I have been prepared for the leaks honestly for the long time, way before any visual leaks as videos and screenshots. BFV mechanics already had been discussed over the Internet. We do know who is in charge when it comes to gameplay mechanics.
Whoever thought none of the footage is going to be leaked, must be living in a delusional world. Giving access to a completely random people over the Internet will result in leaked gameplay. I was astonished by the fact that someone had had enough guts to stream the game. I have no idea, but punishing players who released the gameplay do not make sense, especially when this should be painfully obvious. Overall reception in my view is more positive than negative. My mates pointed that leaked footage looks like BF2042, I was claiming that more like BFV. Everyone should know that visually this game will be extremely close to BF2042 and V era.
I do not think that opinion of a random people will contribute into BF series, especially without any understanding of what makes a decent teamplay experience especially in CQ. Fast game pace without division of roles will destroy teamplay, and is going to make it optional. Why should I follow Squad Leader if shooting mechanics requires no skill gap, I have most of the gadgets and equipment to succeed on my own? Only players with top-end machines and good skills will flourish in such environment.
Overall, I am happy to see the early stages of the game. I am aware that not much is going to be changed by the release date. 7 months is good enough for polishing balance, upgrading animations, creating more CQ maps in the pipeline, tinkering with HUD.
I AM HAPPY WITH THE LEAKED GAMEPLAY LOL