Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch build up: our live coverage of the free to play Battlefield: REDSEC release time, and today’s major update
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2025-10-28T15:45:25.073Z
Which Battlefield REDSEC class should you pick?
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There are four classes to choose from in Battlefield: REDSEC, and they operate largely in the same way as they do in the base game. Here’s info on each, so that you can decide which one’s for you:
- Assault – The ultimate frontline fighter, skilled at punching through enemy defenses. Dominate close to mid-range encounters and limit the enemy’s ability to fight.
- Engineer – The battlefield’s leading vehicle and equipment technician. Execute repairs to keep allies combat effective, or strike hostile armor with force to break their attack.
- Support – The backbone of any combat unit for defense and sustained fighting. Heal and resupply friendly forces, while fortifying defensive positions to keep them protected.
- Recon – The perfect intelligence and counterintelligence operative. Neutralize targets from a distance, or infiltrate, gathering intel and disrupting hostile forces.
Here’s the Battlefield REDSEC map
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Fort Lyndon is the main map for Battlefield REDSEC. You can check it out in the image above. 46 players can drop in at one time, and there’s squads of two or four currently.
Jump into Battle Royale Initiation to learn the ropes
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The Training Grounds area has been updated with Initiation Battle Royale. This is perfect for learning how REDSEC works, and has the following changes:
- This version of Fort Lyndon is significantly smaller than its full version.
- Players who can access this mode are limited to newer players.
- A 48-player maximum, inclusive of Bots.
You get one redeploy per battle royale match
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You drop into Battlefield REDSEC with a pistol, and must then loot weapons and complete missions to make it out alive. If you’re downed, you get once chance to come back.
Battlefield REDSEC modes include Gauntlet, Duos, and Quads
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Looks like there’s 3 major modes for Battlefield REDSEC currently. Gauntlet is an objective based mode, while battle royale is
And I’m queuing
Battlefield 6 Season One and REDSEC are now live!
Battlefield REDSEC Official Gameplay Trailer – YouTube
The major update has landed, meaning you can now jump into Battlefield 6 Season One, as well as Battlefield: REDSEC. Stay tuned for my live impressions as I jump into the new battle royale mode.
2025-10-28T14:45:08.249Z
What I’d love to see from the Battlefield battle royale mode
Just 30 minutes until Battlefield REDSEC goes live!
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Well, we now only have half an hour to wait until Battlefield REDSEC launches. Once it does, I’ll be providing my early impressions of the new battle royale mode. Follow along live to see what I think!
There’s two more big content drops planned for Season One
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While today’s Season One launch will add plenty to Battlefield 6, there’s actually two more updates planned for 2025. On November 18, there will be a new map, mode, and weapons. Then, on December 9, the Ice Lock event will start, blanketing the Empire State map in a blanket of snow.
Battlefield REDSEC release time countdown: One hour to go!
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We’re now just one hour away from the release of Battlefield REDSEC. As per my last post, you should already have it installed, but be sure to check. Season One adds the Blackwell Fields map in an hour too, and I can’t wait to try it out.
Battlefield REDSEC is available to download, and you likely already have it installed
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It seems that Battlefield REDSEC was added to Battlefield 6 as part of this morning’s update. If you head into the in-game settings, scroll to “System” and then select the install option, you can check what you have installed. You should see an option for REDSEC, as well as a texture pack. Make sure these are checked, so that you’re ready to go for later.
Is Battlefield 6 about to get a new launcher?
Battlefield REDSEC release time countdown: Two hours until it’s here!
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There’s no better way to convey a sense of waiting around than a creepy skeleton wearing a cheap tie – at least according to stock image websites.
If you’re starting to feel a bit like our bony friend up there, then take comfort in the fact that we won’t waiting for much longer.
The Battlefield 6 Season One launch, and by extension REDSEC release, are just two hours away.
It’ll be here before you know it.
Is there a preload for Season One and Battlefield REDSEC?
Battlefield 6 Season 1 Official Gameplay Trailer – YouTube
By the looks of things, there’s no preload available for Battlefield 6 Season One, or Battlefield REDSEC. The former has already been updated, and there’s no downtime planned, so you should be good to go once the content goes live. In terms of REDSEC, we don’t yet know whether it’ll be a separate download, or within the BF6 launcher.
New attachments arriving soon
Battlefield REDSEC release time countdown: Just 3 hours to go!
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There’s just 3 hours to go until Battlefield REDSEC, and Battlefield 6 Season One go live. You can still play the game in the meantime, but be sure to keep an eye out for news on potential updates you’ll need to download.
Strikepoint arrives later today
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There’s a new mode that’ll be added to Battlefield 6 later today. Strikepoint is a 4v4 multiplayer affair that pits two squads against each other in close-quarters combat. They’ll battle it out over a single objective, with only one life per player, per round. This one is for Hardcore players.
No downtime planned for Battlefield REDSEC
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There’s no downtime planned for Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC. Players will be able to play Battlefield 6’s latest version now, before the major updates arrive later today.
Battlefield 6’s latest patch is now live
Update 1.1.1.0 is now live on all platforms! You may need to restart your game client to see the update. Season 1 and Battle Pass progression will begin later today at 15:00 UTC / 16:00 CET.Check out the full Update Notes for all fixes and improvements: https://t.co/g64OLxTM0q…October 28, 2025
Battlefield 6 just got updated to Version 1.1.1.0, and it’s advised that you restart your game for the changes to take effect. Below are the main changes:
- Improved core movement and animations, including smoother landings, faster stance transitions, better vaulting behavior, and reduced “bouncing” issues on landing or spawning.
- Reworked weapon dispersion to better align accuracy and handling with each weapon’s intended design and performance over range. These changes address cases where accuracy behaved inconsistently, such as dispersion not properly settling after sprinting, and bring overall firing behavior closer to the intended balance between precision, control, and weapon power.
- Significant visibility and lighting improvements, with better exposure transitions, interior lighting, and reduced fog and smoke persistence.
2025-10-28T11:11:13.838Z
Battlefield REDSEC gets Twitch Drops
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There’s Twitch Drop rewards for Battlefield REDSEC, allowing you to earn in-game items by watching Battlefield REDSEC streamers on Twitch. There’s the Hitchhiking Vehicle Decal (watch for 1 hour), the Marauder Vehicle Skin (watch for 2 hours), the Highland Hunter Weapons Package (watch for 3 hours), and the No Mercy Soldier Skin (watch for 4 hours). These are available October 28 at 11AM ET / 8AM PT / 3PM GMT to November 4 at 2:59AM ET (November 5) / 11:59PM PT / 6:59AM GMT (November 5).
Battlefield REDSEC is free to play
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Battlefield REDSEC launches later today, as a new battle royale mode in Battlefield 6. The good news is that it’s completely free to play, though we don’t yet know whether it’ll be a separate download. I’ll update once I hear more about the file size and download process.
Three new weapons are coming to Battlefield 6
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Battlefield 6 Season One brings three new weapons into the game. There’s the SOR-300SC which is a new Carbine, the GGH-22 semi-automatic handgun, and the Mini Scout sniper rifle.
Battlefield REDSEC release time confirmed, and it’s just five hours away!
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Battlefield: REDSEC is confirmed to be the new battle royale mode launching in Battlefield 6 later today. It’s free to play, and there will be a trailer premiering once Season One goes live. Follow along with this page to know the moment the servers go online.
Battlefield 6 multiplayer is getting a new map
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The Blackwell Fields map launches as part of Battlefield 6 Season One. It’s a recommissioned American air base in the California badlands, with loads of verticality and wide open spaces that’ll be great for battling through using vehicles.
Where to watch the Battlefield: REDSEC trailer
Battlefield REDSEC Official Gameplay Trailer – YouTube
Here’s the Battlefield REDSEC and Season One release time for your timezone
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Battlefield: REDSEC is a brand new free-to-play battle royale mode that’ll launch alongside Season One at the following times:
- East Coast (US): 11AM ET
- West Coast (US): 8AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3PM GMT
- Central Europe: 4PM CET
- Australia (Sydney): 2AM AEDT (October 29)
- Japan (Tokyo): 12 AM JST (October 29)
Battlefield 6 battle royale launches later today alongside Season One
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Hello and happy release day! I’ll be covering the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One live, building up to the start time, and the release of the Battlefield: REDSEC battle royale mode. Let’s get started.
