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EA and Battlefield Studios have officially revealed RedSec, the long-rumoured battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, and it’s arriving much sooner than anyone expected. The mode launches October 28, free-to-play across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles, just in time to coincide with the game’s first season.

The Battle Royale Fans Have Been Waiting For

Ever since Battlefield 6 was unveiled, rumours of an accompanying battle royale mode have never really gone away. EA even confirmed its existence years ago, and some lucky players got to try early builds through the Battlefield Labs testing program. Those early testers gave glowing feedback, describing it as the “most intense squad experience” they’ve played in years.

Now, EA has finally made it official. RedSec, short for Redacted Sector, is dropping alongside Battlefield 6’s Season 1 update, bringing a new map, weapons, and cosmetics, and of course, an all-new way to experience the franchise’s signature chaos.

Launch Time Revealed

EA confirmed that Battlefield RedSec will officially go live at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM UTC / 4:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM CEST / Midnight JST / 2:00 AM AEDT (October 29).

That means Kiwi and Aussie players will be jumping in a little later than the rest of the world, but the upside is that servers should be stable by the time the Southern Hemisphere joins the fight.

Mark your calendars, October 28 at 8:00 AM PT is when the next big Battlefield experience officially begins.

A Ruthless Zone and Tactical Intensity

The name RedSec isn’t just for flair. It’s inspired by the mode’s unique zone mechanic, which is said to be more punishing than any battle royale before it. Unlike Fortnite’s storm or Warzone’s gas cloud, the shrinking ring in RedSec will instantly kill players the moment they touch it, no second chances.

This design choice encourages aggressive, tactical play and keeps every encounter high-stakes. It fits the Battlefield DNA perfectly: large-scale combat, squad coordination, and the constant push to survive against both the environment and other players.

EA hasn’t shown the full gameplay just yet, the official RedSec trailer is set to premiere tomorrow on YouTube, coinciding with the launch itself.

Free-To-Play and Cross-Platform

One of the biggest surprises is that RedSec will be completely free-to-play, even if you don’t own Battlefield 6. This move mirrors Activision’s strategy with Call of Duty: Warzone, and could help introduce new players to the mainline game.

Considering Battlefield 6 already boasts over 520,000 concurrent players from its open beta — surpassing every Call of Duty beta record, RedSec could become the franchise’s biggest breakout moment yet.

Positive Early Impressions

Feedback from the Battlefield Labs playtests has been overwhelmingly positive. Reddit user Dimension_Forsaken described RedSec as delivering “an adrenaline rush that no other battle royale can match,” while another tester admitted they were sceptical at first but ended up “completely converted” after just one match.

While balancing and pacing may have evolved since those early builds, the consensus is clear — RedSec could finally give Warzone and Fortnite some genuine competition.

A Busy Week for Battle Royale Fans

RedSec’s launch timing is particularly interesting, as Fortnite also kicks off its new season next week featuring a massive Simpsons-themed crossover event. With both games competing for attention, the coming days are shaping up to be a major moment for the battle royale scene.

Battlefield 6: RedSec launches October 28 across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Expect the full trailer and more gameplay details when Season 1 officially goes live tomorrow.