BREAKING NEWS: Battlefield ‘REDSEC’ Battle Royale is Official, Free-to-Play, and Launches TODAY

The long-rumored and heavily-leaked Battlefield 6 battle royale experience is officially confirmed and set to launch today, October 28, alongside the game’s Season 1 update. Electronic Arts (EA) and Battlefield Studios have ended the speculation, revealing the mode’s official title: Battlefield: REDSEC (short for “Redacted Sector”).

In a direct challenge to genre giants like Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends, REDSEC will be an entirely free-to-play standalone title, meaning players will not need to own the main Battlefield 6 game to jump in. The news was confirmed via official Battlefield social media channels with the cryptic and punchy call-to-action:

“Eyes up. Plates on. #REDSEC arrives tomorrow at 8:00 PT / 15:00 UTC.”

(Note: As the current time is after the initial announcement, the launch is imminent/happening today, October 28, based on the coordinated announcement time.)

Key Details on Battlefield: REDSEC

The free-to-play battle royale has been in private testing within “Battlefield Labs” for months, and now the wider public will finally get to experience the new mode. Here’s what we know:

• Release Date: October 28, 2025 (launching simultaneously with the Battlefield 6 Season 1 update).
• Business Model: Totally Free-to-Play across all platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
• Official Name: Battlefield: REDSEC.
• Gameplay Style: Initial leaks and community feedback from playtesting suggest a focus on Battlefield’s signature elements:
  • Vehicular Combat: Expect the chaos of tanks, helicopters, and other vehicles to play a major role.
  • Class-Based System: Early teasers hint at a class system, offering a strategic layer over the typical loot-and-shoot format.
  • “Plates On” Armor: The use of “Plates On” in the teaser strongly suggests a health/armor plate system similar to what is seen in Warzone.
  • Aggressive Zone: Reports indicate the closing circle, or “Redacted Sector,” will be particularly deadly, instantly eliminating players who stay in the zone.

The official gameplay trailer for REDSEC is also scheduled to premiere today, which will provide the first look at the map and core mechanics. This “shadow-drop” strategy for the highly-anticipated mode is a bold move by EA, aiming to generate a massive surge of simultaneous downloads and challenge the established FPS market leader in the free-to-play gaming space.