EA Will Perma-Ban Players Who Leak Info From the Battlefield 2042 Test
This week, EA & DICE have been running their first Closed Tech test for the upcoming Battlefield 2042, giving certain players access via invite only. This is the first time that members of the public are getting access to Battlefield 2042, and EA has threatened serious repercussions for anybody who leaks footage or details in violation of their NDA.
Serious Repercussions for Battlefield 2042 Leakers
A Battlefield 2042 Open Beta is currently planned to take place next month for 2042. At that time, players should be able to stream, share footage, etc. freely. However, this week’s Closed Tech test is taking place under strict conditions when it comes to revealing details online. Players must be invited directly by EA & DICE to take part, for instance, and must also sign an NDA. According to EA’s Lead Community Manager for the franchise, the event has gone well so far; DICE has reportedly received plenty of positive data from the first stress-test of Battlefield 2042’s servers.
However, there have been a few instances of players sharing footage or screenshots on social media. As a result, a warning was posted by the Lead Community Manager, reiterating the potential consequences of doing so. “Break the rules,” he writes; “expect to lose access to both the Technical Playtest, future EA Tests, and potentially access to 2042 itself when it releases. We’ve already removed plenty of people from the Playtest in these past 48 hours, and they won’t be able to play this weekend.”
Obviously, violating the terms of an NDA can be serious in and of itself. However, in the short-term, leakers should expect more than just a copyright strike. Indeed, they could lose access to the upcoming game entirely. (Not to mention any legal repercussions which could result from breaking a non-disclosure agreement!) Nevertheless, these threats haven’t stopped a number of players from leaking footage from this week’s Closed Tech test. It’s important to note that, this being a test, footage & screenshots from this week’s test may not be representative of the final product. (No doubt this is one reason why EA is being so strict about leaking.)