What to know

  • RedSec is a free-to-play battle royale mode launched alongside Battlefield 6 Season 1.
  • You can play RedSec as a standalone game on PC, PS5, and Xbox without owning Battlefield 6.
  • Players who own Battlefield 6 can access RedSec directly through the game's main menu after updating.
  • RedSec and Battlefield 6 players can squad up and play together across platforms.

RedSec is EA's standalone battle royale experience tied to Battlefield 6 but separate from the core game. It brings familiar Battlefield vehicles, guns, and gadgets into a battle royale format and has been designed to be accessible to both existing Battlefield 6 players and newcomers alike.

How to play RedSec if you own Battlefield 6

If Battlefield 6 is already installed, players only need to update the game to the latest patch. After launching Battlefield 6, RedSec will appear as a menu option alongside Campaign and Multiplayer. This integration allows Battlefield 6 game owners to seamlessly jump into RedSec gameplay without downloading a separate client.

How to play RedSec if you do not own Battlefield 6

For those without Battlefield 6, RedSec is offered as a completely free standalone game. On PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, RedSec can be downloaded independently from digital stores or game launchers. The download sizes vary but are generally smaller than a full Battlefield 6 installation.

System requirements for RedSec

RedSec shares similar system requirements with Battlefield 6. On PC, it requires Windows 10 or 11, at least 16GB of RAM, and modern GPUs like Nvidia RTX 2060 or better. Storage space needed for RedSec ranges around 55GB to 80GB depending on platform and updates.

Playing with friends and cross-play

RedSec supports cross-play across all supported platforms, allowing RedSec players and Battlefield 6 owners to squad up together. This unified player base makes it easy to join friends regardless of whether they own the full Battlefield 6 game.