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Battlefield 6's developer has updated Redsec, a companion battle royale mode, to prevent players from being forced into Redsec challenges when rerolling tasks in the main game, addressing player complaints about unwanted Redsec content.
Battlefield 6's Redsec battle royale mode is decent but feels too familiar and cluttered with activities, missing the simplicity and tension that made classics like PUBG compelling, leading to a sense of nostalgia for the genre's golden days.
Battlefield 6's launch excitement has waned two weeks after release due to issues with new cosmetics, maps, and game modes, especially the battle royale mode Redsec, which has received negative feedback for its integration and map size. The season one update introduced a battle pass and new skins, but these changes have shifted the game towards a live-service model, causing dissatisfaction among players who preferred the original gameplay focus. Despite ongoing player engagement, the game's future may depend on EA's response to community feedback.
Battlefield REDSEC has received mostly negative reviews on Steam due to issues like forced challenges affecting Battlefield 6 players, dissatisfaction with map sizes, and lack of solo mode, despite some positive feedback on its gameplay blending mechanics. The game launched with mixed reactions, and ongoing updates aim to address community concerns.
Battlefield 6's new free-to-play battle royale mode, Redsec, has boosted the game's Steam concurrent players but hasn't reached the heights of its launch peak, indicating limited success compared to other popular battle royales like Warzone. The mode's performance varies across platforms, with Twitch viewership also showing initial interest that has since declined.
EA has launched Battlefield Redsec, a free-to-play battle royale mode set on the largest map, Fort Lyndon, featuring 100-player matches, tactical destruction, and a new Gauntlet mode, alongside ongoing updates for Battlefield 6 including new maps, modes, and in-game content.
EA and Battlefield Studios have launched Battlefield REDSEC, a free standalone battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, featuring 100-player matches on the large Fort Lyndon map, along with Gauntlet and Portal modes, all integrated with the main game and offering new gameplay experiences and creative tools.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, a battle royale game set in Prague, will shut down its servers on April 28, 2026, after four years of operation, due to declining player numbers, with the game no longer playable on PC and PS5.
PlayStation 5 players are mourning the upcoming shutdown of the exclusive free-to-play battle royale game Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, developed by Sharkmob AB, which will cease operations on April 28, 2026, after four years of gameplay.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is shutting down its servers on April 28, 2026, due to declining player numbers, shortly after the release of Bloodlines 2, which is still performing relatively well and has an active modding community.
Dataminers suggest that Battlefield 6's new battle royale mode, codenamed 'Granite' and possibly named 'Battlefield: RedSec,' could be released as a shadowdrop alongside Season One on October 28th, without prior official announcement, marking a major update for the popular shooter.
Battlefield 6 is expected to reveal its long-awaited battle royale mode on October 28th, possibly called 'Granite,' as hinted by a datamine. The update will also include new maps, modes, and weapons, marking a significant addition to the game’s seasonal content.
Final Sentence is a fast-paced multiplayer typing game where up to 100 players compete in real-time to out-type each other, replacing shooting with words, and is set for a Q4 2025 release on PC via Steam, with a demo available since October 2025.
Battlefield 6 is testing a new 'deadliest' battle royale mode in Battlefield Labs, featuring a dangerous zone that instantly kills players, a custom map, armored vehicles, and destruction mechanics, promising a more thrilling and tactical experience.