Battlefield 6's Free-to-Play Battle Royale REDSEC Will Come Tomorrow
By officially announcing the battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, called REDSEC, EA and Battlefield Studios confirmed the recent rumors that the mode will be free-to-play and will be launched with a surprise tomorrow. This announcement was made in a short post on the official Battlefield account on X (formerly Twitter).
About Battlefield REDSEC
The complete gameplay trailer will be made available tomorrow alongside the mode, and while we must wait longer for the official details, more insight will be given from X account ModernWarzone who have accurately leaked name and launch.
- Player Counts & Queues: Matches will support 100 players maximum, with Duos (two players) and Squads (four people) queues available.
- Map Location: The first map set for REDSEC is Southern California, touted as a glimpse into what is, in the game's own terms, one of the better Conquest maps, Eastwood.
Season 1 and Major Game Update Are Concurrent With REDSEC Launch
The launch of REDSEC coincides with the kickoff of Season 1 for Battlefield 6 and the rollout of update 1.1.1.0. The patch--co-developed by DICE, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion--is expected to go live at 09:00 UTC, while the new season content will be activated at 15:00 UTC.
Crucial Fixes in Update 1.1.1.0
This update addresses some key areas of community feedback received in the first weeks of the game:
- Movement and Animations: The patch refines core player movement for smoother landings, faster stance transitions, and improved vaulting.
- Weapon Dispersion: Weapon accuracy and handling have been reworked to be more consistent, better aligning with the intended performance of each weapon.
- Visibility and Lighting: The exposure transition, interior lighting, and persistence of fog and smoke have all been improved to enhance player visibility.
There's also a slew of audio improvement, UI fixes, and other bug fixes described in the official changelog.
Strategically Timed for Call of Duty
The release of Battlefield REDSEC looks to be an answer to Call of Duty: Warzone. By launching a month-plus early to Black Ops 7, EA is hoping to catch the eyes of FPS players anxiously awaiting the next big Call of Duty installment. This blockbuster launch, together with the big game update, forms part of EA's plan to keep the game flying since the memorable launch that set franchise sales records.
