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Battlefield Studios has announced Battlefield Labs, the most ambitious community testing program in the franchise's history. The program aims to collaborate with players during a critical pre-alpha development phase of the next Battlefield title.

Initial testing will begin in the coming weeks with selected players on servers in Europe and North America, with plans for future expansion. Players can sign up now at battlefield.com/labs.

The development is being handled by Battlefield Studios, which includes DICE, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion. The testing program will provide regular updates to the community, and player feedback will directly influence the development of the next Battlefield title and future releases.

Electronic Arts (EA) has pre-announced preliminary Q3 FY25 results and revised its fiscal year outlook. The company now expects Q3 net bookings of approximately $2.215 billion and has updated its FY25 net bookings outlook to $7.000-7.150 billion.

The revision comes as EA's Global Football franchise experienced a slowdown, projecting to end the fiscal year down mid-single-digit, despite previous double-digit growth. Additionally, Dragon Age engaged approximately 1.5 million players, falling nearly 50% below expectations.

For Q3 FY25, EA anticipates GAAP net revenue of approximately $1.883 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share of approximately $1.11. Despite current challenges, EA expects a return to growth in FY26 as it executes against its pipeline.

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the twenty-two elite players selected for the prestigious men's and women's Team of the Year (TOTY) Final XI in EA SPORTS FC™. The selection was determined through global fan voting, making it one of the few fan-driven awards in global football.

The women's team features notable players like Aitana Bonmatí and Lauren James, while the men's team includes stars such as Jude Bellingham and Virgil van Dijk. The TOTY content will be released in phases: attackers available from tomorrow, midfielders on Jan. 19, and defenders/goalkeepers on Jan. 21. The full TOTY rosters will be accessible in Football Ultimate Team from Jan. 23 through Jan. 31.

For EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile, the Men's TOTY roster will launch on Jan. 21, with a special in-game event featuring three TOTY Chapters, TOTY ICONs, and a dedicated TOTY Star Pass, running until March 6.

EA SPORTS announced its upcoming Madden Bowl event during Super Bowl LIX week in New Orleans at the Orpheum Theater. The event features high-profile musical performances headlined by Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Shaboozey, along with rising country star Tucker Wetmore and Trombone Shorty with the New Breed Brass Band.

The event will culminate in crowning the Madden NFL Championship Series (MCS) champion, with top players competing for a share of $1 million USD in prize money. The championship will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube on February 7 at 6 PM CT.

Following the main event, EA SPORTS will host an exclusive '99 Club' After Party featuring an undisclosed music icon. The '99 Club' represents the highest rating given to elite athletes in the game, currently held by only five players in Madden NFL 25.

Electronic Arts (EA) and Hazelight Studios have announced Split Fiction, a new co-op action-adventure game launching on March 6, 2025. Created by the developers of the successful 'It Takes Two' (which sold over 20 million units), the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $49.99.

The game features two characters, Mio and Zoe, writers who become trapped in their own sci-fi and fantasy stories after being connected to a creativity-stealing machine. Players will experience varied gameplay mechanics across different worlds, from escaping supernovas to engaging in dance battles.

The game includes the Friend's Pass feature, allowing owners to invite friends to play for free, with cross-play support across platforms.

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that CFO Stuart Canfield will present at the Nasdaq 51st Investor Conference in London, England on Tuesday, December 10. The presentation is scheduled for 8:30 AM GMT / 3:30 AM EST and will last 30 minutes.

During the event, EA may disclose material developments affecting its business and financial performance. The presentation will be accessible via live audio webcast at ir.ea.com, with a replay available afterward. The presentation time may be subject to change, with any significant schedule changes to be announced on EA's investor relations website.

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced a multi-year partnership with the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), integrating all six PWHL teams into NHL® 25 starting December 5. The update includes teams in Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season Modes, with uniforms available in World of Chel. The game will also feature two major additions: NHL Arcade, launching November 15 with 3-on-3 gameplay and power-ups, and the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament content coming in early 2025. Players accessing the game between November 15 and January 2 will receive special content including NHL Arcade Vanity Items and player choice packs.

Electronic Arts (EA) and BioWare have launched Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The single-player RPG has received positive critical acclaim, with IGN and GamesRadar+ awarding it 9/10 and 4.5/5 respectively. The game features enhanced graphics with Ray Tracing, DLSS 3 support, and HDR10+ GAMING functionality. Available in Standard Edition ($69.99 USD console, $59.99 USD PC) and Deluxe Edition ($89.99 USD console, $79.99 USD PC), the game includes customizable combat, extensive character creation, and a soundtrack co-composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.

Electronic Arts has revealed engagement metrics for EA SPORTS FC™ 25 during its first 25 days since launch. Players from over 200 nations have played 1.7 billion matches and scored 4.3 billion goals. Real Madrid emerged as the most selected men's team, while FC Barcelona led women's selections. The new Rush 5v5 experience has seen nearly 300 million matches played, primarily in the Nike Air Zoom Arena. The game features over 19,000 athletes across 700+ teams, 120+ stadiums, and 30+ leagues. Career Mode transfers show Lamine Yamal and Aitana Bonmatí as the most sought-after players in men's and women's football respectively.