The upcoming Battlefield 6 has received plenty of cautious optimism after its initial alpha testing footage was leaked, but the niche filled by the franchise won't be completely barren if the game doesn't succeed. One aspect offering new hope for the series is EA's adoption of pre-alpha testing through Battlefield Labs, giving plenty of time to listen to feedback well before release. Following the catastrophe that Battlefield 2042 was on launch compared to fan expectations, the next release could be a major make-or-break moment for the series.