EA describes REDSEC as a genre-evolving, free-to-play destination rooted in Battlefield’s signature gameplay. The release pairs a fresh interpretation of battle royale with an intense squad-focused competitive mode called Gauntlet, plus expanded access to Portal features.

In practice, REDSEC functions as a standalone free-to-play companion to the paid Battlefield 6 experience—similar in approach to other large-scale free shooters. Gauntlet pits eight teams of four against one another in short, high-stakes, tournament-style matches that last roughly five minutes per round. The mode’s debut map, Fort Lyndon, is billed as Battlefield’s largest map yet and supports up to 100 players simultaneously.

Concurrently, Battlefield 6’s first season—titled “Rogue Operations”—is rolling out. Today’s patch introduces three new weapons, the Blackwell Fields map, a new Strikepoint mode, and a 100-tier battle pass. Additional season 1 drops are scheduled for November 18 (California Resistance) and December 9 (Winter Offensive).

The original story, published October 27, 2025, appears below.

Confirmed: the heavily leaked battle royale for Battlefield 6 is real. Announced via the Battlefield YouTube channel’s trailer countdown, the free-to-play mode is named REDSEC and was set to launch on October 28, 2025.

Rumors circulated for weeks, and outlets including Insider Gaming reported the October 28 launch over a month earlier. The official countdown confirmed leaked details such as the free-to-play nature and the REDSEC name; the trailer premiere finalized the reveal.

Battlefield REDSEC — Gameplay Trailer

While you wait for (or explore) REDSEC, consider reading Game Informer’s Battlefield 6 review for deeper context on the base game’s strengths and shortcomings.

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