Battlefield: RedSec Brings EA’s Shooter Into the Free-to-Play Era

EA is shaking up the Battlefield universe with a surprise launch. Battlefield: RedSec, a new free-to-play battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, arrives October 28 alongside the game’s first season, bringing new maps, vehicles, and gear.

Rumors of a standalone mode have been swirling since Battlefield 6 dropped earlier this month, but this marks the first official confirmation. Unlike the main game, RedSec will be completely free, positioning it head-to-head with Call of Duty: Warzone, which hit more than 100 million players within months of release.

Gameplay details are still limited, but the teaser hints at four soldier classes and the trademark last-person-standing chaos that defines the genre. What’s unclear is how RedSec connects to the main storyline, though Call of Duty’s model suggests there could be shared events and seasonal crossover.

Battlefield: RedSec goes live at 11 AM ET across major gaming platforms. And with Battlefield 6 already selling over 7 million copies in its first three days, this expansion could pull a massive wave of new players into EA’s ecosystem, especially those reluctant to pay full price for the base game.

The takeaway

With RedSec, EA is betting on a free-to-play future for Battlefield. It’s not just a new mode; it’s a strategic move to bring the franchise in line with Warzone and Apex Legends in the battle royale race—a shift that could redefine how Battlefield competes in the modern multiplayer era.

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TechloyEmmanuel Umahi