Datamined code suggests Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode will launch October 28, 2025, the same day as Season 1. The free-to-play mode, reportedly called Battlefield: RedSec, is being developed internally under the codename “Granite.” Battlefield Studios has acknowledged the mode exists through official gameplay adjustments but has not confirmed the name, release date, or shadow drop strategy.[1][2][3][4][5]
Important Notice: Information Status
What is confirmed: Battlefield Studios acknowledged the battle royale mode exists through official community updates and gameplay adjustments published October 24-25, 2025.[2][3][6]
What remains unconfirmed: EA and Battlefield Studios have not officially announced the name “RedSec,” the October 28 release date, or the shadow drop strategy. All such details come from datamining and leaker reports.[7][1][2]
Launch Details and Timeline
The battle royale mode is scheduled to launch October 28, 2025, coinciding with Season 1 deployment.[4][5][1][2]
Update schedule for October 28:
- 09:00 UTC: Update 1.1.1.0 deployment begins
- 15:00 UTC: Season 1 content and battle pass available
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Windows PC[8][9]
What Dataminers Have Revealed
Code discovered in the EA App reveals a project internally labeled “Granite.” According to leaker ModernWarzone and verified by Insider Gaming, this refers to the battle royale mode.[10][1][2][4]
Reported specifications:
- Official name: Battlefield: RedSec (unconfirmed by EA/Studios)[11][1][2][7]
- Access model: Free-to-play[12][4]
- Player capacity: 100 players per match[5]
- Squad structure: Four-player squads[5]
- Release strategy: Shadow drop with no advance trailers[1][2]
Multiple sources including TweakTown, IGN, and Eurogamer independently verified the October 28 date through datamining.[13][2][4][7][1]
Official Gameplay Adjustments for Battle Royale
Battlefield Studios released official patch notes October 24-25 confirming the mode exists and detailing adjustments made during internal testing.[3][6][2]
Confirmed changes:
| System | Adjustment | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Close-range combat | Time-to-kill adjusted for all weapons | Battlefield Studios[2][3][14] |
| Armor system | Spawn with 1 plate; capacity for 2 maximum | Battlefield Studios[2][14] |
| Vehicle mechanics | Helicopters and combat vehicles rebalanced | Battlefield Studios[3][14] |
| World optimization | Bug fixes, lighting, visibility, performance | Battlefield Studios[2][3][14] |
Season One Content Timeline
Season One launches in three phases across October, November, and December 2025.[15][16][5]
Phase one: Rogue Ops (October 28)
- Blackwell Fields map (Strikepoint 4v4 mode)[16][17][2][15]
- Strikepoint: 4v4 objective-based mode[2][15]
- New weapons and accessories[5]
Phase two: California Resistance (November 18)
- Eastwood map[5]
- Sabotage: 8v8 objective mode[5]
- Additional weapons and vehicles[5]
Phase three: Winter Offensive (December 9)
- Ice Lock Empire State limited-time map[5]
- Fog-based environmental effects[5]
- Winter-themed cosmetics[5]
Game Performance Since Launch
Battlefield 6 launched October 10, 2025, and achieved record metrics.[17][18][19][20][15]
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Copies sold (first 3 days) | 7 million | EA official, Circana[15][17][18][19] |
| Matches played (launch weekend) | 172 million | EA official[15][17][19] |
| Franchise sales record | Confirmed | Circana analyst[21][20] |
Unconfirmed Features: Proceeding with Caution
The following appear in leaked sources but lack official verification:[22][23][4][12][2][5]
Features reported in datamines:
- Instant-elimination storm boundary
- Proximity chat communication system
- Environmental destruction mechanics
- Vehicle-based gameplay integration
- Squad-based progression system
Status: Datamined code and leaker interpretations only. Unconfirmed by Battlefield Studios.
What Remains Unknown
EA and Battlefield Studios have not clarified:
- Whether RedSec is standalone free-to-play or integrated within Battlefield 6
- Whether RedSec requires base game ownership
- Specific weapon types or cosmetic details
- Exact map size specifications
- Cross-progression mechanics
- Ranked or competitive structure
- Season pass pricing and rewards
Official Company Statements
Battlefield Studios acknowledged the battle royale mode indirectly through October 24-25 patch notes:[6][3][2]
“Your Battlefield Labs feedback has helped us fine-tune key elements for this experience. We have made adjustments to close-range time-to-kill, armor capacity, world optimization, and vehicle balance.”
“We have identified and addressed a range of issues that affected performance that we simply could not have done without our players’ involvement in the tests.”
No official EA or Battlefield Studios announcement regarding RedSec name, October 28 date, or shadow drop strategy exists as of October 26, 2025.[15][1][2]
