If you are currently playing the closed playtest of Battlefield 2042, you should strictly adhere to the NDA and not leak any details about the alpha. Otherwise, you might even lose access to the game upon release.
What is currently happening in Battlefield 2042? The new Battlefield is currently undergoing a technical playtest – essentially an alpha. This was even extended by 8 more hours today (August 16). Here, the technical infrastructure and servers are being tested extensively, and players can gather their first experiences with a very early version of the new Battlefield installment.
The problem with this: This playtest is subject to a strict NDA, a confidentiality agreement that prohibits streaming, discussing, or publishing any content from the alpha. Participation is only possible by invitation. Nevertheless, countless clips and information from the test are circulating online.
Although EA seems to be taking strict action against this, as related videos and streams are being deleted continuously, there are still numerous details available online – for example on Reddit.
Don’t leak anything if you want to be there at release
This is how EA responds: Since quite a few seem to take the NDA rather lightly, the publisher Electronic Arts reminded everyone of the consequences and issued threats. Recently, Adam Freeman, the Lead Community Manager at EA Studios Europe, spoke out on Twitter and had a few clear words about this matter.
He urged all participants to carefully read the email with their invitation and adhere to the information it contains. He reminded them that the whole thing is subject to a confidentiality agreement – meaning, no videos, screenshots, or streams are allowed and will lead to strikes.
In conclusion, Adam reiterated the penalties that threaten NDA breaches. If you do not adhere to the confidentiality clause, you will lose access to the playtest itself, to future EA tests, and potentially, as the harshest consequence, even access to Battlefield 2042 itself when it releases.
In short: Even though the playtest is almost over now: If you do not want to risk an account ban at the release of Battlefield 2042, you should refrain from leaking details from the technical playtest – even if fans and players who cannot participate in the alpha are eagerly craving it.
Why all this? As EA emphasizes, the technical playtest is not a gameplay test, but, as the name suggests, a technical one – and this with a very early build.
The experience there is therefore unlikely to be representative of the final gameplay experience that players will have at launch – or even in the beta. EA itself says about this: “If you’re curious about the actual gameplay, we look forward to welcoming you to the open beta.”
With these measures, the publisher is currently trying to prevent many waiting fans from getting a false impression of the game due to leaks, which could potentially negatively affect their interest or image of Battlefield 2042.
What do you think about EA and DICE’s harsh stance? Justifiable or totally exaggerated? Have you followed the leaks or do you prefer to get an impression yourself – for example in the upcoming open beta? Let us know and other readers of MeinMMO in the comments.
By the way, if you want a rough overview: Battlefield 2042: Fans excited and worried about leaks regarding alpha gameplay
