The much-anticipated free-to-play segment of Battlefield 6, known as Redsec, has officially launched with its inaugural Season 1. This new feature offers an innovative layer to the Battlefield franchise, extending the gameplay experience beyond traditional combat.
Redsec is not merely another battle royale; it presents a comprehensive new dimension within Battlefield 6. In this overview, we will delve into the essential aspects of Redsec, exploring what players can expect and the distinctive elements that differentiate this battle royale from others in the gaming landscape.
Understanding Redsec
Redsec emerges as an entirely unique “game”within Battlefield 6, freely accessible for players. You can download it on PC through platforms such as Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA app. Additionally, it’s available for PlayStation and Xbox users.
Importantly, players do not need to own Battlefield 6 to enjoy Redsec or its various modes. The game is currently available across all mentioned platforms and requires around 40GB of space, although this may vary slightly depending on your device.
Redsec Battle Royale: The Core Experience
The primary gameplay in Redsec revolves around the battle royale format, where 100 players compete for survival on the new Fort Lyndon map, entering the fray via helicopter.
While the fundamental rules will resonate with fans of popular titles like Warzone, Fortnite, and Apex Legends, Redsec introduces unique mechanics that set it apart. Notably, players must contend with a deadly ring of fire that will eliminate them instantly if they fail to exit its perimeter, accompanied by timely HUD alerts to prevent unexpected early deaths.
Destruction Mechanics and Vehicle Warfare
True to Battlefield’s legacy, players can expect nearly every structure in Fort Lyndon to be destructible, encouraging players to embrace chaos as a tactical advantage. This destructible environment promises to create distinct and entertaining scenarios, which may not always be strategically beneficial.
Vehicles are integral to the gameplay of Redsec BR. Smaller vehicles and helicopters can be discovered throughout the map, while powerful military vehicles like Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and tanks are obtainable from Vehicle Trailers—accessible only with a Vehicle Key Card.
Class Selection and Sidearm Options
Upon entering the battlefield, players can choose a Sidearm from their custom arsenal. However, the more significant decision lies in selecting a class. While all classes can equip any weapons, each class specializes in specific roles and capabilities.
Each class spawns with unique Gadgets and a Signature Trait, alongside two available Training Paths derived from the multiplayer experience. Additionally, players carry over their Signature Weapon Proficiency from multiplayer, ensuring that those familiar with Assault classes, for example, are optimally equipped for utilizing Assault Rifles. Progress throughout the match allows players to gain up to four passive abilities by earning XP from kills or missions.
Acquiring Custom Weapons
As the match unfolds, players can secure a Custom Weapon from their collection. This feature is not a full-fledged loadout system resembling Warzone, but rather allows access to selected weapons. Players should prioritize favoring their weapon configurations in the Loadout menu pre-match, as up to eight builds can be accessible during gameplay.
Weapons can be obtained via Custom Weapon Drops, which may either be rewards or competitive acquisitions during gameplay. Players are limited to one weapon per drop, allowing them to carry two Custom Weapons if they successfully acquire them during a match.
Missions and Counter Missions
Once the game begins, players can engage in Missions requiring team collaboration to complete specific objectives. Missions, along with their rewards, can be found on the map screen. Successful completion of challenges will result in various rewards, including weapons, airstrike Call-Ins, and valuable Custom Weapon Drops.
A noteworthy feature in Redsec BR is Counter Missions, which allow players to challenge another squad’s mission, often resulting in confrontations.
Respawn Mechanics
Redsec BR introduces several methods for players to reenter the fray after being downed. The simplest option is a one-time respawn per game, activated through the Second Chance feature, which resurfaces the player above a random teammate.
Moreover, Respawn Points scattered around the map allow teammates to resurrect fallen comrades. This method requires a few moments and has a distinct audio cue, urging squad members to stay within the designated area during the respawn process, which can revive all fallen teammates in one go—but only once per Respawn Point.
Squad Configurations in Redsec BR
Currently, Redsec BR offers Duos and Quads modes, while options for Solos or Trios remain absent. This design choice emphasizes the collaborative aspects of gameplay, focusing on squad strategies and class dynamics. However, these additional modes may be introduced in future updates.
Players can opt to play solo within a squad after matchmaking if they prefer to team up with just two others in Quads. Those without a full squad can rely on matchmaking for pairing.
Redsec Gauntlet: A New Mode
Gauntlet is another distinct offering within Redsec, also free-to-play. This mode can be envisioned as an expansive multiplayer competition using the same Fort Lyndon map seen in battle royale. Players engage using their custom loadouts from multiplayer, retaining the class dynamics.
Gauntlet features squads competing head-to-head in a knockout format, with eight teams of four striving to finish missions and challenges punctually. Each match comprises four rounds, one mission per round.
After each round, the two least-performing squads are eliminated, leading to a final showdown between the top two squads.
Mission Types and Scoring System
Currently, eight mission styles are in play—Circuit, Contract, Deadlock, Decryption, Extraction, Heist, Vendetta, and Wreckage—with an additional type, Rodeo, set to debut later in the season.
Throughout each mission, squads earn points through kills, revives, and by completing mission objectives. A unique twist grants double points during the last minute of each mission, amplifying the urgency and excitement.
Exploring the Redsec Portal
For those familiar with the Portal mode in Battlefield 6, Redsec features a similar setup that allows players to harness tools for creating custom modes and maps using a diverse set of assets.
Creators can customize AI interactions and gameplay rules, crafting unique experiences unavailable in the base game. The inclusion of Fort Lyndon and its assets enhances the selections available in Portal for all users, even those without the full game.
This version of Portal also supports rulesets tailored for Gauntlet, battle royale, and other verified modes developed by Battlefield Studios.
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