Battlefield Redsec battle royale is EA’s knockout blow in fight against Black Ops 7

The Battlefield 6 Battle Royale is real, and it’s available right now. EA’s shadow drop of Battlefield Redsec, a standalone free-to-play BR, is a monstrous one-two punch ahead of Activision’s Black Ops 7.

Call of Duty has been in dire need of competition. For years, it has largely gone unchallenged and in the view of some fans, this has resulted in stagnation.

Now, Battlefield is back to contend for the throne. Call of Duty has its first legitimate opposition this generation, and we’re already seeing the implications. Activision has announced fundamental gameplay changes, largely in light of BF6’s pressure. Devs have addressed longstanding community issues for the first time, as millions flock to the rival shooter.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The launch of Battlefield 6 was only the first phase of the plan. Loading up a second haymaker, EA is looking to deliver a knockout blow with the surprise release of a new battle royale experience, Battlefield Redsec.

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You can drop into Redsec as any one of the four mainstay Battlefield classes.

Shadow dropping the Battlefield 6 Battle Royale

While it may not have been the best-kept secret, Battlefield Redsec shadow dropped on October 29. Alongside the launch of Season 1, bringing a slate of new multiplayer-focused content, Redsec serves as a separate experience – one fans have been anticipating long before BF6 arrived.

Redsec gives up to 100 players the biggest map in franchise history to run amok in. Squads of four or duos can drop in, loot up, and fight to be the last team standing.

We all know how BRs work, and we all know how popular they can be if done well. For Battlefield to now have its own free-to-play BR, it’s in a prime position to capture an even bigger chunk of the FPS market.