Classic movement options like crouch sprint, combat dive, and landing rolls are also making a comeback in the Battlefield Labs playtests.
The first playtest as part of Battlefield Labs will take place for two hours and will be focused on the PC version of the game.
Electronic Arts has confirmed that the next entry in its flagship shooter franchise will arrive between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Sign-ups are available now for the testing initiative, which will see the community play a "key role in the future of Battlefield."
Electronic Arts could announce the return of the Battlefield CTE with potential playtests for the next title's multiplayer component.
It's claimed that the upcoming shooter will tout caliber-based destruction, with different caliber weapons causing different levels of damage, similar to Rainbow Six Siege.
"We don't have anything to announce, but is there a world? Sure. We love them as partners. They've been great to us," says EA"s Vince Zampella.
After World War 1, World War 2, and futuristic settings in recent years, with its next instalment, the Battlefield franchise will be returning to a modern-day setting.
"Classes are kind of at the core of Battlefield, and we're going back to that," series series boss Vince Zampella.
"We have brought together the very best team coupled with the resources and technology they need to deliver an epic Battlefield experience," says EA CEO Andrew Wilson.
The new mode, dubbed Outbreak, will see players taking on hordes of undead enemies when it goes live next week.
The titles and their DLC will be unavailable on digital storefronts from that date, while online services will end on November 7th.
The EA CEO revealed during a recent earnings call that he had been playing the new Battlefield game with its development team.
Season 7: Turning Point, which went live last month, is the game's final season, though DICE still plans to release new challenges, events, and modes in the future.
Even after opting for a multi-studio approach to development, Battlefield seems to be in dire straits.
Established in 2021 to develop single player Battlefield campaigns, its duties are not being taken over by Criterion Games.
It's been claimed that the battle royale title will tie into the next mainline Battlefield game, similar to Call of Duty: Warzone.
The game will allegedly feature a modern-day setting, as well as 64-player multiplayer as part of a "back to the roots" approach.
According to EA, you'll now have to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 to continue playing older Battlefield titles.
Season 6 will also bring new weapons, new gadgets, and a new Battle Pass with 70 Premium rewards.
