crumble, leading to new strategies and gameplay dynamics. The dev team expressed that real-time player interactions are proving beneficial for understanding the nuances of destructible environments and optimizing gameplay accordingly.