EA and Battlefield Studios have announced that Battlefield Redsec, a free-to-play Battle Royale mode, will launch tomorrow, October 28th.

The news was shared unexpectedly through official Battlefield social media channels, coinciding with a YouTube trailer set to debut at 2 PM BST / 3 PM CST / 10 AM EST / 7 AM PST.

This surprise announcement follows recent claims from dataminers stating that a release for the battle royale mode was imminent. It appears that players will get to dive into the new experience without much prior notice, creating an exciting and fresh atmosphere for the upcoming launch. This approach certainly aims to build anticipation for a highly awaited game mode.

As of now, EA has not disclosed specific details about the Redsec Battle Royale mode, including the size of the map or gameplay mechanics in comparison to its top competitors. However, earlier Battlefield Labs tests had provided some insights into this mode several months back. It’s important to note that the passage of time since those tests means that many of the previously revealed details could have undergone significant changes.

This surprise reveal comes as Battlefield 6 continues to maintain its popularity. The title has been one of the most successful entries in the franchise, recently providing players with information about the upcoming Season One update, as well as a major patch aimed at addressing some persistent issues within the game.