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EA Launches Free Standalone Battle Royale ‘Battlefield RedSec’ With BF6 Season 1

The free standalone release ties into Battlefield 6 via shared progression plus a unified Battle Pass.

Overview

  • RedSec is out now as a separate, free-to-play download on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and does not require owning Battlefield 6.
  • The debut map, Fort Lyndon, is described by EA as Battlefield’s largest to date and supports up to 100 players.
  • Core features include Battlefield-scale vehicles and destruction, class-based squad play, and a closing ring that instantly kills on contact.
  • A new competitive option called Gauntlet pits squads in short, tournament-style mission rounds, with additional support for Portal-driven custom experiences.
  • Progress, unlocks, and the Battle Pass are shared between RedSec and Battlefield 6, launching in step with Season 1’s content rollout.