Battlefield 6 Season 1 release time, Battlefield: REDSEC launch and roadmap

A promotional shot of Battlefield 6.
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Battlefield 6 Season 1 launches later today (October 28). It'll start by adding new weapons and a new vehicle, alongside a brand new map. From there, there are major updates planned right up until the end of the year, then presumably EA will detail the following season.

Battlefield: REDSEC is the brand new battle royale mode coming as part of Season One. We don't know much about it yet, but we do know it'll launch later today, at the same time as the major update. You can follow long on launch day in our Battlefield: REDSEC live coverage blog.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 release time

The Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap

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Battlefield 6 Season 1 arrives October 28, 2025 at the times listed below.

From that release date, there are two more major updates planned for Season 1, leading right up until December 9, 2025. All of the content in the infographic above will be free for all players.

  • East Coast (US): 11AM ET
  • West Coast (US): 8AM PT
  • United Kingdom: 3PM GMT
  • Central Europe: 4PM CET
  • Australia (Sydney): 2AM AEDT (October 29)
  • Japan (Tokyo): 12 AM JST (October 29)

Battlefield: REDSEC, the new battle royale mode, will also launch at these times. It's free to play, which is very welcome news.

Battlefield 6 Season One trailer

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The Battlefield 6 Season One trailer is here. We've embedded it above this section, so check out the new look at the Blackwell Fields map. There's gameplay shown off for the new weapons too, and a showcase for fighter jet combat above the skies of Eastwood. Oh, and there's drivable golf carts too! Head to the PS Blog for an extensive breakdown of the new trailer.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap

A helicopter lands amongst the heat of battle

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EA has detailed the roadmap for Battlefield 6. The major updates are planned as follows:

  • Maps: Blackwell Fields (October 28), Eastwood (November 18), Winter Offensive (December 9)
  • Modes: Strikepoint (October 28), Sabotage (November 18)
  • Weapons: SOR-300SC, GGH-22, Mini Scout (October 28), DB-12, M357 Trait (November 18), Ice Climbing Axe (December 9)
  • Vehicle: Traverser Mark 2 (October 28)
  • Attachments: Rail Cover, IPV0 (October 28), Troy Angled (November 18)
  • Feature: Battle Pickups (November 18)
  • Event: Ice Lock (December 9)

For more details on what's being added during Battlefield 6 Season 1, head over to the official Battlefield blog.

Battlefield 6 Rogue Ops

Blackwell Fields

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Rogue Ops arrives October 28, kicking off Battlefield 6 Season 1. This first phase includes three new weapons, a new map, a vehicle, a Multiplayer mode, attachments, and more.

The new map is Blackwell Fields, a recommissioned American air base in the California badlands. Strikepoint will arrive as well, a new 4v4 team tactical mode with only one life per player each round.

Battlefield 6 California Resistance

Eastwood map

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California Resistance is the second major update for Season 1, and it's releasing on November 18, 2025. You'll be able to jump into the all-new Eastwood map and try out two new weapons. Sabotage is a limited-time mode that's for 8v8 teams. Destroy as many possible sites before the round time finishes. Battle Pickups are high-tech weaponry that are limited in ammo and available throughout a given Battlefield 6 map, and they'll be available as part of this update. The two new weapons are the DB-12 Shotgun and the M327 Trait sidearm.

Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive

The Empire State map

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Finally, the Winter Offensive update arrives on December 9, 2025. This final phase of Season 1 adds a winter variant of Empire State, as well as the Ice Lock limited-time event (this Limited Time Event is centered around a mechanic called Freeze, which is a gameplay modifier that is only active in specific experiences). The Ice Climbing Axe will also be added as a new Melee Weapon option.

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