Battlefield REDSEC is free to play launches today

Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios today launched both Battlefield REDSEC, a new free-to-play Battle Royale game, and Season 1 of Battlefield 6, marking a major expansion of the franchise just weeks after the base game’s record-breaking debut. REDSEC introduces a new take on the battle royale genre while Battlefield 6 Season 1 delivers new maps, modes, and a roadmap of content stretching through the holiday season.

REDSEC drops players into Fort Lyndon, Battlefield’s largest map to date, set across the beaches and backyards of Southern California. The mode blends the series’ trademark large-scale combat and tactical destruction with the familiar mechanics of battle royale, pitting 100 players against one another. Alongside the core battle royale, REDSEC also debuts Gauntlet, a squad-based elimination tournament where eight teams of four compete in rapid five-minute missions.

In a surprise turn, REDSEC also supports Battlefield Portal, so users will be able to make custom maps and modes for REDSEC, as well as the full premium Battlefield 6 release.

Season 1 of Battlefield 6, titled Rogue Operations, launches today with a new map, Blackwell Fields, set in the arid shrublands of Southern California. The update also introduces Strikepoint, a close-quarters 4v4 mode that emphasizes one-life, squad-focused combat over a single capture point. Players can unlock new weapons and progress through a themed Battle Pass featuring 100 tiers, multiple progression paths, and prestige levels, with premium options available.

The season will continue with two additional content drops: California Resistance on November 18th, which adds a suburban map and the new Sabotage mode, and Winter Offensive on December 9th, which brings seasonal-themed content.

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