Battlefield REDSEC Official Launch Overview

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Oct 29

Battlefield REDSEC Official Launch Overview

Battlefield Studios has kicked off the next phase of the franchise with the release of Battlefield REDSEC, a massive free-to-play expansion built on the core Battlefield engine. This update marks the beginning of Season 1 for Battlefield 6, introducing a bold mix of large-scale destruction, squad-based Battle Royale gameplay, and new competitive and creative modes.

Battlefield REDSEC Launch Details

Battlefield REDSEC takes the series’ trademark sandbox combat and transforms it into a free standalone experience. Set across Fort Lyndon, a sprawling map inspired by California’s coastal and suburban landscapes, REDSEC fuses ground combat, vehicles, and destructible terrain into a single mode that supports up to 100 players per match.

The new Tactical Destruction system changes how fights unfold. Players can destroy cover, collapse buildings, or shape the terrain itself to trap or outmaneuver enemy squads. Every round plays out differently, pushing squads to adapt, rebuild, and fight in new ways.

New Game Modes in REDSEC

REDSEC launches with two core experiences: Battle Royale and Gauntlet.

Battle Royale

The Battle Royale mode drops squads into Fort Lyndon where they scavenge for weapons, vehicles, and key loot to survive shrinking safe zones. Unlike other titles in the genre, REDSEC emphasizes squad coordination and environmental destruction to win fights.

Gauntlet

Gauntlet is a high-stakes squad tournament mode where eight teams of four compete across short, objective-based rounds. Each five-minute mission features changing maps, random objectives, and new conditions every round, forcing squads to adjust their tactics on the fly.

Battlefield Portal Expansion

REDSEC also brings major updates to Battlefield Portal, expanding its creative tools. Players can now script their own REDSEC experiences, from custom elimination challenges to experimental weapon restrictions. Community maps and rule sets can all be built and shared within the Fort Lyndon environment for free.

Season 1 Content Breakdown

Season 1 rolls out in three major phases through the end of the year.

Phase 1 – Rogue Operations

Available now, featuring three new weapons, a new map called Blackwell Fields, and a new multiplayer mode called Strikepoint that introduces 4v4 single-life combat with a single capture objective.

Phase 2 – California Resistance

Launching November 18, this update adds a new suburban map and the Sabotage mode, where players destroy as many marked sites as possible before time expires.

Phase 3 – Winter Offensive

Arriving December 9, this phase adds limited-time seasonal events, themed cosmetics, and special winter activities.

Each phase expands REDSEC and Battlefield 6 simultaneously, offering consistent new maps, modes, and gameplay systems.

Ongoing Development and Community Involvement

Developers confirmed that all gameplay-impacting content will remain free or earnable through play, ensuring a fair competitive environment. Feedback from players will continue shaping both REDSEC and Battlefield 6 through Battlefield Labs, where test builds and community-driven features are reviewed before official release.

Battlefield 6 and REDSEC Integration

While REDSEC operates as a free standalone experience, it connects directly to Battlefield 6’s live ecosystem. Players who own Battlefield 6 gain early access to new Battle Pass tiers, premium cosmetics, and expanded progression through the BF Pro system.

Battlefield 6 remains available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, the EA App, and Epic Games Store. The game continues to expand its traditional multiplayer sandbox alongside REDSEC’s evolving modes.

Final Blurb

Battlefield REDSEC marks a major evolution for the franchise. With its mix of massive destruction, squad-level coordination, and community creation tools, it brings a new era of large-scale, free-to-play warfare to the Battlefield universe. Fort Lyndon is open, and the fight has already begun.