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EA Launches Battlefield: REDSEC, a Free Battle Royale, Alongside Battlefield 6 Season 1

EA is using Battlefield’s vehicles, destruction, and shared progression to challenge established battle royales.

Overview

  • REDSEC is live as a free-to-play experience on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, accessible via the Battlefield 6 launcher with shared Battle Pass and cross-mode progression.
  • Launch content centers on Fort Lyndon, Battlefield’s largest map to date, supporting 100-player matches with duo and four-player squad queues.
  • The closing circle functions as an instant-kill ring, pushing faster engagements while Battlefield staples like tanks, helicopters, and tactical destruction shape combat.
  • Gauntlet debuts as a separate squad competition with eight teams of four fighting through five-minute, round-based missions in a knockout format.
  • Portal integration enables custom REDSEC experiences, and early hands-on coverage and Labs tester feedback report encouraging first impressions.