Battlefield 6’s Free-to-Play Battle Royale Could Shadow Drop Soon

A new datamine has given us the clearest sign yet that Battlefield 6’s battle royale mode is right around the corner.

Datamine leaks suggest Battlefield 6’s free-to-play battle royale, RedSec, will launch October 28 with a surprise shadow drop

Earlier this week, strings of code uncovered in the EA app referenced a mysterious mode codenamed “Granite.” At first, it wasn’t clear what Granite referred to, but within hours, dataminers and multiple outlets confirmed that the codename is tied to Battlefield 6’s long-rumored battle royale mode.

Later on, leaks suggest the mode will officially be called Battlefield: RedSec. According to reports by ModernWarzone, the mode is currently scheduled to launch on October 28, 2025, coinciding with the game’s Season 1 content drop.

The insider also noted that EA may not release any trailers or announcements ahead of time, instead opting for a full shadow drop on launch day. The reason is to maintain hype for the core premium game and avoid diverting attention from the main multiplayer launch and its pre-order marketing.

This isn’t Battlefield’s first attempt at the genre. Fans will remember Firestorm from Battlefield V, which failed to gain traction. RedSec, however, is being positioned as a free-to-play standalone experience, with leaks pointing to a new “instant-death circle” mechanic that could set it apart from competitors like Warzone and Fortnite.

So far, EA has not confirmed the release date or official details.