Now entering REDSEC, a free-to-play destination built on Battlefield’s iconic DNA. Drop into Fort Lyndon for a Battle Royale only Battlefield can deliver, featuring massive-scale destruction, fast-paced squad play, and the deadliest ring in BR. Survive and advance in Gauntlet: an all-new cutthroat, knockout-style elimination mode where squads race to complete missions. Then redraw the lines of battle with Portal.
Looking at Battlefield REDSEC, it becomes clear that EA still hasn't fully thought through its post-launch support concept. In pursuit of content, the company released an outright raw battle royale that has proven to be hardly needed by anyone, judging by the Steam online statistics. And only the Gauntlet mode justifies the existence of this free-to-play...
A safe and well-executed mode, which relies on the extremely strong foundation of Battlefield 6. For now, it may not define the future of the genre, but it fulfills its role by expanding the game's reach and offering immediate fun for those seeking something free and technically refined.
Battlefield REDSEC has started fairly strong, but I can’t help but question its longevity and replayability. Launching as a free-to-play model is a great start, but after spending a huge chunk of time within the mode, it does get stale in comparison to other contenders like Warzone and Fortnite. That isn’t to say I haven’t enjoyed my time here; it has...
Battlefield RedSec is a smart, confident BR that respects your time and rewards good teamwork. The gunplay is crisp, destruction is a real tactic, and the circle keeps matches decisive.
Far from reinventing the wheel, RedSec slots neatly into Battlefield 6 as a competent battle royale mode. While the future could splinter into some question directions, it's a strong start.
