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After much anticipation, EA and DICE launched Battlefield 6’s free-to-play REDSEC mode, a new Battle Royale experience that expands on the series’ classic gameplay, but less than 48 hours after launch, the game’s Steam page was filled with hundreds of negative reviews that lowered its overall rating to mostly negative.
As of this writing, REDSEC has amassed over 1,637 reviews on Steam, most of which center around the same points:
- The annoying merging of challenges: Players complained about being forced to perform Battle Royale-specific challenges within the main game, reminiscent of a similar issue in Call of Duty between Warzone and Multiplayer.
- The absence of a single-player mode: One of the most frequent criticisms, as there is no option to play solo without auto-mobilizing a team
- Controversial UI: Many players noted the similarity of the storefront to Call of Duty
- Fort Lyndor map: On the positive side, some were impressed by the size and design of the Fort Lyndor map but wished to see it in the base game
Despite the criticism, some players believe that REDSEC offers a respectable free-to-play experience compared to other battle royale games, especially with ongoing content support and seasonal updates, but the absence of a single-player mode and some unpopular design decisions made the initial launch full of controversy.
So far, REDSEC still seems to be finding its balance between classic Battlefield ideas and the modern Battle Royale style, and despite a rocky start, future updates may save it if DICE listens to player feedback.
Is REDSEC a disappointment or does it deserve another chance?
