The Battlefield 6 Free-to-Play Battle Royale Mode Is Called Battlefield REDSEC and Launches Today
After weeks of speculation and leaks, EA and Battlefield Studios have officially announced Battlefield REDSEC, the long-rumored free-to-play Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6. The reveal came through a short post on the official Battlefield X account, confirming that REDSEC is launching today, with its first gameplay trailer scheduled to premiere later in the day.
Eyes up.
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) October 27, 2025
Plates on.#REDSEC arrives tomorrow at 8:00 PT / 15:00 UTC 🔴
🔔 set reminder: https://t.co/xuRd1LETVr pic.twitter.com/Lpi7sufuay
The news follows reports from trusted leaker ModernWarzone, who accurately predicted that REDSEC would be released this week and serve as Battlefield’s direct response to Call of Duty: Warzone. According to ModernWarzone’s post, REDSEC will feature both Duos and Squads game modes, allowing teams of two or four players to compete in matches with up to 100 participants fighting for survival.
🚨 BF6 BR LAUNCH PLAYLIST 🚨
— ModernWarzone (@ModernWarzone) October 25, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Duos (2) and Squads (4) is currently planned to be the ONLY team sizes available at launch for the Battlefield 6 Battle Royale / RedSec.
So with 100 player count max thats a total of 25 teams of 4 or 50 teams of 2 in every match of RedSec pic.twitter.com/Uy2D7vlCUh
Additional details will arrive alongside the gameplay trailer and an official blog post on the Battlefield 6 website later today. Still, REDSEC is already being positioned as a major new pillar for the Battlefield franchise, arriving at an ideal time when the first-person shooter scene is relatively quiet. The launch occurs more than a month before Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hits stores in November, giving EA an opportunity to attract players looking for something fresh to play before the next big release.
Battlefield REDSEC is EA’s latest effort to reestablish a strong presence in the competitive Battle Royale space following the short-lived Firestorm from Battlefield V. The new mode aims to deliver a fast-paced, large-scale experience that combines Battlefield 6’s signature elements like destructible environments and high player counts with the accessibility and progression systems found in modern free-to-play games.
The timing of this release is especially favorable. The Call of Duty franchise continues to face challenges regarding direction and identity, creating an opening for Battlefield to reclaim attention from players across the FPS community. By launching REDSEC now, EA is giving players a reason to engage with Battlefield 6 rather than wait for Black Ops 7.
Early reactions from fans and content creators suggest strong curiosity and excitement about REDSEC’s design, especially with EA’s decision to release it as a surprise drop on the same day as its first trailer. The company’s confidence in this approach signals a renewed commitment to expanding Battlefield’s live-service model.
With Battlefield 6 already performing well in both sales and player engagement, REDSEC could play a key role in sustaining long-term interest. If it resonates with players, the mode may help EA finally secure a lasting position within the Battle Royale market, joining the success of titles like Apex Legends but with Battlefield’s distinct identity.
More information, including gameplay footage and post-launch plans, will be revealed later today when the trailer and blog post go live.
Will Battlefield REDSEC bring Battlefield back into the spotlight, or will it face the same challenges as its predecessors? Share your thoughts below.
