Battlefield Labs Confirm Destruction Using Melee Weapons; Voice Chat Improvements Detailed
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DICE is ushering in new melee weapons in the new Battlefield game, and aside from looking different, they can even do something new as well, and that’s aiding in destruction of the environments such as walls, structures and more. This was confirmed by the latest Battlefield Labs leak, where a host of other stuff were confirmed too.
We also got new info on the ammo types that’ll be available in the game and also improvements to voice communications thanks to a datmaine of Battlefield Labs.
Battlefield Labs Confirm Some Melee Weapons Can Be Used to Destroy Structures
(Note: the clip looks like it ran through multiple filters, since the leakers are making sure it cannot be traced back to them, and is something we discussed in a separate article).
The short clip embedded above (from the 1|BF Telegram group) shows us how a sledgehammer is used by a player to obliterate the wall. What’s even more impressive is how each hit causes specific parts to crumble, which leads to a more dynamic animation of the destruction. We’re unsure whether this will be the case for each weapon and structure, but it sure beats a pre-canned destruction animation, right?
Aside from the destruction bit, more info about the in-development game has been datamined. Same as with any datamined info, don’t treat it as fact, as these things could change from pre-alpha to the final product. Some of these could be placeholder info, or something planned that might not make the final cut (though usually they do make it into the final version of the game).
Info about the voice communication improvements have been datamined.
Battlefield 2025 Voice Chat Improvements Datamined in BF Labs
- Auto: The gamemode decides how Voice Chat is played back.
- Flat: Played directly out main speakers with no directionr or attenuation.
- Directional: The voice will be positioned in relation to where the soldier is. No distance attenuation.
- In-World: The player talking to you will have reverb / distancing applied to their voice as if their soldier is speaking.
The ammo types spotted in the game’s files have also been unearthed.
Battlefield Labs Ammo Variants Datamined:
- FMJ (Full Metal Jacket): Basic ammo with standard penetration.
- Tungsten Core: Heavier core for more penetration, but increases recoil.
- Frangible: Breaks apart on impact, delaying enemy health regeneration.
- Polymer Case: Lightweight casing for improved mobility when aiming.
- Hollow Point: Expands on impact; higher headshot damage.
- Synthetic Tip: Plastic tip enhances expansion and headshot damage.
- Match Grade: Precision rounds with superior ballistic performance.
- Buckshot: Fires multiple lead pellets; standard shotgun load.
- Flechette: Steel darts with better penetration and regen delay.
- Slug: Single, heavy round for massive damage on impact.
As one might surmise, the bottom three variants are most likely for shotguns, while the rest should be for the rest of the guns.
We’re now in April, and we’re hoping EA releases more official info on the new Battlefield game, so we don’t need to rely on datamines and leaks all the time. So far, the game is looking solid, and we cannot wait to know more about it (officially).
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